GrumpyRN NP

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Retired ENP, 35+ years of experience. From Scotland.

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    Needle Arts

    GrumpyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Sorry guys but the operative words in my post was "try to." I have a couple half done but I tend to go through "enthusiasms" where I will do stuff then lose interest. I still have all the kits and am...
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    Needle Arts

    GrumpyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Yes, me too (no #). I too was taught to knit and sew at school which wasn't too bad for the 1960's. Basic stuff, but it served it's purpose. Nowadays I can replace a button but that is about
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    Needle Arts

    GrumpyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Thank you Karen, I've never really heard of needlepoint in the UK, it is always cross stitch. Don't quote me on that though as I am quite possibly wrong. It is really not my area of expertise. ? I try...
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    Needle Arts

    GrumpyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    My wife is trying this - made christmas present buying very easy this year. In UK the picture types are called cross stitch. The girls I used to work with went through a stage of doing this and every...
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    Chiropractors

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Had back pain and numbness in my legs after lifting patients for 30+ years. Referred myself to hospital physio and got a few exercises which helped but did not clear it up. He organised an MRI and...
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    UK nurses overseas - maintaining NMC registration

    GrumpyRN replied to skylark's topic in United Kingdom

    I was going to reply but Skylark beat me to it. I agree with what they have written. It seems to be much harder to re-apply for registration than to just re-validate. However, only you know...
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    Being sued

    GrumpyRN replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    Working in a UK ED we would occasionally get that from a patient; "I'm going to sue you." Stock answer was, "You've been watching way too much American TV. It doesn't work that way
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    Permission

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    I'm sure I already said in another post that I didn't mind you using me but to make it official you absolutely have not only my permission but my encouragement to go for it. ?✏️✒️?️??...
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    Chiropractors

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I at one time thought about using them - my wife went to one for an initial consultation. I noticed he had an X-Ray machine (UK has very different regulations, I had to do a course and get audited...
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    GrumpyRN replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    As I am retired I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing.?? However, just remembered, I have to put the christmas decorations into the
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    Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    GrumpyRN replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry, I may have taken your comment out of context. No offense intended. like you I was trained to intubate but unlike you I have never done it for real. Always plenty of medical staff around....
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    Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    GrumpyRN replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why? You have seen the replies from experienced RN's. Yes. Discussion
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    GrumpyRN replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for your very polite reply and also for expanding why you wrote the way you did. I support completely your right to have your beliefs even though I disagree with them, unfortunately I...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    GrumpyRN replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A great article and a good warning about adverse reactions to medication, thank you for that but... What is the above about? God decided that you were expendable just so that (random) nurse can...
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    Nursing and Sign Language

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Of course! What other way is there???
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    Nursing and Sign Language

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    And as in all things American and British are different. Apparently there is no BSL sign for doctor, it is spelled out. I am interested in this as I worked with a girl who was fluent in BSL...
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    Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    GrumpyRN replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Once BP measurement was a medical skill, times change. I spent 25 years in an ED. I am TNCC, ATLS and ALS qualified, I have never intubated a patient. I have lost count of the number of...
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    Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    GrumpyRN replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You said it yourself, how often do nurses need to
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    If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    GrumpyRN replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, here in the UK we have PAYE, Pay As You Earn. Tax and all other deductions are taken off before you get your pay. You will tend to only get a tax rebate if something has changed or a...
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    If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    GrumpyRN replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I am not trying to derail the topic but I have a question. Please feel free to ignore it if you want. Whenever I have had discussions on this site with American nurses they seemed...
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    GrumpyRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you do need to show. YOU made an assertion so back it up or... You joined 15 hours ago and made 2 posts, both of which are on the nasty side. Actually your second post is downright abusive....
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    GrumpyRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, are you looking through my monitor? That is way too close. I take exception to "older gentleman" as I am quite young at only mid
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    GrumpyRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Why thank you Davey. Actually my son said this or something very similar to me a few years back when I was moaning about
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    How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    GrumpyRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I had a (very) quick look at your previous posts and you do seem to have a bit of bother with other staff. So with that in mind... If you are having problems with others no matter where you go,...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    GrumpyRN replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree but what do you call telling people, including children, they will suffer eternal damnation and hellfire if they don't believe your particular