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  1. Being rated by patients

    Fonenurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    Patients in England can now rate their health care experience at http://www.patientopinion.org.uk/ and this is the way for patients to let people know how they really feel about their health care......

  2. Salary question??

    Fonenurse replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of the prices you quote are similar - an average apartment here with 2 beds is likely to cost anything between $700 and $2775 a month depending on where you live. A neighbours house sold...

  3. Irish Work Permit

    Fonenurse replied to MBrickle's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Melissa - are we talking Northern Ireland or Southern Ireland. They are run very differently and different rules apply. For Southern Ireland try http://www.nursingboard.ie/ and for Northern Ireland...

  4. NMC Code of Conduct

    Fonenurse replied to Mandy1012's topic in International Nursing

    It's a code of conduct which sets out how they expect you to behave. Breach it, and you could be struck off the nursing register for ever. I would take it very seriously - it's more than guidelines...

  5. screening applicants for telephonic triage

    Fonenurse replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    We like our staff to have worked in at least two areas - medical, ER, Onc, OBGYN, paeds, psych... the more diverse their experience the better. As far as critical thinking goes - we assess this at...

  6. Did I make a mistake in choosing nursing?

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

    I agree with Leslie - it could be the floating - I only did this for six months when I first qualified, and it was long enough. You need to put some roots down, get a sense of belonging and to feel...

  7. Am I losing it??

    Fonenurse replied to anitadifflife's topic in Nursing Career

    We all do anitadifflife - it's for a '5 strikes and you're out' system I think - others see a red warning triangle against our names and they can report abusive or nasty posts - only panic if they...

  8. Salary question??

    Fonenurse replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    Is 56000 - 60000 a starting salary for new grads? If so, then I think I feel a move to the USA. Starting salary in the UK is around $32500 - no wonder nurses want to come to the USA - book me a plane...

  9. I'm happy to report...........

    Fonenurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    It's fantastic news - I am so pleased for you! Hope your first day goes

  10. Reality Check. How many calls do you triage?

    Fonenurse replied to Audreyfay's topic in Telephone Triage

    Sorry - obviously didn't read the post thoroughly enough - 52 calls divided by three is just over seventeen each - which is way less than I would expect to do on a shift! On quiet days I would do 24+...

  11. I'm excited about my new career!!

    Fonenurse replied to nurse_shane's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I think your excitement about your new career is what's so great - it'll be infectious to others - it's lovely to hear people who are so enthused about their job. I can't claim to have made such a...

  12. chemotherapy certification

    Fonenurse replied to lmpotter's topic in Oncology

    What does the board of nursing have to say? Could you make a general enquiry about whether it is mandatory in your state, and if so, what courses they would recommend. This would then give you...

  13. Reality Check. How many calls do you triage?

    Fonenurse replied to Audreyfay's topic in Telephone Triage

    I guess it depends on what algorithms you use and how long they are, what type of calls you take etc. For a full symptom assessment, checking vitals and giving advice I reckon on 10 minutes per...

  14. Hello

    Fonenurse replied to nurseky's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello nurseky Welcome - there are loads of us here that have been 'around' in nursing terms for many years - and folk here who can answer your questions - my advice is to 'dive right in' on the...

  15. New Here

    Fonenurse replied to SuperFlyRN's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome SuperflyRN There are loads of forums here where you should be able to get the info you need - welcome and hope you enjoy being part of the allnurses

  16. Hospital food

    Fonenurse replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I was a patient recently and ordered broccoli quiche - what actually came up on the plate was... well, certainly not that! It was textured vegetable protein (tofu or similar) made to look like minced...

  17. How often do you play hooky?

    Fonenurse replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Call in sick? Hmm - even tried to work through a pancreatitis attack - not to be recommended. We don't get 'sick days' in the UK - we have time we are allowed depending upon our length of service...

  18. Community Nursing & Category C patients

    Fonenurse replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Hi In some parts of the UK, NHS Direct take the CAT C calls from the ambulance service and assess and refer if required. I know I used to when I was on the phones - we triage and advise - often these...

  19. health form for student nurse- worried

    Fonenurse replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Lisa First of all good luck with the interview! It will be hard to comment on your persoal medical condition online like this. What I suggest is that you talk to Occy Health and be frank with them...

  20. Hi and a question about smoking.

    Fonenurse replied to Jaynes73's topic in International Nursing

    It's a great idea, and for those who are in hospital for quite some time, would possibly be effective, but to make it truly successful making it a multi-disciplinary project, with doctors prescribing...

  21. nursing issues in the UK

    Fonenurse replied to cheena's topic in International Nursing

    This depends - sometimes you can ask for a transfer and go in as an entry level nurse in the new specialism. You will be expected to study and acquire skills all through any job - it's called the...

  22. screening applicants for telephonic triage

    Fonenurse replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    Telephone triage is often about so much more than just following a script - mainly because patients cannot be scripted - they are human beings who usually deviate from set scripts with their problems...

  23. nursing issues in the UK

    Fonenurse replied to cheena's topic in International Nursing

    The bullyinh campaign information is on the RCN website. The 2% pay award is what the government are trying to offer us this year - neither the RCN or other health related unions will accept this...

  24. nursing issues in the UK

    Fonenurse replied to cheena's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Cheena I work in telephone triage, and I believe from reading th forums here a lot of the issues we face are very similar, in a lot of the different fields. Compared to the US we don't have a lot...

  25. nursing issues in the UK

    Fonenurse replied to cheena's topic in International Nursing

    Hi If you go to the RCN website - www.rcn.org.uk you will find a lot of informaion there - salary scales etc. To find out about education programmes I suggest you try any University and look at their...