skylark

skylark BSN, RN

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30 plus years, mostly in ER, but also including a decade in District Nursing.

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  1. The Hotel Phenomenon

    skylark replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    About 18 months ago I had a pt trigger-happy on his call bell, because he wanted me to call the TV company and complain because the Steve Harvey Show was interrupted to give a newsflash that Nelson...

  2. Average pay check

    skylark replied to ruepa's topic in United Kingdom

    OK, most hospitals use one of three systems. 1. Agency nurses, not directly employed by the hospital, who may or may not also be employed there as well. The pay rate tends to be higher, but its just...

  3. A day in the life of a UK nurse

    skylark replied to bds165's topic in United Kingdom

    Delivering personal care is the basis of a nursing assessment, so I have never understood how delegating it can work. I mean, how can you say you have assessed pressure areas without looking? Or...

  4. Job market still dire?

    skylark replied to ashschu's topic in United Kingdom

    I know of several hospitals that are still actively recruiting overseas. One London hospital has just seen its matron return from a recruiting tour of Philippines. And yet there are hardly any jobs at...

  5. A day in the life of a UK nurse

    skylark replied to bds165's topic in United Kingdom

    I always found UK nursing to be more 'hands-on' that US nursing. If a pt wants a BSC or poops in the bed, the UK nurse clears it up, while the US nurse goes to look for a CNA to do it! UK nurses also...

  6. Average pay check

    skylark replied to ruepa's topic in United Kingdom

    You seem to have done your research and I would say that your figures are about right. Its almost impossible to live in London and save, you live pretty much paycheck to paycheck. Most folk try to do...

  7. Vacation time being denied

    skylark replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the update, and sorry you had such a problem getting your vacation arranged. I'm trying to go to my son's graduation, so its not like I can move the dates or postpone it, but I have...

  8. Vacation time being denied

    skylark replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what the outcome was? I'm in a similar situation, need time off to attend my son's graduation, (overseas), and even though I mentioned it when I was hired last year, AND put in my...

  9. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    skylark replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So glad I never gave birth in an American hospital! Why the need to withhold food and start IVs instead? Haven't you got energy drinks there? Sip on those to keep up the energy and keep the labor...

  10. ER Burnout

    skylark replied to babyblue6691's topic in Emergency

    Nothing to do with competence! If you were no good, and didn't care, you would not be posting here, you would be in a bar someplace! So you had a bad day, it happens, (usually on Mondays, why is...

  11. Students who fight back at instructor feedback

    skylark replied to SHGR's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wonder if they behave the same way with other instructors? Might be helpful to

  12. Advice Needed

    skylark replied to Miss Sheee's topic in United Kingdom

    Newcastle is one of the cheaper cities to live in, but you will need to check out rents for yourself. Try Gumtree. newcastle upon tyne in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear | Property to Rent - Gumtree You will...

  13. American student studying in the UK

    skylark replied to scwhit84's topic in United Kingdom

    I am a UK educated nurse working in the US. But I did the older training as a generalist RN, which included adequate hours in peds, OB and psych. The current 'specialist' training no longer does that....

  14. Subservience to the docs

    skylark replied to amarilla's topic in Emergency

    It very much a US thing, when I work in the UK we are all one team, and even order shared pizza! But only you can decide whether the situation is likely to risk your licence or whether you can work on...

  15. American student studying in the UK

    skylark replied to scwhit84's topic in United Kingdom

    UK RN training does NOT qualify you to take NCLEX. If you train as an RN in the UK, you work in the

  16. New Grad RN can't find a job

    skylark replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So you have no experience but think you are worth more than $23 an hour? Explain. I can think of many CNAs and ER Techs that I would happily pay this amount, but a new grad with a critical attitude ....

  17. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    skylark replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Christian myself, but would like to apologize to you for your coworkers behavior. The Bible does NOT teach that we force religion on anyone, in fact it clearly states that we are to 'expose'...

  18. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    skylark replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I think pattern scrubs look unprofessional, all those flowery, pastel, multicolor patterns that look like kid's clothes. But clean, well-laundered solid color scrubs are smart and...

  19. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    skylark replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is that clarity comes first. Being a clothes horse doesn't belong in healthcare. Its difficult to be a team player when people are fixated on their appearance rather than on good working...

  20. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    skylark replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? Uniforms are for clarity, both for patients and for other healthcare professionals. Walking into a clinical area where every nurse is wearing a different color and style of scrubs is...

  21. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    skylark replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    OP, if you really have 7 patients AND a vented patient, then you have to think of your licence, because that situation is just an accident waiting to happen. Especially when supplies are low and...

  22. Things Little Old Ladies Say

    skylark replied to raiisfun's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL watching the TV in our ER waiting room last night, and one of the ads made an announcement about a special offer, one day only, on home essentials. LOL was a little deaf, she came to the triage...

  23. Happy New Year

    skylark replied to GrumpyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lang may yer lum reek - Literally "Long may your chimney smoke", but it means "may you never be without fuel for your fire", a greeting for Hogmanay wishing prosperity for the new year. (as a Brit...

  24. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    skylark replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Yep, most know that the social worker leaves at 11pm, so after that they will arrive and come up with reasons to be in the hospital. Meds compliance is a big problem here, a lot arrive in the middle...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    skylark replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "Why have you come to the emergency room this evening?" "I want a sandwich." Honestly, I had that one two nights