gen88

gen88

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  1. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey! Do you have any further details re this? I can't find them, haha. PM me if you like :) Many

  2. Are you angry about the NMC OSCE???

    gen88 replied to WrigleyRN's topic in International Nursing

    Great post, let us know how you get on. I've been in the process for a few years and have sent off a few complaints in the past about other application complications, but yes their replies are very...

  3. Are you angry about the NMC OSCE???

    gen88 replied to WrigleyRN's topic in International Nursing

    For those of you interested, NMC publish current pass rates for OSCE. As you can see, for April 2016 (latest available results) first attempt pass rate is 60%- but this is the highest it's ever been....

  4. UK Nurse Registration Full Application and Assessment stage before OSCE

    gen88 replied to UK Gal's topic in Nurse Registration

    Anyone got a rough turnaround time at the moment from application submission --> DL letter received?

  5. NMC CBT test

    gen88 replied to seddie151's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey, I'm Aussie too. Try not to stress too much. The questions are all about basic safety, as you said: common sense. If you go to my profile and click on the link to see all my posts, I made a post...

  6. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi- are you already in the UK ? Or did you get an offer in UK from your home country?

  7. CTN- Delayed Deployment to UK

    gen88 replied to acadwritermanila's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, hope you're all managing to progress okay- I wanted to ask- for those of you at the deployment stage- are you not allowed to go to the UK anyway and 'wait' there for placement? Or do they only...

  8. Future U.S nurse looking to get into a new grad program in Australia

    gen88 replied to Iluv2travel's topic in International Nursing

    Your age and inexperience means chances are very low. Plus, you would have to practice in the US for 1-2 yrs first before being able to register with

  9. Want to become a cosmetic nurse.

    gen88 replied to Melly2611's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi, you sound like you're still really unsure- why don't you go travelling/work in beauty therapy for a bit before you decide? I say that only because you will have to do extra study (as in, another...

  10. CTN- Delayed Deployment to UK

    gen88 replied to acadwritermanila's topic in International Nursing

    How does this work with you being able to purchase flight tickets? Wouldn't they end up being quite expensive? How much notice are you

  11. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    As far as I know, as long as they are senior to you and a Registered Nurse, you may use

  12. OSCE Documentation

    gen88 replied to MatthewCanUK's topic in Nurse Registration

    We have to cite research whilst writing a care plan?!? Is that an actual

  13. Phase 1 PACU used as pre-op

    gen88 replied to chickhatz's topic in PACU

    How interesting. I'm in Syd Australia and at our facility I would say 80-90% of pts come to us tubed. But majority are LMA's with maybe 20% ETT. The anaesthetist does not have to stay for emergence...

  14. Is PACU nursing the answer to my prayers?

    gen88 replied to hs276009's topic in PACU

    I love PACU. I get bored easily- so with every pt being different, & things can be a little unpredictable at times, there's always a bit of laugh with some pts 'coming down,' and there is a nice...

  15. What is the drug of choice in your area?

    gen88 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Crystal Meth Alcohol Sydney, Australia The last United Nations World Drug Report confirmed that Australia leads the world in ecstasy and cannabis use, was third for methamphetamines and fourth for...

  16. OSCE REVISION for NMC REGISTRATION

    gen88 replied to wency2015's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's DRABCD in Australia too. It's not anal for asking- because we all know this is something totally nonsensical we could get a fail for. The thing is, in the UK, the Resus Council and NICE set the...

  17. OSCE REVISION for NMC REGISTRATION

    gen88 replied to wency2015's topic in Nurse Registration

    I reckon just go by the Royal Marsden, disregard whatever you've been taught it seems ?!? When is your

  18. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    How long are police certs 'valid'

  19. Are you angry about the NMC OSCE???

    gen88 replied to WrigleyRN's topic in International Nursing

    I plan on doing this too- can you let us know what they say? I don't understand how 'exams' like this to test competency even make the final cut then used in practice- surely someone along the way...

  20. Can I be a nurse anesthetist?

    gen88 replied to titan16's topic in United Kingdom

    Forgive me but doesn't anaesthetics involve a lot of cannulating i.e. risk of needle

  21. continental travel nurse

    gen88 replied to Nurserandy's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hey guys- so what's the story with this? Have the whole Guys and Thommies trust decided not to take on any Tier 2's? Does anyone know why?? How long are CTN expecting you to hang around waiting for an...

  22. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    The complaints email address is [email protected]. In order for the complaints team to process your request, please email them directly with all the information that you can provide. They will...

  23. NMC Test Online

    gen88 replied to alfredpower's topic in Nurse Registration

    The complaints email address is [email protected]. In order for the complaints team to process your request, please email them directly with all the information that you can provide. They will...

  24. UK Nurse Registration Full Application and Assessment stage before OSCE

    gen88 replied to UK Gal's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey- I'm Aussie too but unlike you have that study experience- but if there are gaps in your education they usually just get someone from your work who's observed you nursing paeds to fill out a form....

  25. British nurse made it to the USA wow is it different!!!

    gen88 replied to meeky71's topic in International Nursing

    So curious to know what the differences are! Especially seeing as you have so much experience. I'm in Australia so our practice is very similar to UK- but whenever I work with North American nurses...