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  1. Back to work with knee problems...work at home

    Fonenurse replied to moose8810's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you thought about telephone triage? There are a variety of roles in differing specialties see the forum for more

  2. Thank You Allnurses!!

    Fonenurse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have made so many good friends here, and even visited the USA thanks to inspiration from posters and mods. I love the support, friendship and celebration of the art and science of nursing that is...

  3. UK old nurses question

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    We used to send students to pharmacy for bowman's capsules to the works department for elbow grease and to theatre for a long

  4. UK old nurses question

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Icthopaste - http://www.dressings.org/Dressings/icthopas.html comes to

  5. Hi im new

    Fonenurse replied to mumoffour's topic in International Nursing

    Hello and welcome - great to see a new face! Apologies for the delay in responding - have been mega busy. We do telephone assessment to avoid patients having to come up to hospital, and only invite...

  6. I need encouragement.....

    Fonenurse replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was told at an early age that I would never amount to much and wouldn't pass my school leaving exams. My teachers couldn't see me achieving. Your mother cannot imagine you as a nurse - her lack of...

  7. The Importance of the Older and Experienced Nurse in the Workplace

    Fonenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a huge issue in the UK where it is predicted that a very high proportion of our nurses (180,000 nurses) will retire in the next few years. Without older nurses how will younger less...

  8. cardiac drug

    Fonenurse replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    It's not in the BNF but this info in Wikipedia is illuminating

  9. NHS pension

    Fonenurse replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    It might be worth you contacting the pensions agency directly. They have a 'contact us' section on http://www.nhspa.gov.uk/nhspa_site/index.htm Ask for a statement of what you will receive - they...

  10. Pay rise.

    Fonenurse replied to nightmare's topic in International Nursing

    "Muddy bottoms" - sounds like a place John Cleese might visit, sorry, it's been a long

  11. Becotide

    Fonenurse replied to metdog's topic in International Nursing

    I also found this www2.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Health%20Services/Pharmacy/Formulary/Pink%20One/The%20Pink%20One%2071.pdf which echoes what SirI has

  12. Research RN Roll Call

    Fonenurse replied to anc33's topic in Research

    Hello anc33 Have a look here where many of us have written a little of ourselves... Best wishes

  13. Won't be around for a short while

    Fonenurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Have onlyh just seen your posts as I have been AWOL from allnurses SD. Glad you got there ok, and here's wishing you all the happiness in the world on your

  14. Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Cariad - as you've lived in the best part of the UK, we'll adopt you! Wales and Scotland are ok, but from England I wish you all good things, peace of mind, safety and heartfelt prayers... still...

  15. The Cat needs help

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    If thje job you are doing is your own, then you should be paid at that rate... as Sharrie says, ring your unions asap... Once you have worked your 37.5 hours in a week, then you should be paid as...

  16. into the past

    Fonenurse replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    I've got one too - but it was mine - oh dear, how old do I feel right now??

  17. Interview techniques for University (Adult Nursing)

    Fonenurse replied to pizzalover's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations pizzalover - looking forward to hearing how you get on with your training - welcome to the world of nursing!

  18. Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Cariad - you are truly inspirational - best wishes from across the pond - you are a fantastic rock to your DH - long may you continue to have energy and strength! Best wishes

  19. Oncology clinical research nurses! question for ya

    Fonenurse replied to MsGolightlyRN's topic in Research

    HI I used to work as an oncology research nurse but haven't for a while. The job for me was just as emotionally draining as the ward, and sometimes even more so as patients thought the research...

  20. Nurse bashing by UK public AGAIN

    Fonenurse replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    Its easy to target a faceless group in public in this way instead of addressing concerns via a complaints system at the time. Were these people nurses or health care assistants? What was his motive...

  21. Looking For Information On Telephone Triage

    Fonenurse replied to alwaysalady55's topic in Telephone Triage

    Just sending a CV is ok, but I would recommend an accompanying letter explaining what you are after, what skills you have and why you want to work for their company - perhaps do a little research on...

  22. Fellow RN died this morning.

    Fonenurse replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry for your loss - it happened to a colleague of mine in a similar fashion many years ago. Truly tragic. You and her family and loved ones are in my thoughts and

  23. Back Injury-may lose career, help !

    Fonenurse replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    A group where you might be able to get more support and help is WING USA. They are the work injured nurses group - can I suggest you look at their web page and take it from there? Here is the link:...

  24. Visiting London soon

    Fonenurse replied to lotus32's topic in International Nursing

    Nursing in the UK is so diverse and changing beyond recognition. What I like about it is still the same as ever - making a difference to someone who appreciates what I did. I work in quality...

  25. Daft things you've done after night shift

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    When a student I was on nights over Christmas and New Year with nights off in between. My mother still tells the tale of how I went to bed at 09:00 on Christmas day and woke up at 7pm on 26th...