GrumpyRN NP

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

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    Ebola in the news... still!

    GrumpyRN replied to edmia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi, for your information, ignore the Daily Mail items on this (and on anything really). It is a rag and sensationalises everything. Will quite happily report that something causes cancer and the next...
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    An ethical dilemma

    GrumpyRN replied to Splockster's topic in General Nursing

    Been a nurse for 30+ years, I have had my sexuality questioned on many occasions. Means nothing. You managed to get your patient calm and got the procedure done with no drama. Remember you did not...
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    american AAS looking for nursing position in the UK

    GrumpyRN replied to Luvsexytrstno1's topic in International Nursing

    Don't know too much about this but I think you should start with the NMC Trained outside Europe | Nursing and Midwifery Council they will be able to tell you if you can be registered in UK. Also look...
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    My poor husband

    GrumpyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    "So since our anniversary is Monday (2 years) and I haven't had a clue what to get him." Seriously though, as someone who has had Testicular cancer, I think you are doing the right thing getting this...
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    Is it me? Foolish mistakes, don't want the responsibility anymore

    GrumpyRN replied to wishiknew's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "I am so afraid of ...... or making a mistake that I feel as if it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I need my health ins., but the anxiety is killing me." And the problem with the American Health...
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    progress notes

    GrumpyRN replied to kittygrl25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to go the exact opposite, I would document verbatim what was said both by nursing staff and family. When complaints come in it is nice to have contemporaneous
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    Article: Patient Satisfaction Survey Study Halted; Mortality Increased 238% with Pati

    GrumpyRN replied to Cindy_A's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't worry too much, this is very close to the truth. Here in the UK we had a GP (family doctor) who was absolutely loved by his patients. It is unknown how many people he killed but it was at least...
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    Personal experience with sneakers?

    GrumpyRN replied to _Jax_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found crocs to be the most comfortable footwear I have ever worn at work, but....... I found that they made my hips hurt as they had no support and my feet/knees/hips tended to roll. Had to give...
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    PVT still kicking

    GrumpyRN replied to pnmovin4ward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations, I think......? I actually did not understand one word of what you wrote. Must be getting
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    GrumpyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to, gently, stir this a bit. Orientate, orientated, orientation and orientating are the correct pronunciations/spellings, you yanks decided to corrupt them and ended up with words like...
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    opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

    GrumpyRN replied to livintall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is directly to the OP, if you are genuine why not post again. Tell us what your thinking is now, do you agree with us? Not one member has supported your viewpoint but we are willing to listen,...
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    opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

    GrumpyRN replied to livintall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this is supposed to be a supportive area however I think your behaviour has merited my response. How dare you demean a colleague in front of patients like that. It is mean, nasty, and...
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    Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    GrumpyRN replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    C'mon over, you'll like it. We are quite nice, honest. And despite what you hear sometimes, we do like
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    Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    GrumpyRN replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Could be, and I too find it absurd. However a quick 'Google' using this question; "Are post interview thank you letters normal in the UK?" Showed that it is very definitely an American
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    Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    GrumpyRN replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not dream of sending a note, never heard of this idea and would be a bit perturbed by someone I interviewed sending me a note - would strike me as desperation and 'sucking up'. Would certainly...
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    They should be force to retire

    GrumpyRN replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    "I have worked with a few old school nurses who weren't their anymore". Weren't their what any more....? Have to assume you meant weren't 'there' any more. Oh and,
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    Patient advantage

    GrumpyRN replied to apnurserock's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless you are one of the people fighting over her money it should make no difference to
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    What does your username mean?

    GrumpyRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Slightly off topic but I thought you might be interested in this; Hope new TV series could be Scotland's own Game of Thrones - Fife / Local / News / The Courier Will be shown in US next month. Hope...
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    Should I go to pinning?

    GrumpyRN replied to DeepBreath's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seriously? Do you guys actually have to say this? I had to 'google' it because I had never heard of it. I think I would have laughed in their faces if they had asked me to say this nonsense. Also,...
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    Do all nurses feel like this?

    GrumpyRN replied to Dasher24's topic in United Kingdom

    Yep, I too qualified in the 80's and still occasionally call the department after I am home. You said you are in a specialist ward - this is added pressure. I work in A&E and I always tell new...
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    Band 7 presentation

    GrumpyRN replied to emyb's topic in United Kingdom

    I am assuming it will be 5-10 minute presentation. Will you be allowed to use powerpoint? If so find or make up some slides showing your ideas, talk around them and give out a hand out at the...
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    Band 7 presentation

    GrumpyRN replied to emyb's topic in United Kingdom

    Kind of agree with XB9S, you should know this stuff. Band 7 is a management post and if you do not know it, are you
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    What does your username mean?

    GrumpyRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi all, I had a look at the synopsis of the books, titled 'Cross Stitch' over here. Far too much chick lit for my tastes. From what I can gather it seems to be that this is a depiction of Scotland as...
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    What does your username mean?

    GrumpyRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi Sassenach, sorry to disappoint, but "Sassenach" is a disparaging name for an English person used by people from Scotland. Urban Dictionary: sassenach My user name is purely because I am getting...
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    What do you say if you don't pray?

    GrumpyRN replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Up to this point this is good reasonable nursing care and I probably (albeit reluctantly) have done the same. After this point they have taken it too far, it is selfish and takes no account of your...