UK Nursing and European Resources

Mwene karani · Mar 23, 2004

A new one that has recently started up for nurses wanting to work in London
http://www.nurses4london.co.uk/[/quote]
thanx 4 the site above.

DETTA · Apr 10, 2004

Thanx for all the useful websites, :idea: here are another two that may be of use:

Infection Control Nurses Association:http://www.icn.co.uk

Health Education Board for Scotland:http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk

DETTA · Apr 10, 2004

I started this thread to list websites that can be used as resources for those working in or looking to work in the United Kingdom. I have added the potential to list European sites that may be useful as well especially for any who might want to go on a working holiday.
I will start the thread but will rely on everyone to add to the thread:D
I hope this will grow to be a valuable resource for all.
Here is the Uk registration board
http://www.nmc-uk.org/
Here is a nursing resources search engine.
http://nmap.ac.uk/
Here is another site
http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/

Great idea Gwenyth

Jast · Aug 4, 2004

Hi everyone, this is just a great idea. I work in Hong Kong and it is so difficult to keep up to date with whats happening in the nursing clinical settings. Finding forms and guidlines has become a really expensive exercise.

I am desperate to find a generic nursing care plan for general medical/cardiology patients and have just been searcing some of your links.

Working in a small acute hospital requires a lot of multitasking outside of main job descriptions. I am very grateful for any help and info that can be adapted without having to reinvent the wheel.

Any more suggestions would be eternally wellcomed.

TTFN

Mwene karani · Aug 8, 2004

Hi every one allow me to thank those guys who have taken the trouble to loook up useful information and sites post them for our benefit.

Big thanks especially to Detta, Gwenith and Jast. I have not been regular on the net but am impressed. Keep up.

Jast · Aug 9, 2004

Still trying to get free care plans but here are tthree sites that I like

http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au

has about 50 free best pratice documents others need subscriptions

http://heartcenteronline

has good patient information for heart patients

http://4nursemanagers

lots of various info eg. interview questions for both employees and employers

artur73 · Feb 22, 2005

hello,

i am very glad i found this forum and this thread in particular.

what about exchanging permanently links to free and quality resources and then collecting them in groups according to the area they are related to? we could later create place here at allnurses.com or anywhere else where those links would be available. that would be helpful especially for those who just starting career in the uk either home and ir nurses.

some of my favourite sites:

http://www.nmap.ac.uk/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/

http://www.royalmarsden.org/patientinfo/booklets/index.asp

http://www.nursing.gr/

http://medi-smart.com/criticalcare.htm

http://www.wmuhnhst.demon.co.uk/educres.htm#nursing (library and information service - educational resources)

http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk/tutorial/nurse

http://www.skillstat.com/6secg_rdm.html (dynamic cardiac rythm simulator)

http://www.bnn-online.co.uk/

http://www.ertv.co.uk/game/ergame.html (have fun!)

http://www.realnurse.net/

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp

xxx

artur s.

ps: i found them very useful in my first steps in the uk as a nurse. i do hope you will benefit from them as well.

scots_nurse_wannabe · Feb 27, 2005

I have found an excellent sight especially for American nurses who want to work in the UK. It's http://www.adevia.com/ This website tells what you need to do to become registered, how long it will take, and even helps you with NMC registration. It also has a great Q&A section. Best thing, all their services are free!

artur73 · Feb 27, 2005

I have found an excellent sight especially for American nurses who want to work in the UK. It's http://www.adevia.com/ This website tells what you need to do to become registered, how long it will take, and even helps you with NMC registration. It also has a great Q&A section. Best thing, all their services are free!

I was also initially attracted to the website and impressed by its contents. I registered online as requested filling in everlasting form and have waited for reply. This came soon. Unfortunately, I've got second thoughts after the very first talk over the phone. I have rather bad experience with Adevia. Briefly speaking incompetence and confusion are the keywords. Maybe that was just my bad luck to talk to someone who knew nothing about NMC registration at all? I wish that was true.

scots_nurse_wannabe · Feb 27, 2005

I was also initially attracted to the website and impressed by its contents. I registered online as requested filling in everlasting form and have waited for reply. This came soon. Unfortunately, I've got second thoughts after the very first talk over the phone. I have rather bad experience with Adevia. Briefly speaking incompetence and confusion are the keywords. Maybe that was just my bad luck to talk to someone who knew nothing about NMC registration at all? I wish that was true.

Really? So would you reccomend going through a 2nd person, like Adevia, or just dealing with the NMC directly?

artur73 · Feb 27, 2005

Really? So would you reccomend going through a 2nd person, like Adevia, or just dealing with the NMC directly?

I do not want to say all agencies are like this particular one. However common sense and my a bit painful experience say it is always better idea to seek a direct advice for at least two good reasons:

1) source is always better than a second hand info

2) agencies have their very own procedures that can be time (and money) consuming

All in all you will need to refere to the NMC in person sooner rather than later anyway.

XXX

may24 · May 26, 2005

I think agencies are good to help you find work in UK especially when you are unsure of what the process is if this is first time work UK. Also NMC are a pain in the butt and can take awhile to get things processed. Need to allow for at least 3-6 months for process to be completed - allowing for paperwork getting lost, saying docs not received etc etc. Welcome to the UK!!!!! The land of waiting...... queing..... whos heard of customer service? You will be in for a shock but hey this is what travelling and working abroad is all about - adventure.

When I first arrived to London, I couldnt believe how a city like London could be backwards...... banking, transport, unprotected tenancy etc etc - landlords beware want to keep your deposit....

I sound so negative - but I also love London crazily for all that it has to offer in the sense of exposure to a very culturally diverse centre - people from all around the world gather here as it makes a great base to work and travel to europe. The opportunities are endless......

Back to nursing agencies..... go for the ones that can give you a personalised service. Meaning they will keep in touch with you on an ongoing basis, follow you up and place you in the work that you want. With regards to free services - there should be no charges as its illegal.

It is going to be more difficult to come and work in the UK - you will need to check out the NMC website: http://www.nmc-org.uk to get a clearer picture. I am not sure how this will affect nurses exactly because supervised placement for 20 days is a requirement before you get NMC Pin and then in order to work in UK you need a work permit - So how will nurses be able to come into the country without a work permit or Pin? This is something the NMC have not thought about. The ups and down of NMC....