jenkt

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1. Balancing Nursing and having kids

   jenkt replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

   I think most parents would agree that having a child shifts your priorities. Before giving birth to my son, I was happy to work full time as a RN plus a part time job. Presently, I am happy to go back to work (now that my son is 16 months old!) but ...

2. Avoid the UK

   jenkt replied to Jhurlow's topic in UK

   I 1000000000% agree with this post!! I am a Canadian trained nurse who moved here to the UK two years ago. I did obtain nursing registration here but it was not without (many, MANY) problems. I have yet to practise as I gave birth to my son, however...

3. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

   jenkt replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Am I crazy to argue 1:4 on med/surg, ideally 1:3?? I am talking a ratio that can significantly reduce medication errors, increase patient satisfaction and prevent nurse burnout in the long term ... Nurse:patient ratios is something I thought a lot ...

4. Are you angry about the NMC OSCE???

   jenkt replied to WrigleyRN's topic in International

   Oh. My. God. This thread is so in-line with how I feel right now. THANK YOU WrigleyRN for describing this disgusting process so eloquently. I, too, failed the first OSCE in June for absolutely ridiculous reasons. I was so upset I wasn't going to tak...

5. UK Nurse Registration Full Application and Assessment stage before OSCE

   jenkt replied to UK Gal's topic in Registration

   Hello all, I failed the OSCE last month I am currently waiting to take it again in August. If any of you are in the same situation, or if you have passed and are willing to email me I would be so grateful! My email is [email protected]