Lee_Ryan

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1. Taking Vacations

   Lee_Ryan replied to caal19's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, congratulations on your graduation and new job. Next, don't you have paid annual leave? Sorry I'm not answering anything, just curious about how things are in US. I'm a nurse in Rep of Ireland.

2. Wearing scrubs home?

   Lee_Ryan posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm curious about nurses' scrubs in US. Is it true that you need to buy your own scrubs and wash it yourself at home? I saw on tv, some people wear scrubs on their way to/from home and somewhere in between, is it also happening? In Finland where ...

3. Nursing in Ireland

   Lee_Ryan replied to Dara-mfon's topic in General World

   Hi Dara, Sorry for the late reply. Yes, one of the first things they asked was whether or not we need working permit, and that put things off. I did call agencies & hospitals and ask them directly if they will provide permits, I won't bother if t...

4. Nursing in Ireland

   Lee_Ryan replied to Dara-mfon's topic in General World

   Hi Dara, I'm more or less in the same position with you, only different country. Graduated, got NMBI pin, except that I don't have 1year experience (so you have more to offer!). Anyway, have you tried applying via recruiters? Just type nursing recrui...

5. What is a challenging specialty

   Lee_Ryan replied to direw0lf's topic in General Specialties

   Thank you, @operations. Your answer helped me see things from different perspective. I wrote down your answer and will share it with my friend. Also thank you, @direw0lf, for posting the spot-on, well-put question. Cheers.

6. Oral hygiene for bedridden pt

   Lee_Ryan posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm a student and I have question about patient's oral hygiene i hope any of the members here can help. So, we had a 90y.o granny, who recently had an abdominal surgery. She is obese, bedridden and has drains coming out of her stomach. On my l...

7. Passing gas in the OR

   Lee_Ryan replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks Rose_Queen & offlabel. Yes this is for real. I will scrub in & stand near the scrub nurse. I will ask my mentor fo sure, but i thought there are more people here to ask from :)

8. Passing gas in the OR

   Lee_Ryan posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello, I will start my clinical practice in the OR soon. I wonder if the members here have any experience about what to do during surgery, if for example, the bowel decides to pass some gas or we need to sneeze/scratch/cough. Also what do we do with ...

9. Working in Ireland without agency

   Lee_Ryan replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in International

   Irishicugal, thank you soo much!! You gave new perspective for me to consider about. Best wishes for you :)))

10. Working in Ireland without agency

    Lee_Ryan replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in International

    Hi irishicugal, thanks for your response. I am in Finland, so if everything goes well, I should be able to get automatic recognition from the NMBI. I just thought about trying to get things done by myself. What about you? Do you mind sharing the agen...

11. Working in Ireland without agency

    Lee_Ryan posted a topic in International

    Hello everyone, I'm planning to register with Irish nursing board (NMBI) and try to find a job with HSE. I'd like to do that without using recruitment agency. Anybody willing to share their experience with me please? Or is it even a good idea? Any ad...