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HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ESSAYS!!!!!!!!!!!
HI am in my 3rd year now and i am desperate to know if someone has some good assignment son Group psychology, social policy, anything on anything, or any good websites for free essays.thank you
Lisa <butter_fligh@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 14:59:00 (BST)
Dancing Hamsters
There used to be a wonderful website www.dancinghamsters.com, but they seem to have deceased - or at least, they've certainly stopped their merry dance
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 09:37:26 (BST)
Yet more rodents
Leon Uris in one of his novels (I think its EXODUS)uses a rat as an instrument of torture. Inserted anally, then victim tied up in a burlap sack and left in the desert. Could this be the Genesis of the rodent in the rear saga????
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 02:15:27 (BST)
bums and rodents
Its an urban myth the old hamster,gerbil rodent in the back passage caper. No reports in any medical journal of anyone removing a small furry creature from the bum. Check out www.snopes.2.com/ the Urban legend page for further details, use search and type in "rodent"
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 23:31:08 (BST)
rodents......
When the net was young the rodent story was one of the first to lap the globe (no pun or double meaning). The original story concerned two Californian gentlemen who practised what was then an 'alternantive lifestyle' in the forerunner of PC. Both were admitted to an Ca. E.R. having come to grief while 'exercising' their pet. The story went that one of the gentlemen derived something more than comfort from having their pet hampster introduced to his back passage via a tiolet roll center. The said pets scurrying was purported to have caused a state of sexual nirvana, all well an good so far. However on this occassion, the furry invader had gone too far, and could not be retrieved despite the efforts of the gentlemen. The 'handler' then decided to investigate and lacking a torch decided to illuminate the scene with a match. Tragically, the resulting methane driven detonation did not serve to merely encourage the rodent to leave his new home; it literally blew him out. He arrived on the bridge of the handler's nose with enough force to shatter it and end his own life while the explosion turned ecstacy into agony. Probably a load of old hamsters, but it made a few of the geeks I knew chuckle.
Roger <roger@obermaier.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:58:56 (BST)
Manager gets Rogered!!?
Sounds like a News of the World (or more recently the Daily Express) offering. Anyway I was lead to believe the wages of sin were a lot higher - they just carry more risks!! :-)
DaveRGN <DaveRGN@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:54:42 (BST)
Roger
Ha! Happened to me aswell bollocking for being critical about leaders total inability to lead, I came out of it with a promotion though. Keep them on their toes. Providing your rationale is sound they have no come back. Good work fella!!!
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:50:28 (BST)
Drug error
Not your fault then the nurse who gave you the meds is to blame. So not your problem although I'm sure you still feel bad about it. Mistakes are the best ways to learn as you don't forget them in a hurry.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:45:49 (BST)
premature death...
To hopelessly paraphrase Mr Twain, rumours of my disappearance are greatly exaggerated. I have qualified, though it took a resit and a lot of necessary humility and fawning to make good three years of criticising the system. The net result has been that I have already been called into the G grades office for 'attitude readjustment' for, you guessed it, criticising the system. I was the highly amused recipient of one of the worst, rambling mostly apologetic attempted bollickings in history! I am not notoriously humble, and on this occassion did not feel the need to be as the department has leaked about 30 staff in the period since Christmas. Perhaps it is not only me that is the problem but I will admit that I am more than happy to remind the people who get paid very handsomely to manage that they ought to do what their title suggests and manage. The ones I am currently working for could not 'manage' to hit water if they fell out of a boat. More cynicism later... Good luck to those sweating their time out, if nothing else the wages of sin are slightly higher.
Roger <roger@obermaier.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:41:58 (BST)
Hobbes
Hobbes, basically a staff nurse handed me a bag of pills to give to a patient who was going home. But the staff nurse had not checked them herself and had given me another patients tablets. I should have checked them for myself but regretfully didn't. Fortunately no harm was done. I have learnt to never trust anyone however superior and experienced.
claire
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 18:42:27 (BST)
Quick Joke
What do you call a prostitute in a wheelchair? Park and Ride. My 12 yr old daughter just told me this one and I thought it was quite funny.
Catherine <catherine1jod31@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 17:40:39 (BST)
Drug errors
As I've said before, get to know your medication, can't stress this point enough.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 12:51:30 (BST)
Drug errors
Dear Claire, you don't say what the error was or the effect. Anyhow, yes I've made them and I don't know anyone who has'nt, if the client ok then just move on, don't beat yourself up over it. When your doing meds in future, just double check them before handing them out. Takes more time but is alot safer. If you were handing the drugs out to a runner, bad practice but it goes on, then make sure the runner knows who is who. I've made them as both a student and qualified. The student time I was under supervision, with a complete idiot who was talking very loudly and a couple of clients in the clinic who were quite agitated,(I work in metal health), and I ended up giving the wrong dose of an anti-depressant. When qualified, was in a similar situation, with a lot of people, in the clinic. Now I don't let anyone in when I'm doing meds, and I tell staff to keep it quite so I don't loose my concentration and I hav'nt made any mistakes since. But if one thing in life is certain its another cock-up on the meds front.So don't worry about it.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 12:48:06 (BST)
Awe!
The nursing newsgroup romance plot thickens, good luck Matt :-)
Claire
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 00:56:49 (BST)
Matt im not quite Fiona, but im also at the University of Sheffield in March 2000, group four at Winter st campus, ill do the deed for you mate, no problem!
Nat Mills <natwm@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 21:25:08 (BST)
meds errors
Don't worry mate, eveyone's human. We all make mistakes at the best of times. I made a drug error under close supervision, and the patient was alright. No-one's perfect (especially me) and I doubt if any nurse has gone through their career without making a drug error. If you didn't make the odd mistake in life you'd get dead complacent and that could lead to a really major error later on. Just look at it as a learning experience and you'll be better for it. If you didn't have clouds you wouldn't appreciate the sun. On a lighter note, I STILL haven't spoken to Fiona, but I now have given away my real name. I guess there aren't many male students called Matt in Sept '99 group 3 adult branch at Winter street campus at the Uni of sheffield...
Matt <renton@breathe.com>
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 22:01:47 (BST)
I made a terrible mistake today and gave the wrong medication to the wrong patient. Has anyone else made a mistake and if so what was it????
claire
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 21:17:08 (BST)
Just thought I would tell you all that I am off the Greece in the morning with my little girl and some mates, can't wait. Typical we get a heatwave when I am going!! Never mind, rather be in Greece than studying!! See you all soon!
Anita
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 11:22:10 (BST)
Somewhere to live????
Does anyone know of any Nursing Colleges or Hospitals in the London area that would offer accommodation to someone working for the London Ambulance Service???
Dan, Dan, the Ambulance Man!!! <medic_dan76@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 13:20:52 (BST)
Fiona, please, please, if you read these, take the bull by the horns and buy Renton a beer. Put the man out of his misery.
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 21:45:50 (BST)
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
I can't believe it! I had the perfect chance to ask Fiona out today. I was sat outside the school of nursing talking to a friend, and Fiona was sat opposite me on the grass about two metres away! But I didn't dare ask her out! If Fiona's read this now she knows exactly who I am! There's always tomorrow...
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 18:15:51 (BST)
Renton, Hurry Up
Come on man, a woman likes a bit of advance warning, she might want to wash her hair or something.... Ask her out, the worst that can happen is she'll say yes and it could be a nightmare (u know the date from hell..) Keep us informed, my own love life is down the drain right now and I need to live vicarously (ok spelling sucks)
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 23:10:25 (BST)
Still not plucked up the courage to ask her yet then????????? GET ON WITH IT!!!!!
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 19:11:36 (BST)
Fiona
Right, if Fiona from September '99 group 4 at the University of Sheffield looks at this website, then be warned - I will be asking you out...
<renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 16:41:48 (BST)
Help
has any body any good information on catheter care, i am a first year student and my next assignment is a case study any ideas awaiting for replies ?
