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  1. Any one else annoyed by this?....

    Fonenurse replied to Happy2CU's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have done the right thing in this case - there will always be a small percentage of creeps and slime balls in this world, and you have just encountered one - as you have seen by others...

  2. Terrorist attacks in the UK again

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Different mind set Anna - I can't fathom it out It's really scary when it becomes that close to youor own experience, isn't

  3. Am new and desparate to move

    Fonenurse replied to Getoff's topic in International Nursing

    HI The31woman It might be worth checking in the Canada forum for answers to your questions Best wishes

  4. nursing in England

    Fonenurse replied to nataly3's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry to add another word of warning - if you obtain registration with the UK Nursing and MIdwifery Council and then decide to work as a health care assistant / auxiliary or aide, if you make an...

  5. Terrorist attacks in the UK again

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I came to the US last year just as security became heightened again - I think that this is probably the safest time to fly - never had bags checked more vigorously! DDs boyfriend flew back to the UK...

  6. anyone affected by the floods?

    Fonenurse replied to cybernurse81's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry to hear you got caught in the floods. For once we aren't affected, but I travel an 80 mile round trip to work each day on the M6 and M61 and the flooding and rain make it a very unpleasant...

  7. Wanting To Know What I Need To Know

    Fonenurse replied to linda216's topic in International Nursing

    As Anna has already said, unless you come from Europe it is difficult for overseas nurses to get jobs here. Sadly even experienced UK nurses are having problems - I know this as lots of my colleagues...

  8. Support to the UK Nurses

    Fonenurse replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks - it just makes me realise how small a world this is, and the feelings I had for the USA on 9/11 have now come flooding back for my fellow Brits... and as SilverDragon says, the flooding has...

  9. Adjusting to night shift--HELP!!

    Fonenurse replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    Warm bath to relax me straight after the shift, warm drink (not coffee or tea) and a little food all helps. If I wake up, I go to the bathroom, try to keep my eyes closed, and go right back to bed....

  10. Interviewing for research position

    Fonenurse replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Research

    CookieLady Make sure you take your enthusiasm with you - when interviewing, I like people who are enthusiastic, have researched the organisation and are honest - if you have some areas where you feel...

  11. Coughing...and other tips?

    Fonenurse replied to nurscee's topic in Telephone Triage

    We also have - sleeping propped up, more pillows etc or books or blocks to raise the head of the bed or cot - helps prevent that tickling niggly cough.... sorry for responding so

  12. Telephone triage RN

    Fonenurse replied to PhillyKidRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can also read more here

  13. watchers and lurkers

    Fonenurse replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    Like some of the other posters, I am guilty of engaging mouth a little too often at times - and being a tight northerner, being a premium member I want to get my money's worth -

  14. Is this a research or an audit ?

    Fonenurse replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    OK, the simplified version is that audit is a way of measuring care against a set of defined and agreed standards. Research is a way of finding out if something works, or how it works or if patients...

  15. Chat Room Meeting

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    I've only just returned to allnurses - sorry! Look forward to next week instead - if I'm not on a

  16. salary range 2007

    Fonenurse replied to cab6e3's topic in Telephone Triage

    I work in the UK in telephone triage and get $23 per hour before deductions. I have been doing this role for 5 years. Hope this

  17. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Fonenurse replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't understand what you think is sicko about this - it's all true! We don't pay at the point of delivery (except for dental work) - and we do give people money if they can't afford their travel...

  18. Is this a research or an audit ?

    Fonenurse replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    the main difference between research and audit is that the research question is "are we working to the best practice/standards?", whereas the audit question is "are we carrying out our work to the...

  19. What would you miss?

    Fonenurse replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm, after visiting the USA last year, I think I would say I miss the weather in the USA, really good deli breakfasts, nice bagels, hustle and bustle of New York and the 24/7 lifestyle If I ever left...

  20. Hi (intro)

    Fonenurse replied to shecali's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi - there are several different TT services in the UK - some for private healthcare companies, and one main service for the NHS, called NHS Direct, and that's who I work for. Our service is...

  21. Older nurse falling to bits

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    There is an organisation in the USA which has links with the Royal College of Nursing work injured nurses group in the UK You can read more about it here http://www.wingusa.org/ or the UK one...

  22. help needed please help!!!

    Fonenurse replied to macenna's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Macenna Aren't you all banded under agenda for change? It's not about the skills you have, your grading or banding is about what is required for the job - is your friend working to the same job...

  23. Hi (intro)

    Fonenurse replied to shecali's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi Betty Nice to meet you - I am a telephone triage nurse in the UK. So how long have you been doing telephone triage? I know what you mean about the repetition, but there's always that unusual call...

  24. tired of certain calls

    Fonenurse replied to G'smommy's topic in Telephone Triage

    I had to laugh when I read your post - it sounded so familiar - especially in winter I hate influenza and fever calls, chickenpox and diarrhoea! I long for the challenge of something different - but...

  25. uk television

    Fonenurse replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    not fair belinda - it's minus one here and snowy - how i wish i was somewhere warm by a pool! boring as anything cariad - she's mooching round like an old hag, twittering like one of the witches...