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. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    I have no problem with different countries having different revalidation processes, but what really annoys me is that every single US state has a separate license, and if you are from overseas you...

  2. Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

    skylark replied to aubsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You "always like to play with him." Don't you go to work? What does he do while you are at

  3. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    I can help if you don't mind using WhatsApp. I'm in Chicago, and my day off is

  4. Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

    skylark replied to aubsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you really are an animal lover, then DON'T GET A PUPPY. Those of us who love animals have explained the reasons to you over and over, and told you that it would be a cruel and selfish thing to do....

  5. US RN looking to work in UK -- ER

    skylark replied to kaitfinder's topic in United Kingdom

    Just wanted to add another few thoughts to Grumpy's excellent comments. Wound care - in the UK its the nurses domain. Doctors don't do wound care. You will be expected to know the different dressing...

  6. Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

    skylark replied to aubsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shutting a dog in an apartment while you work 12s is just plain cruel. Period. If you really want to do this, then at least DON'T get a puppy, but instead get a pair of senior small dogs, that will be...

  7. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    You have left it very late. I also have to revalidate next month, and started this thread over a year ago because it was obvious it was going to be complicated when overseas. And you also need to go...

  8. Going to color coded scrubs.

    skylark replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen a doctor wear a white coat in Europe for decades! It was phased out long ago as it seemed to promote a kind of arrogance among white coat

  9. US Nurse to practice in UK

    skylark replied to rebrrn's topic in United Kingdom

    Usually foreign trained nurses have to work several months as a CNA while waiting for their registration to be completed. You are unlikely to get away with just three months as a CNA, many do 12 to 18...

  10. Going to color coded scrubs.

    skylark replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    In Europe, color coded scrubs are found pretty much everywhere. Navy blue for the charge nurse, sky blue for RNs, pale blue-gray for CNAs, etc. Doctors scrubs are different colors in different...

  11. Inmate patients- keeping the guard happy too

    skylark replied to angiebelle440's topic in General Nursing

    Once again, they are OFFICERS and not guards. Would you be OK with them referring to you as caregivers instead of nurses? Its not really reasonable to ask them to respect your profession if you don't...

  12. Inmate patients- keeping the guard happy too

    skylark replied to angiebelle440's topic in General Nursing

    Just as an FYI, please don't call them guards! They are officers, and you will all get long much better if you use their correct title. We get 10-20 prisoners a night in this ER, and mostly the same...

  13. What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    skylark replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with universal healthcare systems is they are abused big time. ERs are full of non emergencies, who just love the free ambulance rides and the free sandwiches. The Aus/NZ system is better,...

  14. King's college nurses, question

    skylark replied to nnikknnikk's topic in United Kingdom

    Why is this on a nurses forum? Speak to whoever provides the uniform. Either your agency or the suppliers direct. They will have a website with FAQ. Oh and the trouser measurement is likely the inside...

  15. Nurse paralegal

    skylark replied to aflahe00's topic in Legal

    So to go back to the OP's question, what training and certification is required for a Nurse paralegal? And what are the differences in the role of an NP and a

  16. Demand for Nurses in Chicago

    skylark replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Stroger does 12 hours shifts in ER and Trauma and they are hiring at the

  17. No Parking, Yes Problem!

    skylark replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    Is a bicycle an option for you? I did home health by bike for years and it was the best way of getting around a city. I often got given patients that the older nurses in cars could not get

  18. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    We are all in the same situation! If you have Whatsapp or Skype, one of us can help with a "virtual" discussion, then you mail us the form to sign and state our PIN number. The confirmer just has to...

  19. Permanent contract or full time bank nurse?

    skylark replied to rosmbre's topic in United Kingdom

    I have done that in the past, but only in areas where I have worked previously and built up a good relationship. It works well in the sense that its flexible, I can even go back a work a few shifts...

  20. Permanent contract or full time bank nurse?

    skylark replied to rosmbre's topic in United Kingdom

    Bank is the term for what American nurses call

  21. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    Just to be clear, the confirmer does NOT have to be a NMC registered nurse, just someone with a checkable health profession background, preferably your line manager., even if they have an overseas RN...

  22. More nurses leaving register than joning...

    skylark replied to babyNP.'s topic in United Kingdom

    Probably a lot to do with hospital closures. my last two A&Es were closed down, and i got fed up with it and went overseas. So many people lost their jobs and were scrabbling around looking for...

  23. UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    skylark replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    I'm in Illinois, but if you don't mind doing the discussion via WhatsApp, I can sign the form for you. Mine is due December, I did the discussion part when I went home in April, but I know there are...

  24. Working As A Nurse In UK vs USA

    skylark replied to Leviathan13's topic in International Nursing

    OK, UK has better vacation, usually 7 weeks, free health care, more job security, better training options (usually free), and the ability to move around the country while still retaining all your...

  25. Avoid the UK

    skylark replied to Jhurlow's topic in United Kingdom

    What you say is pretty much true, but also applies to other countries as well! When I was applying for my California license they sent me a form asking for my NCLEX results and there was also a space...