Linda <linda.smith 13@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 20:15:33 (BST)
thanx hobbes
Well I'm only in my first year of nursing but hobbes you have made me feel a lot better about the career that lays ahead of me. It's nice to hear from someone who has already qualified. Thanks for your words of wisdom they are truly appriciated. Shirley.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 01:54:56 (BST)
Mugshots posted
If you have visited the Thornbury SNG or Brutish stands at any conferences this year you may be able to spot yourself in our photo galleries. Go to Thornbury's Homepage and follow the link to Thornbury Photo Gallery. This is where we will be posting photos from all the events and happenings. There's a rumour that I'm going to be jumping from 10,000ft in the very near future - that should provide some interesting pictures.... yikes!
Nigel <webmaster@thornbury-nursing-services.co.uk>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:39:42 (BST)
Hobbs, thanks for your post. It has made me feel a bit easier about qualifying in Feburary.
helen
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:35:54 (BST)
Overseas Student Nurses
over 50 UNISON nursing students protested outside St George's hospital, South London to protest at the ending of bursaries for overseas nursing students (in England Universities only). Its UNISON view that if the department of health are successful in abolishing the bursary for Irish, EU and overseas nursing students (on the grounds that it brings them into line with other students) then we are next. This is the inevitable consequence of not securing a living wage We have to fight this one and we can not afford to lose. Alice Dawnay UNISON Nursing Student Officer London
Alice Dawnay <aliced@unison.co.uk>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:52:20 (BST)
Meeting with sarah Mullally
Many of you will of read the news report in Nursing Times vol. 97 no.27 p7 headed "Students slam inadequate bursaries. This article is quite misleading and I would like to correct a few inaccuracies and clarify a few of the issues 1) Both the RCN ANS and Unison students attended the meeting and not just Unison students. 2) The meeting was arranged by the RCN ANS and not Unison. The ANS wrote to Sarah Mullally on 15 March and received a reply on 30 April stating that Sarah would meet with us but would like Unison to also be there "as it is very important that I here as wide an opinion base as possible". This meeting took place as reported on 10 July. I do have copies of the relevant correspondence. 3) An RCN member asked when the much talked about review of healthcare student funding would be published but we were given no firm commitment on this. 4) Funding wasn't the only issue discussed. For example there was in interesting discussion over changes to the rules for overseas students accessing the NHS bursary scheme. There was also much discussion on the quality of clinical placements both very important issues at this time. Finally I would just like to add that both RCN members and Unison members got on really well and it was great to share experiences and realise just how much we have in common and it is a pity that the Nursing Times chose to report the meeting in such a mis-leading and biased way.
Andrew McGovern <andy_mm_99@yahoo.com>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:38:32 (BST)
To those about to qualify
Just some advice, when you qualify, your gonna have to wait around for your registration, this could take some time and you'll never get through to the UKCC either by phoning, fax or e-mail for them to tell you. So those with part-time jobs get the extra hours in or you'll add heaps to your already massive debt. I had to wait around two months before I had any money coming in after qualification. Also when you get a job get straight onto personal and the wages dept, make sure they have all the paperwork. I was working full-time for a month before admin realised that I'd got a job. Honest you'll be stressed as it is so make life alittle easier on yourself. Don't go through the hell I did. By the way don't stress out about being qualified you soon pick it up and until you do just act like you know what your doing. Make sure wherever you work has a preceptorship scheme and pick a mentor you feel comfortable with. Think hard about the decisions you make before you make them, don't rush around in a panic. Listen to what your collegues say, take notice of the N/A's, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you don't feel comfortable doing something don't do it. Also if your asked to do something thats abit dodgy think why you the inexperienced staff nurse has been asked to do it, remember everywhere has politics. Don't get into tribal warfare on the ward until you know whats what. Finally get to know your medication, read the BNF and if your mental health the Maudsley guide, training dos'nt teach you much about what pills look like or what dosage they are, find out what the meds your dealing with are supposed to do. Take your time doing meds even if its twice as long as everyone elses'. Don't be pressurised into rushing it by narky N/A's, remember its your registration. If a prescription sheet looks wrong then it probably is wrong, so get a doctor to check it out before dishing the pills out. New SHO's will probably know less them you, don't take the scripts at face value. Keep up to date on your chosen branch and drop something new you've just learn't in conversation preferably when the ward managers' around, it impresses and will lead to a quicker E-grade. Don't go for jobs that offer an instant E-grade though, if they do then obviously they can't get proper E-grades which means the ward is dodgy and for Godsake don't go for your first job in a nursing home whatever branch you are. Work for the NHS, Forces or one of the big private companies. Personally I think the NHS is the best to start of with. Nursing homes just give the impression that you've got no motivation or ambition, also it will limit your career. Leave the nursing homes when your burn't out or have fifty million kids to look after. If you've got new ideas, implement them, but get a higher grade to supervise you. Stops you doing something stupid and also stops the older staff from feeling alientated by the bright new whipper-snapper on the ward. Make sure though you've done your homework. Thats your lot, fairly obvious really, but suprising the things you do when your newly-qualified. Remember nobody will expect you to know anything until you've done the job for a few months so don't get stressed about it.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:08:27 (BST)
Rabbit Fluffs Tale
An aggessive defense team accused Nelly of trying to pull the wool over the jury's eyes. The jury was shown photographs of various stars small holdings and from the pictures it was obvious that Hammy had clearly identified Gere's back passageway....
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:15:04 (BST)
Have I missed something...?
What is this Gere and Hampster business? What have I missed? Please tell me 'cos it looks pretty interesting....!!
H
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 20:07:59 (BST)
HAMPSTER TRIAL SHOCKER!
The ongoing trial of the Rodents v Gere took an unexpected twist today when the prosecution produced a last minute wittness, Nelly the angora rabbit will take the stand tommorow.
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 16:11:40 (BST)
Thanks to whoever wished me luck in my re-sit yesterday!! I think it was ok this time, we can only get 40% anyway and I'm sure I did enough for that. By the way I think Roger has now qualified hasn't he? He will be too busy to bother with us I suppose! Shame-though his messages were a bit too long for me to read through!
Anita
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:27:06 (BST)
News From the US
This came to me from message board thought it might cheer you up Risk Alert Number of physicians in the US: 700,000. Accidental deaths caused by physicians per year: 120,000. Accidental deaths per physician.... 0.171 (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) Number of gun owners in the US: 80,000,000 Number of accidental gun deaths per year (all age groups) 1,500. Accidental deaths per gun owner: 0.0000188 Statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners. Not everyone has a gun, but everyone has at least one doctor. Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets out of hand. I have withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear that the shock could cause people to seek medical aid.
Dave <misc@sparkles.synergie.net>
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:16:54 (BST)
Need a pen pal
hi. i'm about to enter the second half of nursing school and would like to find a person to email or chat witl to help me through the last half of school. Anyone feel free to email me.
marie <vange@itookmyprozac.com>
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 08:10:12 (BST)
bit of a sticky situation, do you get the feeling Fiona feels the same????
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:41:57 (BST)
Oh dear.
HELP! A girl from child branch who is a really good mate of mine has just told me that she likes me (in that way), so I feel that if I ask Fiona out I will end up hurting her feelings. What do I do now??? I really fancy Fiona but I don't want to hurt my mate.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:30:32 (BST)
Hamster RIP
Was that THE Hammy Hamster, star of countless children's shows??!!! Glad someone has a sense of humour. Was begining to think Noel Coward was right about Mad dogs and Englishmen. I mean you guys have been having a hot summer.
Amanda
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:13:59 (BST)
Family of hamster to sue
"We feel that to advertise that as a natural heated mudbath health spa was to say the least misleading!", said Hammy's distraught father. "When they said he was going to get star accomodation we expected something completely different"!
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 20:34:58 (BST)
i finish in Feb and I can't wait!!! The course has gone so quick!!! I still feel that I don't know anything though!!!!!!
mila
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 20:14:41 (BST)
NEWS FLASH
In Hollywood today a white and brown hampster died of suffercation, the hampsters distraught owner Mr Gere had no comment.
