GrumpyRN NP

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

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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    GrumpyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    My apologies, my history/location was showing. I was unaware of any recent changes. I have now made my information
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    GrumpyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    Generalised pain is not a symptom of anxiety, specific pain as I clarified later (tetany) is. Of course I'm awesome... I'm Scottish!! When I open Allnurses posts have a small biography of the poster...
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    Question for you retired RNs

    GrumpyRN replied to Grobyc82's topic in Retired Nurses

    Can I say, and I mean no nastiness with this, you are not ready to retire yet. If the thing that is stopping you is a bit of housekeeping, bookwork and selling then you are not ready. you will know...
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    We are not saints! (just because we work hard)

    GrumpyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No, no, no! You are all aiming too high. In the UK ALL nurses are angels don't you know. Never mind this sainthood nonsense, all that gets you is (usually) martyred. Be an angel - everyone loves...
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    Can someone explain the band thing to me?

    GrumpyRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in United Kingdom

    As Silverdragon said, EN's were phased out a while ago. It would be possible for an EN to still be working with only the EN qualification but they would be older. If you were an EN you were a...
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    GrumpyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    Talking in full sentences, SpO2 of 100, undistressed steady breathing, lying quietly with no obvious signs of pain - not even tetany caused by hyperventilation? Oh and of course the biggest reason...
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    Real nursing experiences of A&E

    GrumpyRN replied to Triona's topic in United Kingdom

    Yep, what skylark said. I worked in a unit that did not do labs and EKG's unless they were clinically indicated or it was going to change management. Also we did not see GP problems. This enabled us...
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    GrumpyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    From the video that was linked to the only thing I could see wrong was at 3:15 where the doctor swore. Everything else was fine. I don't understand how you get pain from 'anxiety' and I don't...
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    Surgeon for an instructor

    GrumpyRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    Way back in the 1980's in the UK we would have a medical person teach us about their speciality. When they were finished the nursing tutors would teach us how to look after these patients. That way...
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    Student Nurse ICU Question

    GrumpyRN replied to AlexMaclean's topic in United Kingdom

    Not a critical care nurse so not going to confuse the issue with my thoughts but... What does NQN stand for? Never heard of
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    Can someone explain the band thing to me?

    GrumpyRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Easy, in your day it would be A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H. Now it is Band 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Staff nurses start at bottom of Band 5 - the old D grade. Charge Nurses will usually be Band 6 or F and Senior Charge...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    GrumpyRN replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    What???? Sorry, this makes no
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    GrumpyRN replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Nah... It's the UK. What are they going to do? We didn't keep it up for too long, but we got the message
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    GrumpyRN replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    A friend had the opposite happen to him. Stopped for speeding and told the police that he had just finished a 12 hour shift in ED as an ENP and just wanted to get home (Doing 80 in a 70 area). Female...
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    Newly qualified desperate to quit after 3 weeks

    GrumpyRN replied to Buttercup22's topic in United Kingdom

    You talk of the "responsibilities, the blame culture, the cold, clinical environment..." did you not see these things during training? If it is just newbie nerves stick it out, but if it is something...
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    Band 5 to band 7 - how long??

    GrumpyRN replied to ireallycare's topic in United Kingdom

    Not true, I do say this to patients and colleagues because occasionally it needs said. Well, which is it? Refuse to employ someone with limited experience or, "I have worked with nurses from bands...
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    Band 5 to band 7 - how long??

    GrumpyRN replied to ireallycare's topic in United Kingdom

    nelfid, This post is 5 years old, from reading your reply you seem to be a Band 5 and, with all due respect, you do not know what you are talking about. XB9S politely gave a reply with good advice. I...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    GrumpyRN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not. It is emotive, unsubstantiated opinion. It was written by someone who has a qualification in "Political Science" from a catholic university. She has no knowledge of medicine. It is...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    GrumpyRN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Where are the "death panels" in this case? Noel Conway right to die case back at Appeal Court - BBC
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    Universal Deathcare.

    GrumpyRN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    OK, against my better judgement I am going to chip in. NHS is NOT free, it is free at the point of use. Everyone pays a part of their salary for "National Insurance" this ensures you do not get a...
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    US NP Seeking Licensure in UK

    GrumpyRN replied to jglase570's topic in United Kingdom

    I did not mention any differences! You did. I was an Enrolled nurse - THAT was like an LPN. What possible reason would you need to wear a mask when, in your words; "wiping patients ass?" Actually you...
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    US RN looking to work in UK -- ER

    GrumpyRN replied to kaitfinder's topic in United Kingdom

    You understand that this is a discussion about ED nurses don't you? What is it with the masks? Cleaning patients and making sure they are hydrated is called basic care. Possibly THE most important...
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    US NP Seeking Licensure in UK

    GrumpyRN replied to jglase570's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh dear, poor you! Having to actually look after a patient. You know... that stuff they taught you in nursing school. It is called basic care. What possible reason would you need a mask to cleanse a...
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    Athletic injuries

    GrumpyRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sadly I can't argue with you. Played a fair bit in my
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    Athletic injuries

    GrumpyRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh you are so going to get it for that. I think I will sit on the sidelines and watch. It may be you that gets a concussion if some of the ladies get a hold of