vianne

vianne

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  1. I can't smell c-diff

    vianne replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    yup, Ladyfree28, I had a patient suspected of having c diff he'd been for a Chinese meal the night before .........I opened the sealed container in a room without ventilation or windows....words...

  2. Priorities Can Kill: When Passing the Buck Gets Dangerous

    vianne replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    great article,and too true ladyfree28 if no one else is checking, who will ? I read one of those sayings-a-day tear off calendar pages today, said "its takes many to deliberate but only one to take...

  3. What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    vianne replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    mm yeah not sure about this post, a nurse is a nurse, its what we do, its how we

  4. Non-whistle blowing support systems

    vianne posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nurses, I invite all registered nurses to participate in a research project that I aim to complete as part of a postgraduate dissertation. I would like to hear how other nursing colleagues have...

  5. Non-whistle blowing support systems

    vianne replied to vianne's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Allnurses, the closing date for data collection has come and gone and even though I extended it there were no takers or comments to my post. If anyone has the inclination, I would love to know why...

  6. Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    vianne replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is a real shame, not all nurses are bullies but yeah the healthcare field seems to attract people who do like to bully, just big organisations and lots of people being told to what to do is bound...

  7. The Perfect Shift: Are cameras on us?

    vianne replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    staff who get on with each other and a good laugh - cant beat it, doesn't matter if its busy or ridiculous, if you've got a good team with a sense of humour its the

  8. Looking to talk to a research nurse please!

    vianne replied to cmm4ever's topic in Research

    Hi cmm4ever, you may have had your interview already, if not good luck ! my day consists of screening according to whatever protocols I've been allocated to, following potential patients, networking,...

  9. How to find a mentor

    vianne replied to miamiabean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ah miamiabean , I'm sorry for you, I like sslamsters sound advice, but I would also say, that one if the things that school will never teach you is when to draw the line, that is get out, leave. Only...

  10. Research Nursing

    vianne replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Research

    Hi Peanut&Buttercup, yeah I agree with Rob72, there's a big difference between being a research nurse and a nurse researcher, I share your frustration too Rob72, I've been in research for over 6...

  11. The hardest parts of nursing?

    vianne replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    still the hardest thing for me after over 30 years in nursing is the relatives of a patient who is dying or who have died, I just can't not feel for them and find it hard to not cry along, I know I'm...

  12. I just cried.. In a staff meeting

    vianne replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NurseLo86, if you like your job, stay and change the situation, this is hard I know, its taken me years to see that the very situation I would've left a job for after 2 years just comes up again, in...

  13. I know I am not yet a nurse but.

    vianne replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    just joining back in, Hi XB9S Guide, perhaps I just hadn't written that clearly - what I meant by the total amount which I pay, is the NMC fees plus what I pay to a professional indemnity provider...

  14. For those who have been called shy or quiet by your instructors

    vianne replied to mereship's topic in General Students

    GrnTea thanks for the Susan Cairn link, what an inspiration she is, love this subject and the support its

  15. I know I am not yet a nurse but.

    vianne replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    I agree Fiona 59, we all have to pay, not sure what the conversion rate is but I pay £296.80 currently per year, that gets me professional registration and professional indemnity for a million....

  16. Passed at 75, here is the secret (1st attempt)

    vianne replied to PRETTYNURSY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "The "secret" to passing any exam is to get the answers right ...and it's no secret". Sure is, well done, you'll need the knowledge you've gained everyday of your future career, no one else can...

  17. Yay!!!!!

    vianne replied to meib92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations!

  18. Satisfaction scores

    vianne replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for raising this Sassy5d, we have satisfaction scores here, but not so salaries are affected by it, very interesting to read and think about, also helpful to read of patient views glad to...

  19. Nurse vs Instructor

    vianne replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    Hi motay68, well done for getting this far and sounds like you're enjoying it,I really enjoyed my training but eventually you're right, you have to go on your own, but it's like everything in life,...

  20. Would you be insulted by this?

    vianne replied to jannjul76's topic in General Nursing

    No, I agree, I wouldn't be insulted, I would be delighted if my employer would mark nurses week or day though, its a nice thought - wouldn't buy the t short though, would rather wear

  21. I know I am not yet a nurse but.

    vianne replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    thanks for the clarification azalight90, I just wasn't sure what the objection was to; some nurses don't agree with the NMC at all, some would happily pay more if they (NMC) would only get their act...

  22. I know I am not yet a nurse but.

    vianne replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    hello azalight90, good luck with your training, I'm not sure exactly what it is that you object to ? is it the extra 38p per week

  23. Elopement (a personal story and a plea)

    vianne replied to Here.I.Stand's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    so sad to read, here. i.stand, I bet all the care staff involved never forgot your grandmother either, yes, a hard lesson to be learned by all, so

  24. Nurse Survivalist

    vianne replied to Clovery's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ahhh I meet all of these people ("hostile humans/zombies/animals/aliens") on a daily basis in my workplace thought it was just me, but its the apocalypse you say ?

  25. Lifestyle Discrimination

    vianne replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    of course this is not common sense, we all have frailties' in common, that's what makes us human, I'm reminded of the Monty Python sketch in Life of Brian..."who threw that stone?"....making sense of...