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 13:33:36 (BST)
I agree!
good idea m. We take enough s***e at our work and studies so lets all 'chill out'. Anyone qualifying in March? I am and cant wait - there has to be an end to this torture! Oh, and good luck to Renton. Just ask her and let us know if you get lucky. It's like a mini soap opera in here lately! Were all rooting for you renton!
ange
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 12:06:12 (BST)
Ooops, forgot to mention....
D'ya think we've done something to offend Roger? It does seem really quiet lately, almost afraid to post something just in case someone takes it the wrong way!! Anyway, keep us posted on your progress with Fiona please, I'd really like to know, I'm nosey like that!!!!
H
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:23:10 (BST)
Robbie
Unfortunately, I had some really tall git standing right in front of me, but a quick drop of a pint of lager soon did the trick!! Yeah, I saw most of it, but my photos were crap! Never mind, I can dream can't I. I thought ABC were useless, but I agree, Toploader were top notch! I did hear Robbie mention about nearly being cremated but didn't see it.
H
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:21:06 (BST)
Claim to Fame
Not that I like bragging but I used to live near Robbie and use to see him quite regulary passing my place of work.And! he use to date my cousin before he was famous.He was a very sad break dancer in Hanley town centre!!
m
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 08:31:14 (BST)
Robbie!
WOW, I went to see Robbie in Cardiff on Saturday aswell! Did you witness him nearly being burnt alive??? What a showman. Toploader were ace as well, don't you think. I think ABC were a bit dodgy though. In response, Renton is not my real name. It is a nickame I aquired in the first year because I have a shaved head and I am skinny. As for Fiona, she is a babe, but I am just too nervous to ask her out. Has anyone else noticed that Roger hasn't been here for a while? He was a right laugh. No wonder the room's gone a bit downhill.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 21:33:01 (BST)
Lighten up everyone!
For once, can't we all just have a chat and let off steam to one another without someone trying to find undertones in the messages which simply aren't there! Suren, if it is you, then why don't you just identify yourself. (ps not putting email address cos I'm at work!). Anyway, Renton, (if that's your name and if its not I apologise, cos I have to be nice to everyone), if Fiona is such a looker, then you've nothing to loose have you? Just on a lighter note, I went to see Robbie Williams on Saturday in Cardiff, he was totally fab and gorgeous and I'd s**g him!!!!
H
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:46:21 (BST)
Just a small note, I thought this site was to have alittle fun discussing ideas and general chit chat.Somewhere along the way it's been lost on folks getting the wrong end of the stick and getting far too heavy about issues.Let's not forget we deal with real life everyday,so why not have some light relief and have some fun online.So lets all make friends and laugh alittle.
m
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:09:39 (BST)
The Hamster gag,brilliant!!
The stuff about the hamster was fantastic!!! it was probably the funniest thing that i have read in ages!! All this tosh about racism is complete tosh however, but its still good to hear from suren again. To read his poorly spellt missives, to gaze upon his mangled grammer is a joy in itself. A joy that has been absent from these pages for far to long!! Perhaps if we all club together then we can send Suren one of those Janet and John books.... WELCOME BAK ME FRND ITZ so Gud TO see yoo. I Hv mizzed your misplet Messages and YR IrraTional and ParaNOID atax on thoose whoo chooze tooo yoouse this board.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 19:48:23 (BST)
i don't understand
it' my birthday today and i am 30. i have spent the day in skills lab learning different procedures, any way that was fun. i have been visiting this website for a year or so i think - and all this stuff about being rascist is a total farce. i have not read anything rascist in content on this site - but what i have read is people not reading others comments properly and jumping down there throat and being what i can only describe as mean towards them. but it does make for a good read. and renton - be brave ask fiona out - the worst that can happen is that she'll say no! anyone check out the nursing times - a group of unison and rcn students went to whitehall last week to discuss the state of student nursing with sarah mullaly (maybe spelt wrong - sorry if my poor english as offended or been seen to be rascist). when sarah was asked why older students got an extra £50 a month - her reply was that they could have dependants and could do with the extra cash - a student then pointed out to her that older students with dependants were not entitled to the older students bursary she looked rather baffled. oh well i thought that was quite interesting. i'm off to spend my birthday money and to embrace being 30 byee
am
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:18:20 (BST)
Hearsay
Wouldn't it depend on the colour of the hamster although I'm guessing it would be brown??
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:14:21 (BST)
GOOD LUCK ANITA!
Good luck in the re-sit.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 14:59:18 (BST)
Hearsay
I heard that a famous actor, who was married to Cindy Crawford, put a hampster up his bum. Is this considered racist by anyone? If so, I am sorry.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 14:42:51 (BST)
double entendre
Actually, Hear'say the band are also quite dangerous, although I have nothing to substantiate this claim. Besides, Fiona in Sept' 99 (i think) Is bloody gorgeous and if I'm not careful I'll certainly ask her out.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:40:19 (BST)
double entendre
Actually, Hear'say the band are also quite dangerous, although I have nothing to substantiate this claim. Besides, Fiona in Sept' 99 (i think) Is bloody gorgeous and if I'm not careful I'll certainly ask her out.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:40:19 (BST)
Hearsay is a dangerous thing
Hearsay is a very dangerous thing (and I don't mean the band). It is hard to know the truth of a situation that you didn't actually experience yourself. There are always two sides to the story. I don't think it helps the debate to relate stories of something that happened to a friend. I think it's irresponsible and just stirs up bad feeling. If you've had actual personal experience that you want to discuss then fine, otherwise you're just stiring!
Glittersister 4 <s.montagu@uea.ac.uk>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:16:22 (BST)
Thorny one
Here is a thorny one, I know of a first year who is living in fear of their safety from a large contingent of overseas students in their cohort. Apparently all was very mutually supportive initially, until it came out in conversation that most of these students had embarked on nursing as it allowed easy entry to the UK. This student then asked if the group intended to complete training and stay in nursing, the answer was no. When this student suggested that the group's motives were less than public spirited, they found themself being labelled a racist. Owt as queer as folk....
Robert Mugabe Fan Club
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 23:21:02 (BST)
You're missing the point completely.
Clearly a more important issue to be discussed in this forum is that I fancy the pants off a student nurse called Fiona who is at the Winter Street Campus at the University of Sheffield. I think she's in Sept. '99 group 4, and I need someone to put in the good word for me!
<renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 21:45:41 (BST)
Bring back the good old days
How about a harmless bit of sexism just to stir things up a bit. I wish we could turn back the clock when nurses all wore dresses and the sight of a male nurse was shocking. Oh to be a patient in those days. It must have been worth being ill. I for one would've looked forward to my bed bath. Not any more the chances are I'd get a bloke with rough hands giving me a clean up. How disapponting but never mind bring back short skirts and throw the men out of nursing wa heeey
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 15:37:48 (BST)
Is Suren BaKc in SEkrit
I recognise that wonderful but not quite correct English. He may not post in public anymore but its like red rag to a bull A bit of gosspip that can be misconstrued as been remotely racist, and the boy comes storming in like the Lone Ranger or Batman Yes folks its Super Suren champion of turning a non reacist comment into the most flagrent abuse of minority ethnic groups. Eton my back side, if you'd been to Eton matey whatever your ethnic background the quality of your written English would I believe be slightly better than the stuff you've written here. Nice to have you back Suren. Don't kid the regulars we know its you boy
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 15:26:15 (BST)
I have never understood how a person's colour could dictate the type of person they are!! We are all the same are we not?
Anita
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 12:43:55 (BST)
racsits
wow look at all the closet racists coming out to support each other. by the way i was educated at eton and oxford. is this how low you scum bags are. what a racist webpage this is and shame on thornburys for promoting racism in this form and medium. good luck all you racists.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 09:56:48 (BST)
Whoa! People
Found this site by mistake. Do you read before you post. I don't think Maurene saying she was proud of Canuck bashing. (What can you say about a country that likes beavers, that they haven't heard before.) I didn't read that SHE was antiblack, only that she was fed up about slow, lazy people, who expect to pass their course.
Amanda <silkynurseca@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 03:05:03 (BST)
It's spelt VERNACULAR. Where were you educated?
