GrumpyRN NP

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

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    The End of An Era

    GrumpyRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs from across the pond from someone in exactly the same position. I retired 2 years ago but my registration (licence) doesn't run out until later this year so I have done a few shifts on my terms...
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    GrumpyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    OK, so finally up and running. ? Just a couple of things; when you said weekend/Monday you forgot about us folks who are on GMT - they came a lot sooner for us. ?‍♂️ The other thing is, I...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    GrumpyRN replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm sorry, but that is possibly one of the silliest and also nastiest things said so far on this thread. Atheists do not have a "war on christmas". This is nonsense propagated by the media like Fox...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    GrumpyRN replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm curious, how do Pagans dress? Serious question as I can find nothing on t'interwebs about this. At best (worst?) the pictures I have seen remind me of hippies from the 1960's/70's or Lord of the...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    GrumpyRN replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not sure why you are having problems, or perhaps I should say angst, about this. I am completely, utterly and totally atheist. What do I say when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas....? I reply...
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    GrumpyRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Because it is sexist, patronising, old fashioned and unprofessional. As I stated earlier in this thread, it reminds us of a time when nurses were the handmaidens of the doctor or worse still when...
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    Preceptorship as a newlyqualified in community

    GrumpyRN replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    In your first post a couple of weeks ago you wrote the above. Do you no longer want honest advice? If you only want advice that means you don't need to do anything then say so. My comment came from...
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    Preceptorship as a newlyqualified in community

    GrumpyRN replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Instead of asking random strangers on an internet forum, why not wait until you start and ask the nurse or nurses who are going to be your preceptors
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    GrumpyRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you did not take offence at my comments XB9S, it was not meant to be nasty - although I can see it could be easily construed that way. I feel that the problem is "Daily Mail" thinking by the...
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    Contact with former patient from now former job

    GrumpyRN replied to BankNurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Unless they are a vulnerable person then there should be no problem. I once worked in an area with patients who required lifetime treatment and one of the staff married one of the
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    German nurse admits to killing 100 patients as trial opens

    GrumpyRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    Got to admire the dedication it took to reach that number. Usually nurses only manage 3 or 4 before they get caught. Beverley Allitt - Wikipedia For real dedication and thoroughness though you have to...
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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...