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  1. advice please

    Fonenurse replied to clothears's topic in International Nursing

    I was in exactly the same position. I went to work in a reputable nursing home. The pace is different and the quality of relationships is there - my advice would be to take it slowly, work part time...

  2. RCN has adopted a neutral stance on assisted suicide...

    Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

    From the RCN site When did the consultation take place and what did it involve? The consultation opened on the 16 February 2009 and closed on the 22 May. A policy briefing paper providing an overview...

  3. research study

    Fonenurse replied to student_nurse1986's topic in International Nursing

    But the last bit of the sentence is key really - include the following So what followed? The reason you are finding it hard is that the question is asking for quantitative studies - ie numerical...

  4. research study

    Fonenurse replied to student_nurse1986's topic in International Nursing

    The reason you'll be having difficulty finding something is that the study type they're asking you to write about is quantitative - it's about a systematic review or randomised controlled trial, and...

  5. is anyone familiar with the phrase 'Clinical Supervision'?

    Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

    We practised clinical supervision when I worked at NHS Direct, and we were given reflective time together in our 'on duty' time. Particularly as a new telephone triage nurse I found this extremely...

  6. KSF Second gateway question

    Fonenurse replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

    Different Trusts do it in different ways - mine do it by the 'if we haven't heard anything, you get the increment' method, however I have also worked in places where paperwork is the norm - either...

  7. Infection Control e-learning package

    Fonenurse replied to chani's topic in International Nursing

    Hi It's mandatory in my Trust for all staff to complete it in the first 3 months in post. It's fairly basic, but covers the needed ground. As far as e-learning packages go I think it's not bad - not...

  8. Happy New Year

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    Happy New Year from a very frosty North of

  9. Pancreatitis...with no pain?

    Fonenurse replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I personally had pancreatitis a few years ago and had mild pain only - my worst symptom was nausea and vomiting. I was under 45 years of age and rarely drank alcohol. It was due to gall stones stuck...

  10. Merry Christmas

    Fonenurse replied to honey75's topic in International Nursing

    Merry Christmas - hope your holidays are going well. I feel guilty as I am off duty until 5th January! Never had such a long festive

  11. Do I have enough experience?

    Fonenurse replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Telephone Triage

    I think it will depend on how you feel about your experience and what job you are applying for, but working in ED and also onc will have shown you a good slice of life. It may be worth asking the...

  12. nurse talking on phone..

    Fonenurse replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    I've performance managed staff who insist on using their phone in this way -what are the organisation's policies and management like in enforcing them I wonder? For me, this behaviour is rude and...

  13. Help :(

    Fonenurse replied to anna_spanner89's topic in International Nursing

    Is this your personal statement for your UCAS application? Well done for thinking in a mature and rounded way and managing to get this onto paper! Good luck and please let us know how you get

  14. Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    Fonenurse replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    I think this thread is a great idea. I try to keep up with everyone's journals but of late have been working so many extra hours due to the state of the department and short-staffing so have been AWOL...

  15. Flu Shot ??

    Fonenurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I had mine this week. They not only protect the person who has them, but also helps to widen the immunity of the whole community - I'd rather not have flu or be off work over the winter

  16. Coroners Court

    Fonenurse replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Contacting the RCN if you are a member would be a really good idea - even if only for moral support. They have a lot of experience in this area and can help you through this - they also have a...

  17. christmas card exchange 2008

    Fonenurse replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Chris - good luck for your exam - hope all went

  18. Here's my lame career path...any chance I could do triage?

    Fonenurse replied to turncoughdeepbreathe's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi turncoughdeepbreathe Sorry to hear you are feeling low right now. The key skill for a telephone triage nurse is critical thinking. If you are able to question people opf varying communication...

  19. christmas card exchange 2008

    Fonenurse replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I love this way of letting fellow nurses around the world know we are thinking of them during the festive season - and my kids tease me that I get so many cards from all over the world - I'm in again...

  20. Gateway and KSF

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I've just completed all my staff appraisals. It should be much better than the old appraisals, and you should already have a good idea of how it is going because you are supposed to be in the driving...

  21. No pharmacist at night?

    Fonenurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a pharmacist here in the UK. They have an emergency cupboard and technicians who stock the cupboards on the ward. They also keep stocks of 'TTOs' (tablets to take away) so the pharmacist...

  22. How big is your facility?

    Fonenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm curious. I'm currently working on a project with an American company, and more and more I realise how different things are between the USA and the UK. One issue is the size of facilities. In...

  23. Personality Type and Nursing

    Fonenurse replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it twice today and varied between ENTJ and

  24. How big is your facility?

    Fonenurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK - we have a different system in the UK, so when you say level 1 center or level 2, can you explain what that

  25. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    Fonenurse replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    IV Potassium is not allowed at this concentration at ward level. Just to point out, this tragic loss of life was 5 years ago... Several questions arise about this incident - why was it available at...