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 02:50:01 (BST)
God, no wonder so many students fail coursework, the english within the context of this page is awful. Everyone try and chill a little bit, this page is way too deep. Reading through the letters I see everything has been taken out of context. People are not reading the letters properly and are reading too much into them.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 02:06:09 (BST)
to maureen
in this instance you and your friends are the victims of self prejudices and ignorance. i wonder how you would feel if u was in a foreign country where english is not the first language and you have to do all your studies in that country's vanacular? would you and your friends cope? so think about how you would want to be treated in a situation like this? by the way look at your history and you would see the the blacks was very instrumental in the developing of the NHS and many services post war. they were invited to this country post war to help develop it so please respect them...cause without them i do not think you would be enjoying the luxuries that you have now.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 01:17:01 (BST)
to maureen
you have hit it on the head. by using your words " A while back there were some Canadians hitting the site and they got slagged off for being Canadians. One actually gave as good as she got." it demostrates that racism exists in this webpage. i am saddened that you feel so proud this took place. the issue about students being slow is not only black students have that problem. i am aware of many white students experience that and also many of them have not passed one assignment. so this is not a black issue. it is an issue that affects all students. so please get off your pedestal and learn to accept that great britain is a multi cultural society and you and your friends cannot change this. if it was not for the overseas nurses and students this county's health system would not be worth writing home to. so please stop this biggotry and learn to respect people and help where u can to develop these under achieving students and you may be surprised that you could learn from them as well. black or white we are all still going to be nurses and these blacks could be your colleagues in the ward and also if you go to a ward where by all the staff is non white and you are the only one, will you go off duty because you perceive them to be slow and underqualified. maureen racism is not good so please learn now or you suffer later.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 01:10:39 (BST)
ooops, didn't mean to send it twice!
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:04:17 (BST)
Hot gossip???
I've got something to liven this page up a bit (well maybe anyway). There's a student nurse at the University of Sheffield (Winter Street Campus) called Fiona. I think she's in Sept '99 and I really really fancy her. Perhaps I'll ask her out before the end of next week? Let's see...
it's a secret <renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:03:11 (BST)
Hot gossip???
I've got something to liven this page up a bit (well maybe anyway). There's a student nurse at the University of Sheffield (Winter Street Campus) called Fiona. I think she's in Sept '99 and I really really fancy her. Perhaps I'll ask her out before the end of next week? Let's see...
it's a secret <renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:02:36 (BST)
To Hobbes
Its sad but true, the page is dull. A while back there were some Canadians hitting the site and they got slagged off for being Canadians. One actually gave as good as she got. The whole thing returns to the one issue is it fair to coddle a slow, unprepared student at the expense of her class. The student then uses the colour of her skin as an excuse. The site jumped all over the person who said is this fair? In a perfect world, we'd all be colourblind and efficient. The not so perfect world allows it to perpetuate, student cries victim, educators are marked racist or prejudiced (ok my spelling may be off) and the rest of the class are just fed up of pulling an extra load. So who really is the victim; the student, the lecturer, or the classmates.
Maureen
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 23:05:12 (BST)
At the risk....
At the risk of being torn limb from limb by the regulars but after a four month hiatus it is deja vu all over again. Mysteriously mis-splett riting from people with BOGUS names, claiming that the Klan run nursing.... Sounds familiar? All HCA/NA whatever-A's are fat/lazy/idle or sainted/tireless/who-needs-an-education-to-be-the-next-Flo's.... Crap pay and no support, hell, the tragedy is that it is worse when you cross the finishing line. Then the malicious and evil rule and the slothlike work for you. Take away all your social life and freetime and the only thing you have to fear is the UKCC and people with names like jOhn SmITh....
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 19:09:09 (BST)
Donna
I am glad that you have a good placement - I am lucky that all mine so far have been ok. My next one is Urology and I have been chatting with a staff nurse on there, whom I know vaguely, and she has promised me thay all her staff look after students who visit the ward. This has been confirmed by other students, so I am quite excited about this placement in 4 weeks time. The one after that is my community placement, I can't wait for that one. Things seem to be hotting up now I am in my 2nd year - I am looking forward to my critical care placements after xmas too.
Anita
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:20:22 (BST)
Boring and Racism
Don't care what you talk about, you just seem to be such a dour lot these days. I can see that the majority of you are going to be a big bundle of laughs when you hit the wards. John Hunter's post was pretty stupid too generalised and did little to elaborate on experiences he feels he has had. However the reply was also pretty dim. A Knee-jerk defensive reaction thats hardly going to tackle the issue of racism or open it up to debate. What you should of done is asked him for examples and to expand further on his views. The reply talks of "prejudice" and made it quite clear that he or she has prejudices' equally as big as Jon Hunter's. Its so easy to fight prejudice with prejudice and fan the flames of racisim. OK not a funny post, but something to think about.
Hobbes
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:08:31 (BST)
racism
how sad that prospective nurse are so pro racism. do you individuals have really experienced anu racist attacks or have you been exposed to this low class of bullying and harassment. before you lie to justify that you was racially abused by blacks think are you telling the truth or are you using that as an excuse to cover your own racial prejudices. racism is not good. yes i agree you are entitled to your opinions and it your democratic right to voice your objections and you are entitled to your freedom of speech in a democratic multicultural society you live in. but it is immoral and wrong to use this to further your prejudices and racist attitude in the wards and university settings. racism is wrong from any sector
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:37:00 (BST)
Dear Hobbes
Agree with you totally, its become very PC. You can't have an opinion and if you dare to express your feelings, ur either sexist, racist, or anti-something. I might have to start reading the News of the World for some light comic relief.
Maureen
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:15:15 (BST)
chill out
perhaps the unidentified writer would like to chill a little. Every one is entitled to an opinion. If people want to moan they are allowed to do so just as people who have positive experiences are allowed to have their say. This is a message board for everyone and a good one at that. Shirl.
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 02:56:43 (BST)
Hooray!
After months of mediocre placements, I now find myself on a placement I absolutely love. Unfortunately, it's not going to last forever - even though I've begged them to hide me there for the next 2 years! Lovely staff and nice interesting work make all the difference - my faith in nursing is restored.
Donna
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 02:08:51 (BST)
perhaps we prefer to see our training in a postitive light rather than going over and over the same ground such as crap pay and slagging off the unions!!!
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 19:50:14 (BST)
Boring
Christ, just visted this page after a long break, god its boring, where is Roger and the rest that used to make this page an interesting read? You are all very dull.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:22:10 (BST)
hi
where did you send your application to? in Edge Hill my cohort has 180 student the April cohort has 200. No body seems to have a problem getting on the course I wish you the best of luck in your quest for nurse training.
shirl
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 02:45:49 (BST)
thanks anita
thanks anita i guess i will just have to wait and sit and admire those who did get lucky lol
sam <aldridgesam@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 23:34:04 (BST)
Study References
Check out the CPD and Student sections of The Portfolio of British Nursing Websites at www.british-nursing.com. You can also search over 11,000 nursing-related web resources from the top of these pages using the NRE Nursing Research Engine.
Nigel <webmaster@thornbury-nursing-services.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 18:55:25 (BST)
Help - study refrences needed
Haing been qualified for some years, i now have the task of going back to the days of completing assignments - due to that thing called CPD!!!. As the internet is quite new, can anyone advise me on useful sites to obtain rferences, particulary around the topic of communication??
Stressed out <kerryandliz@belperlane.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:15:36 (BST)
Help - study refrences needed
Haing been qualified for some years, i now have the task of going back to the days of completing assignments - due to that thing called CPD!!!. As the internet is quite new, can anyone advise me on useful sites to obtain rferences, particulary around the topic of communication??
Stressed out <kerryandliz@belperlane.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:11:57 (BST)
There are 7 applicants to every student place available. This is due to the advertising campaign and the better pay. Unfortunately the resources are not there to teach additional students - yes we were the first June intake last year but there were only 20 of us taken on as the school is not big enough for a start and there aren't enough tutors to teach them. I for one am glad I got in last year!
