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  1. Split Thread / Nurse workload ratio

    Fonenurse replied to wtbcrna's topic in International Nursing

    I know this is a topic regularly discussed within the Royal College of Nursing but it hasn't come to a final decision or a formula or anything like that - not yet, but hopefully it will happen...

  2. Will not take your advice

    Fonenurse replied to RNinfamily's topic in Telephone Triage

    In the UK we have the ability to break confidentiality and send the paramedics if we truly believe life to be in danger. I would rather stand up in a court of law having done something in the best...

  3. Chat Room Meeting

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Hee hee - first time I've remembered about chat in weeks and can't get there either... lol Guess it's gone to the same place as the arcade... bandwidth

  4. pros and cons to nursing research

    Fonenurse replied to maximillia's topic in Research

    New RN Grad 2008 - if you practice as a nurse, you will always be in a situation where your licence could be on the line if you messed up. However I think the idea of practising in your desired field...

  5. nurses get blame abuse any docs out there

    Fonenurse replied to Martinette's topic in International Nursing

    :yeahthat: Also, I would suggest ringing RCN Direct and getting a steward down to support you - I know you have mixed feelings about this due to the lack of support in the past, but if you are an RCN...

  6. How many hours is legal ?

    Fonenurse replied to Janey's topic in International Nursing

    Here is some more info which might be helpful http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/WorkingHoursAndTimeOff/DG_10029426 The person working all of those extra hours may also be in breach of...

  7. pros and cons to nursing research

    Fonenurse replied to maximillia's topic in Research

    Hi Maximilia The field is so diverse I don't know if you will get a single response - you may get a variety of differing ones. I think to be a research nurse there are a couple of things you need to...

  8. telephone triage

    Fonenurse replied to dec2007's topic in Telephone Triage

    There are some books available with protocols etc. Different jobs use different software. As for tips - this forum is a pretty good place! My biggest tip is, when in a telephone triage position assume...

  9. Are you happy?

    Fonenurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I'm unhappy - actually I would say unsettled and wandering. I am struggling inside with life's big questions - like what mark I'll leave on the world, and whar difference I am making in the...

  10. Need help with Critiquing a Nursing research journal

    Fonenurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Research

    you could try the following: www.chesapeake.edu/asc/writing/critiquehandout.pdf http://www.marietta.edu/~peeblesm/452%20article%20critique.htm and although a little long, this is interesting too...

  11. Need help with Critiquing a Nursing research journal

    Fonenurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Research

    I think your references will be about the evidence, interpretation and analysis of the article - so text books which cover appraisal might be helpful - some of these might be in your library and be...

  12. Will it improve

    Fonenurse replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Actually some really lowly paid grades also benefited - now some of them get the same terms and conditions as the rest of us, get more holidays and unsocial hours payments when they didn't before -...

  13. Need help with Critiquing a Nursing research journal

    Fonenurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Research

    OK - I think they key here is 'the value of the article'. Does the article do what it sets out to do? Look at the aims of the article as it states them. Does the article actually do what it states it...

  14. Nurse: Wanted in Isle of Man

    Fonenurse replied to yoo jin's topic in International Nursing

    Some information about the Isle of Man is here http://www.isleofman.com/tourism/factfile/ - it is a country in its own right but is part of the British Isles and therefore for nursing issues,...

  15. nursing in England

    Fonenurse replied to nataly3's topic in United Kingdom

    The language requirements for Ireland are International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test. Listening = 6.5 Reading = 6.5 Writing = 7.0 Speaking= 7.0 Overall = 7.0Other...

  16. telephone triage

    Fonenurse replied to dec2007's topic in Telephone Triage

    Please bear in mind that any of these companies will expect a level of experience - often 3+ years, your communication skills will need to be excellent, and being a different sort of work, the main...

  17. Need help with Critiquing a Nursing research journal

    Fonenurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in Research

    Can you write out the exact words for your assignment please? I'm unclear whether you are being asked to critique a whole journal or one single article. Either way you will need to reference your...

  18. Nursing Research Question

    Fonenurse replied to Northern nephron's topic in Research

    You might like to try these websites: http://www.utexas.edu/research/pair/formulat.htm http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~pzapf/classes/CRJ70000/Formulating%20the%20research%20question.htm...

  19. How long did you Lurk before joining allnurses.com?

    Fonenurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    It didn't take me more than a few seconds to see the wealth of information support and friendship available here and I just knew that allnurses was something I wanted to be a part of. Same goes for...

  20. Will it improve

    Fonenurse replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    XB9S - {{{hugs}}} - you are not alone. There have been some real stinkers of decisions with AfC bandings. Where I used to work our nurses and their line managers were all banded the same - absolute...

  21. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    Fonenurse replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm gonna be one of those old dears who is a real know it all and tells the nursing staff about the good old days! I will be the one causing trouble and mayhem - all I can say is, the poor poor...

  22. Happy Birthday Silverdragon102

    Fonenurse replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Yes SD - many happy returns! Hope you have had a great day!

  23. X Factor!

    Fonenurse replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    I love X factor and was surprised by the result. I heard on the radio today that Rhyddian has been offered a million pound contract but I can't find anything on the web. Guess this was a rumour -...

  24. Informal Visit

    Fonenurse replied to Savonarola's topic in International Nursing

    Look on it as your chance to vet them - you'll get the opportunity to see if you will like it there - I have changed my mind following an informal visit before now! It also gives you the opportunity...

  25. Happy New Year

    Fonenurse replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Belated Happy New Year! Have already broken my resolution - knew I shouldn't have made any! Looking forward to seeing you all in