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  1. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    1000 is a large number for a Trust like that - wonder what their plans are to restructure

  2. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    oh no! tina - i'm in north west - which trust is that? i am trying to build up a picture of where there are no jobs, because if they make nhs direct staff redundant in some areas there will be no jobs...

  3. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    Fonenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above sentiments from over the pond Tweety - I have a great respect for you and all of your advice and support. (Oh boy, does that ever sound British and proper - oh well!) Seriously...

  4. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Well - I went on a train to London today to take part in the lobby. You can find out more about Parliament here http://www.parliament.uk/ I spent most of my day in the central lobby...

  5. Fired by St Joes

    Fonenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Kay - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Whilst a security blanket may have gone, you are now not tied to somewhere that does not appreciate human beings as people. Best wishes for a bright new...

  6. Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Fonenurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    The current climate in the UK and the job situation has now prompted me to consider moving to the USA. I know I said I would never do it, but no jobs and a possible looming redundancy have made me...

  7. Afc (ksf Review)

    Fonenurse replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    I would feel awkward if someone took my portfolio home - I am rather attached to it - but on the plus side - it shows she was prepared to read it and invest the time in you - there's not many who...

  8. Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I do agree with you Claire - problem is, with a break in service to the NHS when I had a back injury, I am not eligible for much of a redundancy payment and this means I need a job fast if I get made...

  9. I'm leaving my job tomorrow

    Fonenurse replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Letina - I wish you all the best - it's never easy when one door closes - but another one always opens - and to start the rest of your life hundreds of miles away is a real new chapter - how

  10. Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Australia does sound much faster - and no examination either - hmmm. I also have relatives out there, and according to one website I have enough points to be considered there... decisions

  11. Can anyone help with case law on consent

    Fonenurse replied to chapmajc's topic in International Nursing

    I guess you'll have seen this also www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/journal/2001(2)/page?123.pdf and the case they are citing is Sidaway v Board of Governors of the Bethlem Royal Hospital [1985] AC...

  12. Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Tina Problem is I still am passionate about UK nursing - just may not be able to practice if I don't have a job! :trout: is such an apt smiley right now - feel that the government have slapped...

  13. Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks - much

  14. Can anyone help with case law on consent

    Fonenurse replied to chapmajc's topic in International Nursing

    Have you tried this link? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolam_Test There are a few pieces of info on case law

  15. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Jo You need to contact your regional office - they are arranging FREE travel to London. See http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/boardsregions.php to find out contact details. I'll look out for you! I am...

  16. A busy few months

    Fonenurse replied to suehp's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome back - sorry to hear that you have had a rough few

  17. Change, change, change

    Fonenurse replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many things we used to do that we don't now: MI patients being in hospital for weeks on bed rest Using egg white and oxygen on pressure sores Rubbing pressure areas to improve...

  18. Assignment

    Fonenurse replied to spal's topic in International Nursing

    Try this one also

  19. the auditors are coming!!!!!!

    Fonenurse replied to debbieuk's topic in International Nursing

    Just make sure that you are in a union and get your rep to attend any inspection they make - they can then support you and correct any misinformation or strange ideas the auditors may get. Try not to...

  20. Patricia Hewitt

    Fonenurse replied to Owain Glyndwr's topic in International Nursing

    I was actually there - in the conference when all of this happened! It was amazing! I have just returned home and wow. I have been on TV interviewed by the national press etc etc. It was truly a...

  21. ODP's and administering drugs

    Fonenurse replied to debbieuk's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with Madwife and Mabel - our code of conduct and chain of command have served us well - and they will continue to do so in the future as long as we don't allow our role to be eroded and...

  22. Raises-how often do you get them?

    Fonenurse replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the UK we have our cost of living increase negotiated annually by the unions - in the NHS we are on a single pay scale called Agenda for Change. We also get an incremental rise each year based...

  23. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    spacenurse, I'm not sure - but thank you for your

  24. Best Advice You've Ever Heard

    Fonenurse replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above - plus one more piece of advice - care for patients / clients as if they were members of your own

  25. What influenced you to become a nurse?

    Fonenurse replied to sweetpealoubylou's topic in International Nursing

    My mother! She told me I couldn't live at home with no money coming in and this was the only job that offered accommodation and paid you as well! You may think I am joking, but I'm not... she filled...