Anita
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 10:21:21 (BST)
there crying out for nurses so they say
there crying out for nurses so they say so why is it i ring up to get on the course today and they have no places until september 2002 thats pure disguisting yet i have worked in a hospital as a c grade for three years why is that
sam <aldridgesam@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 00:24:40 (BST)
RCN AND Privatisation
I see Beverley Malone, our new gen sec is calling for more pay for nurses (good) but she dsays memebers don't want any more private sector in the NHS. I do agency because it suits me and we all knw its agencies keepnh the nhs going just now. So what do you want to happen to me Beverly, give up nursing? because I can tell you I'm never going bach to work for the NHS - or its useless managers.
agency nurse, london, NW1
- Friday, July 13, 2001 at 17:39:53 (BST)
I know but i allways getthem snagged on me leg hair!!!
Kris Nicol <nippernicol@Hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 19:49:38 (BST)
We still have the dresses whilst the rest of the hospital have the new trousers - I think the dresses are impractical, not to mention bloody tights!!!
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 14:35:05 (BST)
What a belter
Hello Shirley, I do not know if it is illegal to wear a belt or not, but at the more than ancient Scarborough General hospital, the staff do still wear belts. However, at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General hospitals in Sheffield, which are both centres of excellence in certain areas, the staff do not wear belts. I think you can choose whether you wear a belt or not, but I'm sure no-one can force you. Personally I think that they are impractical and look stupid.
Richo <mattoricho@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 06:32:31 (BST)
Life is the pits. Got a stint of nights coming up, the husband buggered off on an airforce training programme and my mother's just told me her senile labrador needs her more than me and my two kids!!! Is it just me or is this a plot.....
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 06:12:57 (BST)
health & safety
could someone please find out for me if it is now illegal to wear the belts with our uniforms. In Liverpool it is now only the students who have to wear belts with their dressess. I have been told under the health & safety policy that we should not wear them. I would be very grateful if anyone can respond to this question. Many thanks Shirley
shirley <sw001a6320@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 00:19:02 (BST)
Oh dear - that must have been a nightmare!! I have vowed that when attending any functions connected with the hospital I shall be drinking water all night!!!!
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 21:26:02 (BST)
Nites Out
Talking about waking up next to some absoloute howler, after a particularly heavy nite on the sherberts i woke up next to this woman who looked like Anne widdecombes older, fatter and less attractive sister!!! I didnt have to leave the house for a late shift till half one but left the house at eight and hid in the staff room for most of the day! it later turned out when i started on my next placement (stroke rehab)the horrible bulldog licking piss off a nettle woman (who i promise looked like an absoloute goddess in the niteclub) was none other than the Senior Clinical Nurse for the ward!!! ARRRGH!!!
Ashamed, very ashamed
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:44:25 (BST)
alcohol
It is quite worrying that after three years we will all be alcoholics, but doesnt it make it all worth while when u wake up in last nights kebab,with a companion that looks like the missing link.
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 14:44:17 (BST)
SALLY - YOUR PAY
Check out nursing-pay.com........
Daft David Amos
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 07:49:40 (BST)
What is the average monthly pay minus tax and national insurance for a newly qualified D grade if you did a standard 37.5 week and alternate weekends. Do you get extra pay for weekends? Any ideas?
sally
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 13:35:43 (BST)
Alcohol
Yes students on my intake agree that alcohol consumption has increased since starting training!! It is a bit of a worry isn't it? It's no wonder though is it? I have never experienced anything so stressful in all my life!!!
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 11:57:00 (BST)
talk time
Ay up out there, is there a time where we can come on line and have a chat. Luv to chat and discuss ideas( of course nursing issues) anyone there game for a laugh.
m
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 18:26:50 (BST)
Nursing Salary
What is the average hourly rate for RGN with 15 years experience in Nottingham England
Marcia Reid <mreidwrha@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 02:47:43 (BST)
does anyone know anything about maternity pay? I finish my training soon and would like to start a family, but wondered how long you have to be in a job to qualify for full maternity pay. Any info would be most appreciated
rachel
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 21:41:34 (BST)
its true, every student nurse in my intake has resorted to regularly drinking alcohol. . At the start of the course a couple of glasses of wine a day was 'normal'. Nowadays a bottle of wine every night is 'normal'. We shall all be alcoholics by the time we qualify!!!!!!!
viv
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 19:10:18 (BST)
yep, 10.4 it is!!
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 14:30:41 (BST)
Actually it's 10.4%
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:57:35 (BST)
increase
YES it's true we get 10% in sept the beginning of the new academic year.An extra £10 per week don't spend it all at once.
mich
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 17:29:38 (BST)
Money
Is there a increase on the busaries we get in the new year starting sept 2001? I here we get an extra 10%? is that true... so my £87 goes to £95.70 ... better than bein shot in the foot I suppose...
Craig
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 12:28:40 (BST)
Racism
what a bad word for the white middle class. we are not racist we are demoncratic and accept all. but in the work place they are the first to discriminate and carry the bullying torch. come on guys you know racism exists here and that people hide behind their skins to advance their prejudices. give us a break and face reality. racism is live and kicking in sizes and forms
John HUnter
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 23:22:18 (BST)
what's the worst that could happen?
I have been a student nurse for nearly two years now. I have noticed that since starting nursing my libido has become almost none existent. Does anyone else have a similar problem with their sex drive, or am I sadly on my own? Also vodka tastes much better than it used to, especially the brand called 'Pretzki' from Netto. The cheaper the better methinks.
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 22:38:23 (BST)
Recruitment
Yes I agree, my college has taken a 3rd intake and the library is just too small, when we are starting an assignment, the last intake still have all the books out and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get references. I have mentioned this in school, to no avail! Our school is attached to the hospital so has few facilities and the library is inadequate to say the least
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 22:18:05 (BST)
hello there fellow students,how are you coping on the wards with this tropical weather? On the ward I'm working it's been over 30c and were told that the hospital had to save money, so they installed air conditioning ducts but no air conditioning !1 So they told us to open the windows and get fans from other wards! Well only one more shift then i'm off for seven weeks 3weeks in uni a reading week and then 3 weeks annual leave. Happy Holidays everyone.xxx
mich
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 17:07:55 (BST)
Recruitment at all costs
The goverments pre-occupation with recruiting large numbers of students at all costs seems to be a flawed one. The universities are accepting ever larger numbers of students into environments which are unable to sustain the large numbers of students. firstly there are not enough lecturers and the NATFHE strike earlier this year showed how under pressure the higher education system really is. secondly there are not enough resources, the library that i use was woefully inadequate anyway prior to the increase in the number of students. Now there will be an even larger number of students trying to use similar references to complete their assignments. Also the present recruiting drive has done nothing to solve one of the major problems facing student nurses anyway, the attrition rate is huge with approximately a third of the members of my course dropping along the wayside. Until the government sorts out the majority of problems facing student nurses (high prssure, financial struggles) then the attrition rate will remain high and it wont matter how many students are recruited if only a small percentage of them actually qualify.
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 16:24:56 (BST)
Does anyone have an assignment on social class and heart disease they could email me im running out of ideas
Russell <nurserusty@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 09:15:26 (BST)
HI am in my 3rd year now and i am desperate to know if someone has some good assignment son Group psychology, social policy, anything on anything, or any good websites for free essays.thank you
Lisa <butter_fligh@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 14:59:00 (BST)
Dancing Hamsters
There used to be a wonderful website www.dancinghamsters.com, but they seem to have deceased - or at least, they've certainly stopped their merry dance
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 09:37:26 (BST)
Yet more rodents
Leon Uris in one of his novels (I think its EXODUS)uses a rat as an instrument of torture. Inserted anally, then victim tied up in a burlap sack and left in the desert. Could this be the Genesis of the rodent in the rear saga????
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 02:15:27 (BST)
bums and rodents
Its an urban myth the old hamster,gerbil rodent in the back passage caper. No reports in any medical journal of anyone removing a small furry creature from the bum. Check out www.snopes.2.com/ the Urban legend page for further details, use search and type in "rodent"
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 23:31:08 (BST)
rodents......
