GrumpyRN NP

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

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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...
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    I have trouble pulling up clear liquid into a syringe

    GrumpyRN replied to Futurenurse7321's topic in General Nursing

    All the information above is good and very useful but I am reading it as if you are having a visual problem. Have you tried glasses? Perhaps a simple pair of reading glasses when drawing up medication...
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    GrumpyRN replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I know, but it I am amazed at the number of Americans who don't know their own history. 1776 was the declaration of independence which had very little to do with religion, whereas the pilgrim fathers...
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    GrumpyRN replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not sure what that has to do with my comment which was a factual article about healthcare providers and religion in other parts of the
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    GrumpyRN replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Curious as to why you downgraded/disagreed with my post? It was a statement of fact and nothing there that was "grumpy" or could be disagreed
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    Interview

    GrumpyRN replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    Thank you for updating. ?
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    Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    GrumpyRN replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Operative words there are "in the US." This is an international forum and osceteacher and myself are in the UK - unsure where other posters are from - and trying to proselytise and/or pray with...
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    Stethoscope, trainee ANP job

    GrumpyRN replied to Boo2's topic in United Kingdom

    Yep, you will find plenty of things to worry about over the next few months. Don't let it get to you. You are obviously capable or they would not have hired you. ? Enjoy the
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    Stethoscope, trainee ANP job

    GrumpyRN replied to Boo2's topic in United Kingdom

    Seriously? That's the biggest worry you have as you are about to start a trainee position as an ANP? ??? Don't sweat it, have a look at what other people are using and go by that. Good luck. ETA;...
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    Interview

    GrumpyRN replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    Homer 'C' duff. ??? Sorry, XB9S. I could not
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    JUUL CEO Apologizes to Parents for Teen Epidemic

    GrumpyRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I'm hoping this is
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    How much does a UKRN earns in London

    GrumpyRN replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    Salary is changing, go here for the latest from the RCN. https://www.rcn.org.uk/employment-and-pay/nhs-pay-2019-20 Then go here and it will give you deductions etc....