GrumpyRN NP

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

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    Job for L&D nurse in the UK?

    GrumpyRN replied to Kara Flowers's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi, very unlikely you will get a position in maternity without having a midwifery qualification - the "M" bit of the NMC. That is a whole training and will be 3 years as a student unless you can get...
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    You should never ask a nurse this question.

    GrumpyRN replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious, what is the point of
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    Who are the Scariest Nurses in Movie History?

    GrumpyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I really need to watch this movie! Yes, you really do need to see it. Really good film and when I was a student one of the lecturers used it to demonstrate institutionalised behaviour by staff and...
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    Who are the Scariest Nurses in Movie History?

    GrumpyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Daryl Hannah as Elle Driver in "Kill
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    Career advice

    GrumpyRN replied to NickRN's topic in United Kingdom

    This is a UK forum and the person was asking advice about a UK work problem. Nobody cares what happens in the US. Qualifications are different, no such thing as ADN or BSN. My comment about taking...
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    Career advice

    GrumpyRN replied to NickRN's topic in United Kingdom

    ITU = Intensive Therapy Unit, as Nicholas said, an
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    Career advice

    GrumpyRN replied to NickRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Nicholas, (you may want to change that as it is never a good idea to have a real name on an internet forum) Welcome. After 20+ years in ED I can appreciate your dilemma. The no nights is a great...
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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    GrumpyRN replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    There you go... Every day is a school day. ?? I have never seen it (but then not really looking for it) and assumed it was an American thing and not in the UK, but a quick google told me all about it....
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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    GrumpyRN replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm a city boy. I would have no idea where or how to get that.
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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    GrumpyRN replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    Try O'Keeffes Working Hands Hand Cream. It is an American product and is really
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    Spouse of nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    You have turned into a mother rather than a wife. You will be giving him pocket money (allowance) next. ? So it would be OK for a man to work himself to death to keep his wife while she stayed at...
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    Spouse of nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    His end of the bills??? Is that how you see marriage? Marriage is (or should be) about sharing. HE does not have bills, SHE does not have bills. THEY have bills. It's supposed to be a
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    Notanewnurse

    GrumpyRN replied to OneRN50's topic in General Nursing

    As a male I am a bit wary of asking/saying this but... Do you think that one of the side effects of NOT taking HRT is the signs you are describing? Meh, we all make mistakes and sometimes they can...
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    article search?

    GrumpyRN replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    I think this person requires a quick punch to the throat and then told he is being too sensitive. Don't let these bampots decide your life for you - you be you.
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    Male RN's with Long hair - Job Interviews

    GrumpyRN replied to Catalin's topic in Men in Nursing

    What Wuzzie said. Go to a barber and get a reasonable haircut and look as if you are serious. Once you have a job do what you like with
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    RN Recognition & Respect

    GrumpyRN replied to Guch's topic in General Nursing

    In UK a lot of places will give discount to NHS employees (not just nurses) on production of an NHS ID
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    When Should I Retire? My Struggle

    GrumpyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    "When Should I Retire? My Struggle." I retired 2 years ago - best decision of my life. You will know when it is time to go. Something will happen and WHAM the decision is made. In my case I was...
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    No AED in infusion clinic

    GrumpyRN replied to Tllrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can do no more than quote the OP; "I was told by my office manager that we don’t have an AED because what we give isn’t “dangerous”". ETA; but I do take your
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    American Nurses in U.K

    GrumpyRN replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    No healthcare is not free, it is included in the national insurance (NI) payment that every employee (and employer) pays. It is around about 12% for an employee but varies. However also included in...
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    No AED in infusion clinic

    GrumpyRN replied to Tllrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are doing nothing medical in this "clinic." I would be more concerned that you are taking money from people under false pretences. Every part of the above paragraph screams alternative medicine...
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    Spouse of nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    What? Seriously? Not trying to hijack the thread but is that correct? You Americans have some really poor laws and regulations if an employer can do
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    Spouse of nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    What an appalling attitude! How have you remained married for 30 years? If you have money worries then that needs to be addressed but there seems to be something deeper here. Has this suddenly come on...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    GrumpyRN replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry to butt in here, but... Healthcare is not free, whether you are an NHS employee or not. Every person who is working pays National Insurance - a percentage of your pay from every pay packet....
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    Addressing Safety Issues

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that sounds about right. Got to tick those boxes. Anyway, you being attacked by a patient is outwith risk managements scope of practice. As long as doors are not wedged open Love the drawings...
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    GrumpyRN replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    That is good, the basis of nursing - make people feel cared for. ? (No sarcasm implied or intended) This is the spirituality forum and the original post was from a christian nurse who wanted to be a...