GrumpyRN NP

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

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    What actions give you a discipline type on your license?

    GrumpyRN replied to Red_Diamond's topic in General Nursing

    This will get you struck off every time; Niels Hogel: German ex-nurse admits killing
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    GrumpyRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Scotland, the old fashioned name for the boss of the ward was "Sister" with a male being know as the Charge Nurse. As we moved into more enlightened times and we became more professional we...
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    US to UK nursing Salary

    GrumpyRN replied to AbigailJo's topic in United Kingdom

    And I pointed out that UK nurses manage to buy houses, cars, holidays etc. and are able to have a social life. So not sure what you are taking umbrage at. It makes no difference whether you earn...
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    US to UK nursing Salary

    GrumpyRN replied to AbigailJo's topic in United Kingdom

    Why does this keep coming up? Salary is what it is. All nurses are paid the same rate dependent on banding. Cost of living varies. Trying to do a direct comparison between UK and US salaries is...
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    the allnuisances newsmonger

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Davey, I know I'm a bit late but I had a sudden sharp intake of breath when I read the "head in hand"
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    Junior Sister

    GrumpyRN replied to gracious0609's topic in United Kingdom

    OK, you have just joined Allnurses, you have posted only on this thread, you have not given any background or information and you have asked other people to do the work for you. Is that correct? What...
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    Band 6 interview /presentation

    GrumpyRN replied to Emmapearce's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Emma, watched this since you posted. Sorry I had nothing to offer. My ortho experience was 30 years ago and was with adults. How did it
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    When to apply for band 6

    GrumpyRN replied to RainbowRibena's topic in United Kingdom

    I would agree with everything Osceteacher said. My personal opinion is 18 months is not long enough but that is probably a bit old fashioned nowadays and time are changing. Also it is "horses for...
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    Struggles of being a male nurse

    GrumpyRN replied to aririe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Try not to stare at your female colleagues chests when they are doing CPR - it gets you a name as a creep. Main thing is treat the girls as human beings - I know it can be difficult sometimes as they...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm from Scotland, I had to look up Pagan symbols to see what you meant. I would not know if anyone was a Pagan by the way they dress. these symbols get everywhere - mostly as tattoo's on people who...
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    Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

    GrumpyRN replied to mep726's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    DNR does not mean Do Not
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Where did you get your qualification in quantum physics from? Serious question as you are setting yourself as an expert in this. If you know more than Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Peter Higgs,...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I want to make it clear, I am not hijacking this thread, I wanted to hear the scientific proof that was postulated by a previous poster. I would also point out that Pagan and Atheist are not synonyms...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes you do need to know a lot. Read A Universe From Nothing by Lawrence M Krauss. That is Pascal's Wager rewritten. Philosophy is not science, it is art. Edited to add; Where is this evidence...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes I know. Does not make it correct, or science. The big bang. I don't know enough about physics and other science to answer further. However people with far better minds and understanding than me...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Oh please.... Kalam cosmological argument, argument from contingency? The universe exists therefore something caused it to exist therefore that is god. Those are NOT "examples of solid, reasoned...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    GrumpyRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I know I am a bit late to this but I have been away and was unable to reply at the time. There are no scientific proofs of the existence of god. If there were there would be no atheists. Put simply,...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    GrumpyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Double
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    Old nurse won't retire

    GrumpyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well done ladies!!! It has only taken 1 day to go from "How do I resolve this issue with an elder co-worker," to "Serves you right if you don't have family and are going to die alone and unloved."...
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    Future of EU nurses after Brexit

    GrumpyRN replied to danxthenurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh dear... You have more faith in politicians than I do. Politicians do not do logical thinking and definitely do not work well with "the other side." A small bit of advice I would give is; don't wait...
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    Future of EU nurses after Brexit

    GrumpyRN replied to danxthenurse's topic in United Kingdom

    The NHS relies on foreign trained staff but thanks to the xenophobes in UKIP and the "little Englander" mentality we are going into a state of crisis. The simple answer to your questions is that no...
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    Boomer Nurse no longer able to do bedside nursing

    GrumpyRN replied to Cwiema's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my early 60's and worked for 35 in nursing so understand your viewpoint. However if 3 supervisors have told you you are not safe then you need to listen to them. One saying it could be just an...
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    Choking Hazard

    GrumpyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    OK America, you really, really need to build that wall but completely around yourself not just on your Southern border. The reason? I'm afraid that whatever madness you have and are currently...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    GrumpyRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I know I have already answered part of the post but... Seriously? If this is your attitude then management will always walk all over you. They will blame you for everything. What you will...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    GrumpyRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    But it was the unions that forced reasonable employment