celticqueen

celticqueen

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  1. I know we are all sick of this but.....

    celticqueen replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    the other day i burst out crying on the ward, and again when i got home. i am so over stressed. we have been running on skeleton staff for so long now, it all got too much. you run around trying your...

  2. safe staffing levels

    celticqueen posted a topic in International Nursing

    does any one know if there is currently an official nurse to patient ratio recommendation for UK

  3. safe staffing levels

    celticqueen replied to celticqueen's topic in International Nursing

    Yes i think you're spot on

  4. Cleanliness in UK hospitals

    celticqueen replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    :angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire

  5. Use of Calculators, open to all RNs

    celticqueen replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    hello Adrienne. i think using a calculator a good idea, and i don't think that using one should be lookked down apon. i also carry a little note book in my uniform pocket with drug formulations...

  6. What do nurses wear in the UK?

    celticqueen replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    I wear a blue/white stripped dress and navy belt. I personally don't like tunic and trousers. I find them very uncomfortable and really hot in the summer. Each to our own

  7. Buckles

    celticqueen replied to oreo75's topic in International Nursing

    Crikey, that first picture looked like a visiting grim

  8. Buckles

    celticqueen replied to oreo75's topic in International Nursing

    hiya. I know what you mean. I couldn't wait to wear my buckle when i qualified, and luckily enough the ward that i work on allows buckles (some wards don't allow it). I often get comments from...

  9. drug refresher courses????

    celticqueen posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi. just a quick question. In the UK once you qualify, do you have to go on regular medication refresher courses to keep you up to date with things? Also, how many of you guys knew that crushing...

  10. drug refresher courses????

    celticqueen replied to celticqueen's topic in International Nursing

    It is what i have read during my research for my assignment. Maybe i have got the wrong end of the stick. I really aprechiate you guys help and comments. Here is a list of my references if you want to...

  11. drug refresher courses????

    celticqueen replied to celticqueen's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for your replies guys, i apprechiate it. Karen G. Yes apparently it is. I didn't know that either until i read up for my assignment. It is a breach of legal and professional requirements....

  12. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    celticqueen replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't know if i have told you all about this one, but there are too many threads to look through to make sure so i'll tell you anyway. We were in report one morning when the kitchen domestic comes...

  13. Funny Names for Nurses

    celticqueen replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    HA HA HA, that one made me laugh out loud.

  14. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    celticqueen replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient who rang the bell - to tell me they couldn't reach their bell!!!:redlight:

  15. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    celticqueen replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Too posh to push", i think the term

  16. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    celticqueen replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't blame her for checking really. But as for renting the extra rooms, she'll probably not need them - she'll probably opt for a C section anyway . Besides i don't know what she's worried about,...

  17. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    celticqueen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My god, are you joking? That's

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    celticqueen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    OH MY

  19. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    celticqueen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a nursing home we had a resident that was unpleasant to say the least. One day I was on bell duty (it was my responsibility to answer all the bells for 2 hours), and the man rang his...

  20. Heavily Tättooed: Can I get into nursing???

    celticqueen replied to YukonDave's topic in General Nursing

    The "powers that be" are always banging on about "diversity" aren't they, so why not eh? All you can do is try, it would be a shame not to let you get on a nursing course just coz of your tats! Good...

  21. Calculations

    celticqueen replied to cpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    www.testandcalc.com is good. I used this to swat for my pharmacology

  22. Debate Topic of "Wearing Uniform Enhances Nursing Profession?"

    celticqueen replied to VEVINA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always surprised about how many nurses don't think that nurses uniforms are important. One hospital that i worked at wanted us to wear normal trousers & polo shirts, the patients (as well as...

  23. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    celticqueen replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    when i worked in a nursing home, we used to have wheelchair races along the corridor. Not very professional i must admit - but alot of fun. I'm just amazed no-one broke their...

  24. Question Does Nobody Visit The Uk Nurses Forum

    celticqueen replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Yep, I visit this thread!!!!!

  25. Question Does Nobody Visit The Uk Nurses Forum

    celticqueen replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Yep, I visit this thread!!!!!