When the net was young the rodent story was one of the first to lap the globe (no pun or double meaning). The original story concerned two Californian gentlemen who practised what was then an 'alternantive lifestyle' in the forerunner of PC. Both were admitted to an Ca. E.R. having come to grief while 'exercising' their pet. The story went that one of the gentlemen derived something more than comfort from having their pet hampster introduced to his back passage via a tiolet roll center. The said pets scurrying was purported to have caused a state of sexual nirvana, all well an good so far. However on this occassion, the furry invader had gone too far, and could not be retrieved despite the efforts of the gentlemen. The 'handler' then decided to investigate and lacking a torch decided to illuminate the scene with a match. Tragically, the resulting methane driven detonation did not serve to merely encourage the rodent to leave his new home; it literally blew him out. He arrived on the bridge of the handler's nose with enough force to shatter it and end his own life while the explosion turned ecstacy into agony. Probably a load of old hamsters, but it made a few of the geeks I knew chuckle.
Roger <roger@obermaier.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:58:56 (BST)
Manager gets Rogered!!?
Sounds like a News of the World (or more recently the Daily Express) offering. Anyway I was lead to believe the wages of sin were a lot higher - they just carry more risks!! :-)
DaveRGN <DaveRGN@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:54:42 (BST)
Roger
Ha! Happened to me aswell bollocking for being critical about leaders total inability to lead, I came out of it with a promotion though. Keep them on their toes. Providing your rationale is sound they have no come back. Good work fella!!!
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:50:28 (BST)
Drug error
Not your fault then the nurse who gave you the meds is to blame. So not your problem although I'm sure you still feel bad about it. Mistakes are the best ways to learn as you don't forget them in a hurry.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:45:49 (BST)
premature death...
To hopelessly paraphrase Mr Twain, rumours of my disappearance are greatly exaggerated. I have qualified, though it took a resit and a lot of necessary humility and fawning to make good three years of criticising the system. The net result has been that I have already been called into the G grades office for 'attitude readjustment' for, you guessed it, criticising the system. I was the highly amused recipient of one of the worst, rambling mostly apologetic attempted bollickings in history! I am not notoriously humble, and on this occassion did not feel the need to be as the department has leaked about 30 staff in the period since Christmas. Perhaps it is not only me that is the problem but I will admit that I am more than happy to remind the people who get paid very handsomely to manage that they ought to do what their title suggests and manage. The ones I am currently working for could not 'manage' to hit water if they fell out of a boat. More cynicism later... Good luck to those sweating their time out, if nothing else the wages of sin are slightly higher.
Roger <roger@obermaier.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:41:58 (BST)
Hobbes
Hobbes, basically a staff nurse handed me a bag of pills to give to a patient who was going home. But the staff nurse had not checked them herself and had given me another patients tablets. I should have checked them for myself but regretfully didn't. Fortunately no harm was done. I have learnt to never trust anyone however superior and experienced.
claire
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 18:42:27 (BST)
Quick Joke
What do you call a prostitute in a wheelchair? Park and Ride. My 12 yr old daughter just told me this one and I thought it was quite funny.
Catherine <catherine1jod31@hotmail.com>
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 17:40:39 (BST)
Drug errors
As I've said before, get to know your medication, can't stress this point enough.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 12:51:30 (BST)
Drug errors
Dear Claire, you don't say what the error was or the effect. Anyhow, yes I've made them and I don't know anyone who has'nt, if the client ok then just move on, don't beat yourself up over it. When your doing meds in future, just double check them before handing them out. Takes more time but is alot safer. If you were handing the drugs out to a runner, bad practice but it goes on, then make sure the runner knows who is who. I've made them as both a student and qualified. The student time I was under supervision, with a complete idiot who was talking very loudly and a couple of clients in the clinic who were quite agitated,(I work in metal health), and I ended up giving the wrong dose of an anti-depressant. When qualified, was in a similar situation, with a lot of people, in the clinic. Now I don't let anyone in when I'm doing meds, and I tell staff to keep it quite so I don't loose my concentration and I hav'nt made any mistakes since. But if one thing in life is certain its another cock-up on the meds front.So don't worry about it.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 12:48:06 (BST)
Awe!
The nursing newsgroup romance plot thickens, good luck Matt :-)
Claire
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 00:56:49 (BST)
Matt im not quite Fiona, but im also at the University of Sheffield in March 2000, group four at Winter st campus, ill do the deed for you mate, no problem!
Nat Mills <natwm@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 21:25:08 (BST)
meds errors
Don't worry mate, eveyone's human. We all make mistakes at the best of times. I made a drug error under close supervision, and the patient was alright. No-one's perfect (especially me) and I doubt if any nurse has gone through their career without making a drug error. If you didn't make the odd mistake in life you'd get dead complacent and that could lead to a really major error later on. Just look at it as a learning experience and you'll be better for it. If you didn't have clouds you wouldn't appreciate the sun. On a lighter note, I STILL haven't spoken to Fiona, but I now have given away my real name. I guess there aren't many male students called Matt in Sept '99 group 3 adult branch at Winter street campus at the Uni of sheffield...
Matt <renton@breathe.com>
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 22:01:47 (BST)
I made a terrible mistake today and gave the wrong medication to the wrong patient. Has anyone else made a mistake and if so what was it????
claire
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 21:17:08 (BST)
Just thought I would tell you all that I am off the Greece in the morning with my little girl and some mates, can't wait. Typical we get a heatwave when I am going!! Never mind, rather be in Greece than studying!! See you all soon!
Anita
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 11:22:10 (BST)
Somewhere to live????
Does anyone know of any Nursing Colleges or Hospitals in the London area that would offer accommodation to someone working for the London Ambulance Service???
Dan, Dan, the Ambulance Man!!! <medic_dan76@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 13:20:52 (BST)
Fiona, please, please, if you read these, take the bull by the horns and buy Renton a beer. Put the man out of his misery.
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 21:45:50 (BST)
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
I can't believe it! I had the perfect chance to ask Fiona out today. I was sat outside the school of nursing talking to a friend, and Fiona was sat opposite me on the grass about two metres away! But I didn't dare ask her out! If Fiona's read this now she knows exactly who I am! There's always tomorrow...
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 18:15:51 (BST)
Renton, Hurry Up
Come on man, a woman likes a bit of advance warning, she might want to wash her hair or something.... Ask her out, the worst that can happen is she'll say yes and it could be a nightmare (u know the date from hell..) Keep us informed, my own love life is down the drain right now and I need to live vicarously (ok spelling sucks)
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 23:10:25 (BST)
Still not plucked up the courage to ask her yet then????????? GET ON WITH IT!!!!!
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 19:11:36 (BST)
Fiona
Right, if Fiona from September '99 group 4 at the University of Sheffield looks at this website, then be warned - I will be asking you out...
<renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 16:41:48 (BST)
Help
has any body any good information on catheter care, i am a first year student and my next assignment is a case study any ideas awaiting for replies ?
Linda <linda.smith 13@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 20:15:33 (BST)
thanx hobbes
Well I'm only in my first year of nursing but hobbes you have made me feel a lot better about the career that lays ahead of me. It's nice to hear from someone who has already qualified. Thanks for your words of wisdom they are truly appriciated. Shirley.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 01:54:56 (BST)
Mugshots posted
If you have visited the Thornbury SNG or Brutish stands at any conferences this year you may be able to spot yourself in our photo galleries. Go to Thornbury's Homepage and follow the link to Thornbury Photo Gallery. This is where we will be posting photos from all the events and happenings. There's a rumour that I'm going to be jumping from 10,000ft in the very near future - that should provide some interesting pictures.... yikes!
