pussycat66

pussycat66

Cardiology (ITU), Acute Renal/Dialysis

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  1. got yelled at today- for volunteering

    isnt that the point of volunteering? surely you realise that most volunteers want paidwork but need to make contacts first? why are you so surprised that this person witheventually want a paid
  2. Taking patient's blood pressure

    They're great resources to have, thank you!:redbeathe I will utilise these when mentoring students & junior
  3. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

  4. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    believe me it is very true! maybe you're looking at it from the different side of the coin, but bullying & humiliation are a daily occurance in the nursing
  5. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    did i really just read that
  6. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    sad but true the kind, reserved amongst us are the target of those who become the managers of tomorrow look after yourself, be determined if its really what you want & you'll survive in a cut...
  7. Late career choice @ 35

    Thank you I will keep you informed:redpinkhe is it worth speaking (anonymously) to my union? I'm just aware that unions these days serve the needs of management as opposed to the workers you're so...
  8. yeah hindsight is a wonderful thing as is saying what we would do in that situation however,having been a student nurse myself - maybe some others were born that way! LOL I think you did well &...
  9. Cant believe Ativan was even condidered especially when you can hear a wheeze. and considering all other
  10. Late career choice @ 35

    Thank you so much for that! Atleast I know (and others) that there is apossible way of combating the problem in a good way that will benefit all and hopefully both highlight the problem, the bullies...
  11. Late career choice @ 35

    Its great if thats what you want to do - go for it! I really do hope you enjoy your career. However, sorry to be the realist amongst you all but it was the worst thing I ever did! I love to nurse but...
  12. Teaching - can anybody help me????

    Thanks Sharrie thats really
  13. Nurses as secretaries

    yeah we all do that on our ward now on
  14. Teaching - can anybody help me????

    Hi, I'm also interested in becoming a Nurse Tutor/Practice teacher.How did you get into your role? Do you need any special permissions? Are you self employed etc etc? Would really love some advice....
  15. I talked to HR

    well said but god- is this the caring
  16. I talked to HR

    Yeah I had the same with my previous"manager" and also now with new manager & her cronies (the click - who by the way the last manager allowed to flourish!). Too right, keep head down, do job,look...
  17. Sick call policy

    YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! GREAT STUFF Kevin, I applaud you
  18. Just promoted, but coworkers are mean!

    i'm happy for you, how did you get another job? how did you decide what to go for? GOOD LUCK!
  19. Taking Lunches, Not Clocking Out

    words fail
  20. Dialysis Staffing

    I'm also in a uk nhs acute unit where the ratio is 2RNs to 7 patients. We are small & mostly its fine but am sure changes are afoot! NHS is quickly becoming big business orientated and...
  21. Dialysis machine

    Yes wet feet is a given for us isnt it
  22. foley catheter change

    Terrible -poor
  23. foley catheter change

    you must be thinking anal
  24. a) I didnt know you are male until you just said - makes no difference to me - b) sniper = "a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place" - say no more c) "it is the way it is" - does that...
  25. Best. Stress. Relief. EVER.

    Being British I find this scary! If I had one of those I think some of my colleagues had better watch