Fonenurse

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1. advice please

   Fonenurse replied to clothears's topic in International Nursing

   I was in exactly the same position. I went to work in a reputable nursing home. The pace is different and the quality of relationships is there - my advice would be to take it slowly, work part time...

2. RCN has adopted a neutral stance on assisted suicide...

   Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

   From the RCN site When did the consultation take place and what did it involve? The consultation opened on the 16 February 2009 and closed on the 22 May. A policy briefing paper providing an overview...

3. research study

   Fonenurse replied to student_nurse1986's topic in International Nursing

   But the last bit of the sentence is key really - include the following So what followed? The reason you are finding it hard is that the question is asking for quantitative studies - ie numerical...

4. research study

   Fonenurse replied to student_nurse1986's topic in International Nursing

   The reason you'll be having difficulty finding something is that the study type they're asking you to write about is quantitative - it's about a systematic review or randomised controlled trial, and...

5. is anyone familiar with the phrase 'Clinical Supervision'?

   Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

   We practised clinical supervision when I worked at NHS Direct, and we were given reflective time together in our 'on duty' time. Particularly as a new telephone triage nurse I found this extremely...

6. KSF Second gateway question

   Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

   Different Trusts do it in different ways - mine do it by the 'if we haven't heard anything, you get the increment' method, however I have also worked in places where paperwork is the norm - either...

7. Infection Control e-learning package

   Fonenurse replied to chani's topic in International Nursing

   Hi It's mandatory in my Trust for all staff to complete it in the first 3 months in post. It's fairly basic, but covers the needed ground. As far as e-learning packages go I think it's not bad - not...

8. Happy New Year

   Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

   Happy New Year from a very frosty North of

9. Pancreatitis...with no pain?

   Fonenurse replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   I personally had pancreatitis a few years ago and had mild pain only - my worst symptom was nausea and vomiting. I was under 45 years of age and rarely drank alcohol. It was due to gall stones stuck...

10. Merry Christmas

    Fonenurse replied to honey75's topic in International Nursing

    Merry Christmas - hope your holidays are going well. I feel guilty as I am off duty until 5th January! Never had such a long festive

11. Do I have enough experience?

    Fonenurse replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Telephone Triage

    I think it will depend on how you feel about your experience and what job you are applying for, but working in ED and also onc will have shown you a good slice of life. It may be worth asking the...

12. nurse talking on phone..

    Fonenurse replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    I've performance managed staff who insist on using their phone in this way -what are the organisation's policies and management like in enforcing them I wonder? For me, this behaviour is rude and...

13. Help :(

    Fonenurse replied to anna_spanner89's topic in International Nursing

    Is this your personal statement for your UCAS application? Well done for thinking in a mature and rounded way and managing to get this onto paper! Good luck and please let us know how you get

14. Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    Fonenurse replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    I think this thread is a great idea. I try to keep up with everyone's journals but of late have been working so many extra hours due to the state of the department and short-staffing so have been AWOL...

15. Flu Shot ??

    Fonenurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I had mine this week. They not only protect the person who has them, but also helps to widen the immunity of the whole community - I'd rather not have flu or be off work over the winter