Nigel <webmaster@thornbury-nursing-services.co.uk>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:39:42 (BST)
Hobbs, thanks for your post. It has made me feel a bit easier about qualifying in Feburary.
helen
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 20:35:54 (BST)
Overseas Student Nurses
over 50 UNISON nursing students protested outside St George's hospital, South London to protest at the ending of bursaries for overseas nursing students (in England Universities only). Its UNISON view that if the department of health are successful in abolishing the bursary for Irish, EU and overseas nursing students (on the grounds that it brings them into line with other students) then we are next. This is the inevitable consequence of not securing a living wage We have to fight this one and we can not afford to lose. Alice Dawnay UNISON Nursing Student Officer London
Alice Dawnay <aliced@unison.co.uk>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:52:20 (BST)
Meeting with sarah Mullally
Many of you will of read the news report in Nursing Times vol. 97 no.27 p7 headed "Students slam inadequate bursaries. This article is quite misleading and I would like to correct a few inaccuracies and clarify a few of the issues 1) Both the RCN ANS and Unison students attended the meeting and not just Unison students. 2) The meeting was arranged by the RCN ANS and not Unison. The ANS wrote to Sarah Mullally on 15 March and received a reply on 30 April stating that Sarah would meet with us but would like Unison to also be there "as it is very important that I here as wide an opinion base as possible". This meeting took place as reported on 10 July. I do have copies of the relevant correspondence. 3) An RCN member asked when the much talked about review of healthcare student funding would be published but we were given no firm commitment on this. 4) Funding wasn't the only issue discussed. For example there was in interesting discussion over changes to the rules for overseas students accessing the NHS bursary scheme. There was also much discussion on the quality of clinical placements both very important issues at this time. Finally I would just like to add that both RCN members and Unison members got on really well and it was great to share experiences and realise just how much we have in common and it is a pity that the Nursing Times chose to report the meeting in such a mis-leading and biased way.
Andrew McGovern <andy_mm_99@yahoo.com>
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:38:32 (BST)
To those about to qualify
Just some advice, when you qualify, your gonna have to wait around for your registration, this could take some time and you'll never get through to the UKCC either by phoning, fax or e-mail for them to tell you. So those with part-time jobs get the extra hours in or you'll add heaps to your already massive debt. I had to wait around two months before I had any money coming in after qualification. Also when you get a job get straight onto personal and the wages dept, make sure they have all the paperwork. I was working full-time for a month before admin realised that I'd got a job. Honest you'll be stressed as it is so make life alittle easier on yourself. Don't go through the hell I did. By the way don't stress out about being qualified you soon pick it up and until you do just act like you know what your doing. Make sure wherever you work has a preceptorship scheme and pick a mentor you feel comfortable with. Think hard about the decisions you make before you make them, don't rush around in a panic. Listen to what your collegues say, take notice of the N/A's, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you don't feel comfortable doing something don't do it. Also if your asked to do something thats abit dodgy think why you the inexperienced staff nurse has been asked to do it, remember everywhere has politics. Don't get into tribal warfare on the ward until you know whats what. Finally get to know your medication, read the BNF and if your mental health the Maudsley guide, training dos'nt teach you much about what pills look like or what dosage they are, find out what the meds your dealing with are supposed to do. Take your time doing meds even if its twice as long as everyone elses'. Don't be pressurised into rushing it by narky N/A's, remember its your registration. If a prescription sheet looks wrong then it probably is wrong, so get a doctor to check it out before dishing the pills out. New SHO's will probably know less them you, don't take the scripts at face value. Keep up to date on your chosen branch and drop something new you've just learn't in conversation preferably when the ward managers' around, it impresses and will lead to a quicker E-grade. Don't go for jobs that offer an instant E-grade though, if they do then obviously they can't get proper E-grades which means the ward is dodgy and for Godsake don't go for your first job in a nursing home whatever branch you are. Work for the NHS, Forces or one of the big private companies. Personally I think the NHS is the best to start of with. Nursing homes just give the impression that you've got no motivation or ambition, also it will limit your career. Leave the nursing homes when your burn't out or have fifty million kids to look after. If you've got new ideas, implement them, but get a higher grade to supervise you. Stops you doing something stupid and also stops the older staff from feeling alientated by the bright new whipper-snapper on the ward. Make sure though you've done your homework. Thats your lot, fairly obvious really, but suprising the things you do when your newly-qualified. Remember nobody will expect you to know anything until you've done the job for a few months so don't get stressed about it.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:08:27 (BST)
Rabbit Fluffs Tale
An aggessive defense team accused Nelly of trying to pull the wool over the jury's eyes. The jury was shown photographs of various stars small holdings and from the pictures it was obvious that Hammy had clearly identified Gere's back passageway....
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:15:04 (BST)
Have I missed something...?
What is this Gere and Hampster business? What have I missed? Please tell me 'cos it looks pretty interesting....!!
H
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 20:07:59 (BST)
HAMPSTER TRIAL SHOCKER!
The ongoing trial of the Rodents v Gere took an unexpected twist today when the prosecution produced a last minute wittness, Nelly the angora rabbit will take the stand tommorow.
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 16:11:40 (BST)
Thanks to whoever wished me luck in my re-sit yesterday!! I think it was ok this time, we can only get 40% anyway and I'm sure I did enough for that. By the way I think Roger has now qualified hasn't he? He will be too busy to bother with us I suppose! Shame-though his messages were a bit too long for me to read through!
Anita
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:27:06 (BST)
News From the US
This came to me from message board thought it might cheer you up Risk Alert Number of physicians in the US: 700,000. Accidental deaths caused by physicians per year: 120,000. Accidental deaths per physician.... 0.171 (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) Number of gun owners in the US: 80,000,000 Number of accidental gun deaths per year (all age groups) 1,500. Accidental deaths per gun owner: 0.0000188 Statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners. Not everyone has a gun, but everyone has at least one doctor. Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets out of hand. I have withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear that the shock could cause people to seek medical aid.
Dave <misc@sparkles.synergie.net>
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:16:54 (BST)
Need a pen pal
hi. i'm about to enter the second half of nursing school and would like to find a person to email or chat witl to help me through the last half of school. Anyone feel free to email me.
marie <vange@itookmyprozac.com>
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 08:10:12 (BST)
bit of a sticky situation, do you get the feeling Fiona feels the same????
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:41:57 (BST)
Oh dear.
HELP! A girl from child branch who is a really good mate of mine has just told me that she likes me (in that way), so I feel that if I ask Fiona out I will end up hurting her feelings. What do I do now??? I really fancy Fiona but I don't want to hurt my mate.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:30:32 (BST)
Hamster RIP
Was that THE Hammy Hamster, star of countless children's shows??!!! Glad someone has a sense of humour. Was begining to think Noel Coward was right about Mad dogs and Englishmen. I mean you guys have been having a hot summer.
Amanda
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 23:13:59 (BST)
Family of hamster to sue
"We feel that to advertise that as a natural heated mudbath health spa was to say the least misleading!", said Hammy's distraught father. "When they said he was going to get star accomodation we expected something completely different"!
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 20:34:58 (BST)
i finish in Feb and I can't wait!!! The course has gone so quick!!! I still feel that I don't know anything though!!!!!!
mila
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 20:14:41 (BST)
NEWS FLASH
In Hollywood today a white and brown hampster died of suffercation, the hampsters distraught owner Mr Gere had no comment.
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 13:33:36 (BST)
I agree!
good idea m. We take enough s***e at our work and studies so lets all 'chill out'. Anyone qualifying in March? I am and cant wait - there has to be an end to this torture! Oh, and good luck to Renton. Just ask her and let us know if you get lucky. It's like a mini soap opera in here lately! Were all rooting for you renton!
ange
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 12:06:12 (BST)
Ooops, forgot to mention....
D'ya think we've done something to offend Roger? It does seem really quiet lately, almost afraid to post something just in case someone takes it the wrong way!! Anyway, keep us posted on your progress with Fiona please, I'd really like to know, I'm nosey like that!!!!
H
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:23:10 (BST)
Robbie
Unfortunately, I had some really tall git standing right in front of me, but a quick drop of a pint of lager soon did the trick!! Yeah, I saw most of it, but my photos were crap! Never mind, I can dream can't I. I thought ABC were useless, but I agree, Toploader were top notch! I did hear Robbie mention about nearly being cremated but didn't see it.
H
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:21:06 (BST)
Claim to Fame
Not that I like bragging but I used to live near Robbie and use to see him quite regulary passing my place of work.And! he use to date my cousin before he was famous.He was a very sad break dancer in Hanley town centre!!
m
- Friday, July 20, 2001 at 08:31:14 (BST)
Robbie!
