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  1. Looking for some words of wisdom

    Fonenurse replied to msulliva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you feel this is the right move to make, then 'good on ya girl!' Don't listen to people who are disbelievers - money isn't everything, and if you know it is the right move, then go for it! I tried...

  2. hello

    Fonenurse replied to traceyannelouise's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Tracey - lovely to see you on the site. There are lots of UK nurses here, but there is always room for more! Great to meet

  3. Ian Noble

    Fonenurse replied to StuPer's topic in Oncology

    Ian Noble was an amazing character, and his diaries online have been helpful to many. Along with John Diamond http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1198541.stm they have made cancer a subject that can be...

  4. I Have Done It!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fonenurse replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations - not easy geting a place - like gold dust in fact - well done, and good luck on the

  5. Need advice from UK nurse

    Fonenurse replied to bbkeasey's topic in International Nursing

    To look and see what jobs are available in the UK, try http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ You won't find every job in the UK but it will give you some idea of what's on offer. To research an area, I suggest you...

  6. Mixups in Administering Chemotherapy Drug Lead to Deaths

    Fonenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This sort of error was being reported way back in 2001 in the UK, why have we not learned? See link http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/322/7281/257 In an oncology unit where I worked we all...

  7. HRT (testosterone cream)

    Fonenurse replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    My hormone is a different one - I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago (aged 42) and due to a family history of ovarian cancer I opted for removal of all ovaries and tubes. It took a week or two for...

  8. Why are healthcare profession pts the WORST to take care of???

    Fonenurse replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I get frustrated cos my husband, who is a pharmacist has been hospitalised a few times over the 25 years we have been married and the staff always assume he knows what is going to happen and never...

  9. Hospital policy about absenteeism.

    Fonenurse replied to NYNURSE8000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang on here - shingles is a condition where you can pass on the virus to immune suppressed patients - and that by giving them the virus, and them catching chickenpox could kill them. What would you...

  10. sleeping disorder on night shift

    Fonenurse replied to lee22's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried a combination of everything mentioned here over the years. I find turning the day around works well. I have cereal and milk when I get up, and a cooked evening meal in the morning before...

  11. HRT (testosterone cream)

    Fonenurse replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    HI, I always try to remember that reported side effects are usually ALL the ever reported effects - it does not mean you will get them all, or any for that matter. I web site I find useful that is UK...

  12. Taking Life Span

    Fonenurse replied to cat716's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Welcome from me too! Glad to see

  13. failed nursing student

    Fonenurse replied to lilypod's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Lilypod, Sorry to hear about your assignment. Have you been to see your tutors? It is in both your interest and theirs to get you through the course. Do you not have a '3 attempts' rule? I know I...

  14. Filipina Nurses in the UK, Kumusta Kayo?

    Fonenurse replied to yvettedq's topic in International Nursing

    HI, to work as a nurse in the UK you need to be a registered nurse. The best place for information is here: http://www.nmc-uk.org/nmc/main/registration/Reg_Overseas_and_EU/Overseas_and_EU Hope this...

  15. Should I or should I not BECOME A NURSE??!

    Fonenurse replied to browsing's topic in Nursing Career

    You seem very confused. When I find myself having to make a decision, I stop, write a list of pros and cons and then make a decision. Some of the suggestions given here by others are very sensible and...

  16. Should nurses' license to practice depend on modeling responsible health conduct...

    Fonenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, does this mean that I might be struck off because I am overweight, or forget to clean my teeth once? How far do we extend the role of nurse - every waking minute? Whilst this person can be...

  17. what about this for an idea

    Fonenurse replied to chrisrob's topic in United Kingdom

    Did you all meet up then? If not, fancy trying to arrange a meeting? As you can see, being new, I am very keen - great to see that the UK has its own thread