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  1. Magic PIN almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fonenurse replied to debbieuk's topic in International Nursing

    That makes me feel so old! I am an old SRN - but I will be classified as RN1 also. I was one of the last ones to register with the General Nursing Council before it was disbanded... in those days we...

  2. Wound Measurement

    Fonenurse replied to BoyNurse07's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Another measurement that is sometimes useful is using clear acetate (like the ones you use for presentations) and drawing round the edge of the actual wound if it is superficial. You place the acetate...

  3. Is nursing my path? I need advice

    Fonenurse replied to BePatient's topic in Nursing Career

    There are the downsides to any job, but there are up sides too - the smile and thanks you get, the moments holding a dying person's hand, knowing how priviedged you are to be in that role, seeing a...

  4. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    Fonenurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My usual UK site closed down, and I wanted somewhere to meet colleagues from all over the world and a search engine led me here - and I am so

  5. ? about evidence based nursing

    Fonenurse replied to Cheetie's topic in General Nursing

    Victims of heart attacks were routinely rested for weeks, not given much in way of treatment and then they started doing research on thrombolytics. Now thrombolysis is routine, but it didn't used to...

  6. I want to travel/work in Scotland, any suggestions?

    Fonenurse replied to synkitty's topic in International Nursing

    Hi synkitty If you go and look at the 'sticky threads' here, you will see a lot of information to help you. It isn't as easy as just coming here and working sadly. You will need to go through the...

  7. how does political issues affect nursing?

    Fonenurse replied to lateen808's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello lateen808 In the UK right now it is argued that politics has a huge effect on nursing. The government's modernisation agenda has a huge knock on effect with our pay scales being changed and a...

  8. Need Help & Advice (Non-settlement Visa)

    Fonenurse replied to biba's topic in International Nursing

    To be honest biba, I think you need to speak to the embassy about your situation and get advice from them. When you change your name to a married name it always adds confusion, no matter which country...

  9. Looking for Overseas Nurses Adaptation

    Fonenurse replied to zainne, RN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Congratulations on passing and getting a decision from the NMC. You need to look on their website www.nmc-uk.org for more information Try here...

  10. UK Nursing and European Resources

    Fonenurse replied to gwenith's topic in United Kingdom

    You are best talking to the NMC directly about it - they will advise

  11. Casualty on BBC1

    Fonenurse replied to marion12's topic in International Nursing

    Is that a good thing or a bad thing??

  12. Emergency Nursing in US and UK

    Fonenurse replied to marion12's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there - I guess like most TV programmes, there is a lot of dramatic licence, more about the story, rather than the actual care. Having only been in casualty as a patient, not a nurse, I guess that...

  13. Magic PIN number- when will it be mine

    Fonenurse replied to debbieuk's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations on passing by the way! Well done! Now all you have to do is nurse in the NHS for the next 40+ years - :roll sorry, just kidding. Really pleased for you - and just think, the postman...

  14. any advice for potential nursing student UK

    Fonenurse replied to sweetpealoubylou's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Louise I'm afraid I know nothing about the colleges you are applying to as I am in the north of England. I would suggst you try to attend an open day if they have them, and talk to their current...

  15. care assistnt without hep b injection

    Fonenurse replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    That's my point exactly english_nurse - I got immunity after 2 jabs - we are all very different and have to be guided by the tests to see if we need further

  16. care assistnt without hep b injection

    Fonenurse replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think you will find an exact answer as each person will react differently to the immunisation - some people don't even get full protection after the full course. If you want further...

  17. Did I make a mistake in choosing nursing?

    Fonenurse replied to mjscan_07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    K98 - I am sorry you feel this way - nursing isn't for everyone, but if you want to elaborate a little more, it might be helpful to you or the original

  18. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    Fonenurse replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I find the difference in people's feelings about unions really fascinating - here in the UK we have a lot of employment law to support us and legislation is often UK wide (although England often has...

  19. My first placement ever!

    Fonenurse replied to Heidi 87's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with all the others - and please bear in mind, if you have never done anything like this before - it may well seem really weird - and that's fine! I still remember my first placement - and it...

  20. Uk for Uk?

    Fonenurse replied to ClaireMacl's topic in United Kingdom

    Ok, we have a difference of opinion on some of this stuff - but at the end of the day we agree on one thing - AfC is a load of ****. So any suggestions as to what we can do about

  21. Uk for Uk?

    Fonenurse replied to ClaireMacl's topic in United Kingdom

    I don't - I blame the people who came up with this stuff - the government . DoH. In theory it seemed to work, it's the underfunding of the process and their insistance in adhering to unrealistic...

  22. Help please...phlebotomy

    Fonenurse replied to sticker 2's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning sticker2 - and welcome! When taking blood, to be honest I don't usually go for the veins I can see as they tend to be thin and friable. I do however go for the ones I can feel- and have a...

  23. Uk for Uk?

    Fonenurse replied to ClaireMacl's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry OG - I think you misunderstand PAs - I share an office with one, and how you describe her role is unfair. She is required to have a business degree, manages the budget, manages staff, does 1:1s,...

  24. Uk for Uk?

    Fonenurse replied to ClaireMacl's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi - I have kept quiet for a while on this thread, as I was one of the few who actually voted for AfC. I did it in the belief that the idea behind it was good - equal work for equal pay. HOWEVER,...

  25. screening applicants for telephonic triage

    Fonenurse replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi PeachesRN - for us, w require someone with a real breadth of experience as that is the type of patients we deal with - everything basically! I guess it depends on what companies you are applying...