District46

District46

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  1. Please listen!!!

    District46 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a doctor, no - but still a lot more educated than a CNA! I have spent years trying to please CNA's by being the nurse that mucks in with them, so they wouldn't talk about me - only to be the nurse...

  2. Suspended

    District46 replied to ajuma's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in this position, and got really upset too, in your position. In the end it was obvious to me that there was a long line in people covering their own backs. In the end my case did not...

  3. Suspended

    District46 replied to ajuma's topic in General Nursing

    I know how hard it is, when you own up to a mistake. The department are responsible for looking into these errors to identify the problem and find a solution. As you have said that other nurses have...

  4. pls help

    District46 replied to hopeless case's topic in General Nursing

    I am really divided on this one. On one hand I do think that the OP could/should have either gone to library or googled, When I was training a large chunk of what we learnt was exactly how to...

  5. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    District46 replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    That's a fair point. You certainly have got me thinking. I have in the past, when it was how the couple worked, provided a loving wife with all the requirements to enable her to do the care herself....

  6. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    District46 replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I was taught to flick an erection when I was studying in 1990! I actually thought the trainer was joking and never took it on board. In response to a comment that some patients state...

  7. I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    District46 replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, we humans are essentially animals, and as such, basically sniff out vulnerability such as yours. I sometimes think it frightens other humans who are living fragile lives and that...

  8. A sign of the times

    District46 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear this but it does seem typical. I have worked for an agency and now on the hospital bank of nurses. I work mainly in the A&E Departments. A drug error was made by six staff before...

  9. Nurses Super Hero Powers

    District46 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, just finished my 14 hours on A&E and know exactly what you are talking about! Nice to see someone from UK posting too as some things are a little different to the USA, but most are the...

  10. Is It Just Me...

    District46 replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, when I think about why I became a nurse all those years ago!! My boyfriend was always eyeing nurses up, one reason. I wanted him to notice me. Thankfully I am not with him now. The other...

  11. Wrongly accused of being drunk on duty!! - ******** hits a new low

    District46 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I have been working as an agency nurse in the UK for many years on and off. I have worked in the A&E Dept in one hospital mainly and had thought I had a good reputation there. I did have some...

  12. Wrongly accused of being drunk on duty!! - ******** hits a new low

    District46 replied to District46's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you so much for the supportive replies. I have learnt so much from this experience. At the moment I am just happy to have moved on, and start a permanent position at a more local hospital in...

  13. Off The Wall: Nurses & Sticks

    District46 replied to is5512's topic in General Nursing

    Not sticks related, but related all the same. I had a phobia about lifts prior to nursing school. I couldn't go in one, chose stairs every time but once I realised that I would have to transfer...

  14. wow, i didnt think that it was a big deal!

    District46 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    There does seem to be an inconsistency between agencies and how professionally they are run. I joined my agency 13 years ago as a newly qualified RN. I have occasionally worked full time with them,...

  15. Wrongly accused of being drunk on duty!! - ******** hits a new low

    District46 replied to District46's topic in Agency Nurses

    Actually, everything happens for a reason as they say! It has spurred me forwards in applying for some permanent positions, and enrolling for my teaching qualification. These things I always said I...

  16. Did I do something wrong?

    District46 replied to lilbiskit78's topic in School

    Wow! I have learnt two new things just reading this thread! The spacer information was new to me, and also the elevated vital signs can be enough to keep the O2 saturation at 100%. This place is...

  17. Wrongly accused of being drunk on duty!! - ******** hits a new low

    District46 replied to District46's topic in Agency Nurses

    On the first instance, when I was confronted, I did ask for a test, three times but the sister refused, saying it wasn't necessary. I was in shock but I agree, I should have absolutely insisted. The...

  18. Agency Work on my CV - Help or Hinderence?

    District46 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked mainly as an agency nurse, for family and health reasons. I have a genetic condition that causes blood clots, and I have suffered three DVTs and one PE. Of course, at the time this...

  19. Weaker nurses at night?

    District46 replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, they don't let the bank staff work nights until they have a good amount of experience! That is because of the smaller amount of staff available when people get ill. You actually have to...

  20. A bit gloomy but interesting

    District46 replied to ratnurse2b's topic in International Nursing

    I remember when I was a student and I went to work for an agency as an auxiliary to earn some extra money. I was sent to a nursing home and I remember crying all the way home at the way those poor...

  21. Teaching - can anybody help me????

    District46 replied to fiestaflame's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, to dip your toe in the water you could try and register with Protocol National. I have done a bit of work for them, as long as you are in the process of getting a teaching qualification then you...

  22. Ambulances?

    District46 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I worked today in A & E and it was a really lovely, sunny day. Strangely, the department wasn't nearly as busy as it is on the miserable rainy days. Just more proof that people obviously had...

  23. Nurses who have a spouse who has lost his or her job recently

    District46 replied to jane85's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, I am in the UK, and my dear husband had to close down his factory last year as it was too expensive to continue making audio visual equipment here in UK as opposed to importations from China. Our...

  24. Having a real bad day......

    District46 replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just got an interview for Thursday. I'm not running away, just really angry with the way the Agency have handled this. According to those on high - ie UKCC - I should still be working so I am so...

  25. Methadone

    District46 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    He won't be drug seeking trust me. Drug addicts have much easier ways to get hold of thier hits than to go into hospital and put up with judgemental staff just for a small (to them) hit! I can hear...