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  1. the nursing diploma/interview

    Fonenurse replied to simonesmum's topic in International Nursing

    The most important thing is to be yourself... relax, take a list of questions you want answering, and make the most of it - please come back and let us know how you get

  2. screening applicants for telephonic triage

    Fonenurse replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    HI cab6e3. I work for a major employer of telephone triage nurses in the UK. We run an assessment day to screen our nurses. It is a big investment of time, but pays off because we get the right...

  3. Instituting Shared Governance

    Fonenurse replied to angel19775's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow - what a fantastic resource! Thanks for the

  4. Online Nursing Diagnoses,

    Fonenurse replied to CaringT's topic in General Nursing

    The problem I have with your thread is that I was always trained that nurses do not diagnose - we are not trained for that - yes we recognise signs and symptoms, but diagnosis is the job of a doctor....

  5. Which would you choose?

    Fonenurse replied to Kwality's topic in Nursing Career

    I would try to think more long term - what do you want to do with your life? What will make you more satisfied? You may be better off with the cheaper option financially, but would that job make you...

  6. Beating myself up - anyone else?

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

    Just take heart that this had no major effect on the patient, and was rectified so easily. We are all human, but with tasks like meds, it is so important to use the chart - not rely on notes or memory...

  7. Just dx'd w/possible DVT

    Fonenurse replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    You might find this article on DVT interesting. There are a lot of reasons why you could get a DVT - obviously the older you are the more at risk you become, and being less mobile as you get older...

  8. What happens when cancer takes you??

    Fonenurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    You might find this link helpful http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Cancertype/Lung however it is a UK site - so you will need to check with the patient's MD about treatment choices etc as things are...

  9. If it wasn't for bad luck....

    Fonenurse replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more with the other posters. Speaking as someone who has been rather poorly themselves of late, it has to come to an end eventually! I try to find something positive in each situation...

  10. Want to emigrate - need advice!

    Fonenurse replied to lordfrazer's topic in International Nursing

    Can I suggest you go and look through this thread https://allnurses.com/forums/f75/quickest-way-getting-things-done-licensed-us-98305.html and then come back and ask specific questions? There is a lot...

  11. Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators

    Fonenurse replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried a google search or searching the ANA site? I came up with http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom/fssafe99.htm http://www.nursingworld.org/quality/database.htm Hope these help? Best

  12. Research

    Fonenurse replied to maenqamar's topic in International Nursing

    There is an axtensive list of NHS Trusts here http://www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Acute/list.aspx and it might be worth writing to 'The Burns Unit' at each place to see if they can help. Not...

  13. DH dying-need prayers

    Fonenurse replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your DD will take time for yourselves now, and make the most of the e-friends you have here - we are many, all over the world, and you only...

  14. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Fonenurse replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    From one mother to another, please know that I am thinking of you. We may be thousands of miles apart, but we are still mothers with teenage sons and that is not an easy thing in itself. This is a...

  15. Nursing Research Project Ideas, anyone?

    Fonenurse replied to missboo622's topic in Research

    What areas of nursing interest you? There are so many areas you could research, that really it would be better to look at a specific area and then start thinking about specific questions. Do you have...

  16. Need help developing hospital wide policy, procedures & protocols

    Fonenurse replied to globalnurse's topic in Nurse Management

    These sites may or may not be of use to you. I have sent them to you by email also http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/indexMain.asp http://libraries.nelh.nhs.uk/guidelinesFinder/...

  17. Staff nurse hoping to get manager's perspective...

    Fonenurse replied to jen42's topic in Nurse Management

    It might be worth sitting down and doing a SWOT analysis - working out what your strengths and weaknesses are, as well as any opportunities you see coming up and any threats to your future career...

  18. LPN"s and telephone triage

    Fonenurse replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

    Do you use computer software in your daily triage with built-in protocols? How do you train your staff? As well as the great info Siri has given you, induction training is all-important. I work for a...

  19. Feel pretty good right now!

    Fonenurse replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    What an excellent piece of work. Pre-eclampsia is more commonly found from 32 weeks onwards, and not being an OB specialist, as you say, the hypertension she had could have been there pre-pregnancy,...

  20. Uk for Uk?

    Fonenurse replied to ClaireMacl's topic in United Kingdom

    I guess that I am unusual as I do not particularly want to work in the US and have never been there, but I joined allnurses when my regular nursing discussion board closed down and I wanted to...

  21. Diet Advice

    Fonenurse replied to dearluv20's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have just answered your own question. It's a matter of lifestyle and being prepared. I have lost 30lb over the last few months by reducing the amount of saturated fat I eat, eating less...

  22. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Fonenurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Don't these buttons add to the infection risk?? Surely they are just another area where germs can

  23. Can I still go to the gym regularly (Once I am nursing school)?

    Fonenurse replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    Sounds to me like you have the makings of a good nurse if you are thinking ahead and trying to anticipate things. There is no reason why you shouldn't continue your 'other life' around nursing school...

  24. Moving from UK to US Nursing - Good or bad idea?

    Fonenurse replied to southamton.co.uk's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Can I suggest you look in the UK and International sections? There are loads of people there who have made the move or are about to - their experiences may shed some light on this for

  25. Opinions please--Did I do the right thing?

    Fonenurse replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As the others have said, yes you did! The patient did not have the benefit of knowing the observation readings. They were symptomatic when you withheld the meds. If you had done what 'they' had wanted...