MaryAnnD

I am a Uk nurse (BSc) and have a chronic illness. My care is managed by both a CNS and medical staff. I dont know what post grad qualifications the nurses have, but they are fabulous in helping me manage my condition. I get more time and their approach is holistic. So a huge thank you to all CNS, however they are educated.

Was recently assaulted and I pushed it all the way. Patient was arrested, red carded from my hospital.

Good sense of balance needed for that job (for sitting on the fence)

Band 6 is Sister, 7 is Senior Sister, Band 8 is Matron. Clinical Nurse Specialist 6 or 7.

Are you a support worker?

We don't have HCAs in our ITU so all personal care delivered by RN.

I learned just how compassion from a nurse makes things feel better.

Had a Dr prescribe Radio 4, prn on a drug chart.

When I was new in ICU i had a little indexed note book. Put stickers in each relevant page eg Adrenaline, then the relevant info eg 5mg (5 x 1ml amps) and 45mls 0.9% saline 100mcgs per ml. Very basic but it worked for me. Each new drug went in the book, plus very brief description of how it worked. It made me feel less needy. Might be worth a try. But 4 months in is very new, and sounds like you're doing great. The Dr on the other hand may need a lesson in professional courtesy.

Critical care patients. 1:1 in ICU, 2:1 in HDU. We have physio rounds daily, but we give almost all breathing tx. iCU is RN only, HDU have Health Care Assistants x1 or 2 to support the RNs. The HCAs are all trained to NVQ level 2 or 3.

Ive got thick skin lol

I just laughed.

Not a patient, but my hubby told me i should fit in as a nurse as i already had a fat A**

Have been ill for a while now, recently diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. The pain has absolutely made me more empathetic.

I once received a complaint regarding an unnamed 'fat blonde nurse' so I sent it back and stated it could have been anyone, questioned why they had sent it to me as the patient didn't give a name. I said it was offensive that they had chosen me and if they checked the roster I never was on duty when the patient was there. Nursing manager sent me on a customer care course for my troubles.