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  1. my ADN program not so good?

    expatnurse replied to nelligolitely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I to started to doubt my training. But the important thing to remember is that because you see the weakness you will do something about them. And like others have said before the people who hire you...

  2. VERY FIRST DAY on the floor as a new nurse

    expatnurse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that sounds like a good first day. I need some help I am really nervous I have an interview in 18hours. It is for my first nursing job. It is a place I really want to work at. Any tips on...

  3. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    expatnurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    The starting salary of a USA nurse is £30,000 pounds that is for newly qualified. Hope this helps.

  4. Moan Moan Grumpy Fed Up Angry

    expatnurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    In the area you want to work in the staffing level is better. But I fear in the adult side it won't get better anytime soon.

  5. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    expatnurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    I really love this thread. I need some quick tips from everyone please. I am about to go for only my second interview in two days time. It is for a ICU/HDU. I need any ideas about what you all would...

  6. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    expatnurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I like many never thought about being a nurse. I only thought that it was for the smart people. I was a ballet dancer since the age of four and always knew that is what I wanted to be. However after...

  7. Nursing school ?'s about disabilities-RSD,Dystonia...

    expatnurse replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know about in the US but in UK there is moving and handling framework. You should never lift on your own if the client is not safe always ask for help. It puts you and the client at

  8. Nursing school ?'s about disabilities-RSD,Dystonia...

    expatnurse replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Kim, congrads on getting accepted to school. I am a nursing student with disablitiy. I am not familiar with the ones you have. I have found that you must be able to answer there questions. For...

  9. Do nurses need malpractice insurance?

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in International Nursing

    Who do you blame for the state of nurse training today? The other thing that amazes me is that the training for nurses is different in different universities within the UK. For example, Middlesex does...

  10. RMN to USA?

    expatnurse replied to Nads 75's topic in International Nursing

    I do not want to rain on your idea but in the US there are waiting lists to get into RN programs we don't have engough teachers to support the number of students wanting to get in. Good luck....

  11. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    expatnurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Did you feel that the US supported you in areas you were unfamiliar with ie. heart/lung sounds, and drug differences(names)etc. Or were you thrown in at the deep end? How do you feel UK nurses compare...

  12. Do nurses need malpractice insurance?

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in International Nursing

    I think that lawsuites are becoming more common over here. But not near what they are in the states. As a student I have never met any nurses who have been taken to court but I think the NMC deals...

  13. Do nurses need malpractice insurance?

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in International Nursing

    Do you get mal practice cover just by being part of RCN or it something extra you must pay for? Off the topic a bit here but what do you think of the new training that student nurses go through? Are...

  14. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    expatnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the above statement. It shows you care about others and your family. I never thought about being a nurse I only thought that was for the 'smart' people. However the day I...

  15. How to pass Anatomy and physiology ?

    expatnurse replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    I am someone with learning differences and this is what I did and I have always said if people studied the way I did everone would pass. I passed with a 85% ready. 1. Read the material before you go...

  16. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    expatnurse replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    I would like some imput if you could. I am going for my first interview later this week. I just learned that there will be a drug adminstration test and short written exam. I went and let them know I...

  17. Looking for a friend in the UK

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Yes in the South we have very little knowledge of these issues. I had never heard of midwife until I came to the UK. Midwives deliver all normal births and some have advanced training for ex. vac...

  18. Looking for a friend in the UK

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in United Kingdom

    My trust has recently taken on 6 staff nurses to do the 18 month conversion. I haven't went to go talk with them yet but the person and midwife in charge of personal didn't say anything about needing...

  19. Looking for a friend in the UK

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in United Kingdom

    yesterday my placement was really good I managed the ward and everything ran smoothly. I miss my family. I try to go home when I have breaks I went home at Christmas. I would like to try and study for...

  20. Nurse specialist

    expatnurse replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    What made you go straight to midwife studies. Did you not feel you would need experience in adult nursing first? I only ask because I am debating to go straight for midvife now once I finish training....

  21. Phasing out LPN's.

    expatnurse replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the Uk they phased out the enrolled nurses = to LPN's they are now paying the price and having to come up with a system NVQ's to try and save there hide. I do not feel they should ever phase out...

  22. Newly qualifed UK nurse wanting to emigrate to US

    expatnurse replied to Midgetgems's topic in International Nursing

    What does your book suggest you do about this difference in level to prepare for the test and work over in USA? I have a palm but I have not figured out exactly how to use it. Any suggestions. Also...

  23. Newly qualifed UK nurse wanting to emigrate to US

    expatnurse replied to Midgetgems's topic in International Nursing

    I know that they will talk to you before you qualifiy because they talked with me. I have found them very helpful. Basically in the USA you study every branch of nursing peads, having babies etc. In...

  24. Newly qualifed UK nurse wanting to emigrate to US

    expatnurse replied to Midgetgems's topic in International Nursing

    Yes I am US citizen studying nursing here. If you want to go back you will need to meet the same requirements as a US nurse then sit the NCLEX. Remember just having a dip/degree in nursing does not...

  25. Looking for a friend in the UK

    expatnurse replied to lsunurse's topic in United Kingdom

    I think I have to have experience first before I can go back to the states. Also I must be able to take the NCLEX. Then who knows. How long does it take for ya'll to get your results back? Over here...