DavidFR BSN, MSN, RN

Oncology, ID, Hepatology, Occy Health

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    Piptaz and compatibility

    DavidFR replied to FreemaMa's topic in Oncology

    It can go in either Dextrose or Saline. Used it for years in both solutions and never had a compatibility problem. In Europe where it's known as Tazocilline the data sheet specifies that it's OK in...
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    What is your favorite shift to work?

    DavidFR replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have any handover period? So are nurses coming in early/going off late and essentially handing over in their own time? I'm happy to say that where I work in France the unions would be down...
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    I feel very lost

    DavidFR replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Getting old is normal and it comes to us all. Don't panic about it - enjoy youth while you have it. Once it's gone you will have other priorities and other pleasures. I'm 57 and I LOVE
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    I feel very lost

    DavidFR replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Try to stick it out another 3 months which really isn't long. You'll then have a year's solid experience under your belt. Then try to think of an area of nursing that isn't acute inpatient...
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    What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    DavidFR replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I think we've strayed a little off the point. You were initially upset at my use of the word ugly. I personally think that was a little over sensitive. You think it's OK to marry for money or...
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    What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    DavidFR replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Most relationships start with physical attraction. And then you get to know the person. That's the normal course of things, it's how we're built. People who are not particularly physically attractive...
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    What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    DavidFR replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody who likes somebody JUST for their money or JUST for the social standing their profession gives them - well, we can make our own conclusions about them. Beauty is in the eye of the...
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    Non bedside nursing jobs?

    DavidFR replied to ericninetwo's topic in General Nursing

    Is it the patient contact you're fed up of? Already a thread here with good suggestions: If you like the patient contact but prefer them a bit more well than lying in bed think of...
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    Is there a Stigma with a Male working in Nursing?

    DavidFR replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned to bat off stupid personal questions with false responses. "Do you have any kids?" gets the response "No I'm sterile". That usually shuts people up. Been an RN since 1986 and...
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    How do I trust my judgement after this? First Patient Death

    DavidFR replied to nurse54361's topic in General Nursing

    You did good. Sometimes patients go off quickly and there's nothing we can do to save them. It's good to question yourself and learn from what you might have done differently, but really, I...
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    Interview with old unit

    DavidFR replied to Liztaylor28's topic in General Nursing

    You might ask what's changed in your absence, and use their answer to express how much you are looking forward to contributing to the evolution and development of the unit. Way back I went back...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    DavidFR replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Georgia, I don't really know Luton. Maybe others here can help? I actually lived in London itself. At first I lived in hospital accommodation but later on I was in a senior position and in a...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    DavidFR replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    As a Brit (who now lives in France) I'll add my two penn'orth regarding the fears people have expressed over wages and cost of living. The cost of living varies dramatically in different parts of...
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    Band 6 Interview Presentation

    DavidFR replied to kitkat84's topic in United Kingdom

    If you search "practice development" "managing change" "quality assurance" and "standard setting" and add the word nursing to your searches I think you'll get heaps of relevant information. I would...
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    What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    DavidFR replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It constantly amazes me how many people put doctors on a pedestal and will date even the ugliest specimens, especially the male ones, gay or straight. Have you noticed a male doctor is rarely single?...
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    DavidFR replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    That's a perfectly good reason for not advertising your profession. However in the thread I was referring to the guy specifically had an issue with the way he might be perceived as a male nurse. My...
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    DavidFR replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been on facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any of them and I'm sure my life is richer for it. Forums like this one are the closest I get to "social media" I guess there's nothing...
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    OMG, I cannot believe what I did. What I should do now!

    DavidFR replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you have a conscience over what happened speaks reams. You're inexperienced and you stuffed up - WE ALL DO IT SOMETIMES. Whether you come clean or say nothing is your decision,...
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    Is it worth it?

    DavidFR replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    There is already on thread on night shift here: If you know it's going to exacerbate your health problems I would say look for other options. You may go onto nights and get stuck there,...
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    Wearing a mask in a hallway

    DavidFR replied to FlyingJoey's topic in Infectious Disease

    Bet she's not asking you to take the mask off
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    New to Oncology / First Inpatient Job

    DavidFR replied to brownm27's topic in Oncology

    This British documentary from the well-respected Panorama series is extremely well done, gives an insight into some of the newer treatments and some patient perspectives. I'd say...
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    Why are you an oncology nurse?

    DavidFR replied to BButterfly1993's topic in Oncology

    Not true, we're all just too busy. Been doing oncology for 11 years. Discovered it after already being qualified over 20 years. It's the best. Had I known I would have done it earlier. Your critical...
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    Reporting a Patient to Police?

    DavidFR replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work a nurse was kicked by a patient. Management encouraged her to report it to the police and backed her 100%. I would hope all hospitals do the same. We should never tolerate assaults on us,...
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    Reunion - Plymouth School of Nursing March 1983 set

    DavidFR replied to DavidFR's topic in United Kingdom

    "Chloe, Chloe, home we will goey, You're more than a metro to me!" Now only you will know what that's all about!! I've sent you a private message with my email address. Looking forward to hearing from...
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    Current Male CNA/Patient Sitter & future nursing student

    DavidFR replied to jc0322's topic in Men in Nursing

    I echo that to both of you, good luck. You think people think it's weird now? I started training in 1983 and was a nursing auxilliary (nurses aide) before that. Jeez was it considered weird then!! The...