WOW, I went to see Robbie in Cardiff on Saturday aswell! Did you witness him nearly being burnt alive??? What a showman. Toploader were ace as well, don't you think. I think ABC were a bit dodgy though. In response, Renton is not my real name. It is a nickame I aquired in the first year because I have a shaved head and I am skinny. As for Fiona, she is a babe, but I am just too nervous to ask her out. Has anyone else noticed that Roger hasn't been here for a while? He was a right laugh. No wonder the room's gone a bit downhill.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 21:33:01 (BST)
Lighten up everyone!
For once, can't we all just have a chat and let off steam to one another without someone trying to find undertones in the messages which simply aren't there! Suren, if it is you, then why don't you just identify yourself. (ps not putting email address cos I'm at work!). Anyway, Renton, (if that's your name and if its not I apologise, cos I have to be nice to everyone), if Fiona is such a looker, then you've nothing to loose have you? Just on a lighter note, I went to see Robbie Williams on Saturday in Cardiff, he was totally fab and gorgeous and I'd s**g him!!!!
H
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:46:21 (BST)
Just a small note, I thought this site was to have alittle fun discussing ideas and general chit chat.Somewhere along the way it's been lost on folks getting the wrong end of the stick and getting far too heavy about issues.Let's not forget we deal with real life everyday,so why not have some light relief and have some fun online.So lets all make friends and laugh alittle.
m
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:09:39 (BST)
The Hamster gag,brilliant!!
The stuff about the hamster was fantastic!!! it was probably the funniest thing that i have read in ages!! All this tosh about racism is complete tosh however, but its still good to hear from suren again. To read his poorly spellt missives, to gaze upon his mangled grammer is a joy in itself. A joy that has been absent from these pages for far to long!! Perhaps if we all club together then we can send Suren one of those Janet and John books.... WELCOME BAK ME FRND ITZ so Gud TO see yoo. I Hv mizzed your misplet Messages and YR IrraTional and ParaNOID atax on thoose whoo chooze tooo yoouse this board.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 19:48:23 (BST)
i don't understand
it' my birthday today and i am 30. i have spent the day in skills lab learning different procedures, any way that was fun. i have been visiting this website for a year or so i think - and all this stuff about being rascist is a total farce. i have not read anything rascist in content on this site - but what i have read is people not reading others comments properly and jumping down there throat and being what i can only describe as mean towards them. but it does make for a good read. and renton - be brave ask fiona out - the worst that can happen is that she'll say no! anyone check out the nursing times - a group of unison and rcn students went to whitehall last week to discuss the state of student nursing with sarah mullaly (maybe spelt wrong - sorry if my poor english as offended or been seen to be rascist). when sarah was asked why older students got an extra £50 a month - her reply was that they could have dependants and could do with the extra cash - a student then pointed out to her that older students with dependants were not entitled to the older students bursary she looked rather baffled. oh well i thought that was quite interesting. i'm off to spend my birthday money and to embrace being 30 byee
am
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:18:20 (BST)
Hearsay
Wouldn't it depend on the colour of the hamster although I'm guessing it would be brown??
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 15:14:21 (BST)
GOOD LUCK ANITA!
Good luck in the re-sit.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 14:59:18 (BST)
Hearsay
I heard that a famous actor, who was married to Cindy Crawford, put a hampster up his bum. Is this considered racist by anyone? If so, I am sorry.
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 14:42:51 (BST)
double entendre
Actually, Hear'say the band are also quite dangerous, although I have nothing to substantiate this claim. Besides, Fiona in Sept' 99 (i think) Is bloody gorgeous and if I'm not careful I'll certainly ask her out.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:40:19 (BST)
double entendre
Actually, Hear'say the band are also quite dangerous, although I have nothing to substantiate this claim. Besides, Fiona in Sept' 99 (i think) Is bloody gorgeous and if I'm not careful I'll certainly ask her out.
<renton@breathe.com>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:40:19 (BST)
Hearsay is a dangerous thing
Hearsay is a very dangerous thing (and I don't mean the band). It is hard to know the truth of a situation that you didn't actually experience yourself. There are always two sides to the story. I don't think it helps the debate to relate stories of something that happened to a friend. I think it's irresponsible and just stirs up bad feeling. If you've had actual personal experience that you want to discuss then fine, otherwise you're just stiring!
Glittersister 4 <s.montagu@uea.ac.uk>
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 08:16:22 (BST)
Thorny one
Here is a thorny one, I know of a first year who is living in fear of their safety from a large contingent of overseas students in their cohort. Apparently all was very mutually supportive initially, until it came out in conversation that most of these students had embarked on nursing as it allowed easy entry to the UK. This student then asked if the group intended to complete training and stay in nursing, the answer was no. When this student suggested that the group's motives were less than public spirited, they found themself being labelled a racist. Owt as queer as folk....
Robert Mugabe Fan Club
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 23:21:02 (BST)
You're missing the point completely.
Clearly a more important issue to be discussed in this forum is that I fancy the pants off a student nurse called Fiona who is at the Winter Street Campus at the University of Sheffield. I think she's in Sept. '99 group 4, and I need someone to put in the good word for me!
<renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 21:45:41 (BST)
Bring back the good old days
How about a harmless bit of sexism just to stir things up a bit. I wish we could turn back the clock when nurses all wore dresses and the sight of a male nurse was shocking. Oh to be a patient in those days. It must have been worth being ill. I for one would've looked forward to my bed bath. Not any more the chances are I'd get a bloke with rough hands giving me a clean up. How disapponting but never mind bring back short skirts and throw the men out of nursing wa heeey
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 15:37:48 (BST)
Is Suren BaKc in SEkrit
I recognise that wonderful but not quite correct English. He may not post in public anymore but its like red rag to a bull A bit of gosspip that can be misconstrued as been remotely racist, and the boy comes storming in like the Lone Ranger or Batman Yes folks its Super Suren champion of turning a non reacist comment into the most flagrent abuse of minority ethnic groups. Eton my back side, if you'd been to Eton matey whatever your ethnic background the quality of your written English would I believe be slightly better than the stuff you've written here. Nice to have you back Suren. Don't kid the regulars we know its you boy
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 15:26:15 (BST)
I have never understood how a person's colour could dictate the type of person they are!! We are all the same are we not?
Anita
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 12:43:55 (BST)
racsits
wow look at all the closet racists coming out to support each other. by the way i was educated at eton and oxford. is this how low you scum bags are. what a racist webpage this is and shame on thornburys for promoting racism in this form and medium. good luck all you racists.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 09:56:48 (BST)
Whoa! People
Found this site by mistake. Do you read before you post. I don't think Maurene saying she was proud of Canuck bashing. (What can you say about a country that likes beavers, that they haven't heard before.) I didn't read that SHE was antiblack, only that she was fed up about slow, lazy people, who expect to pass their course.
Amanda <silkynurseca@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 03:05:03 (BST)
It's spelt VERNACULAR. Where were you educated?
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 02:50:01 (BST)
God, no wonder so many students fail coursework, the english within the context of this page is awful. Everyone try and chill a little bit, this page is way too deep. Reading through the letters I see everything has been taken out of context. People are not reading the letters properly and are reading too much into them.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 02:06:09 (BST)
to maureen
in this instance you and your friends are the victims of self prejudices and ignorance. i wonder how you would feel if u was in a foreign country where english is not the first language and you have to do all your studies in that country's vanacular? would you and your friends cope? so think about how you would want to be treated in a situation like this? by the way look at your history and you would see the the blacks was very instrumental in the developing of the NHS and many services post war. they were invited to this country post war to help develop it so please respect them...cause without them i do not think you would be enjoying the luxuries that you have now.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 01:17:01 (BST)
to maureen
you have hit it on the head. by using your words " A while back there were some Canadians hitting the site and they got slagged off for being Canadians. One actually gave as good as she got." it demostrates that racism exists in this webpage. i am saddened that you feel so proud this took place. the issue about students being slow is not only black students have that problem. i am aware of many white students experience that and also many of them have not passed one assignment. so this is not a black issue. it is an issue that affects all students. so please get off your pedestal and learn to accept that great britain is a multi cultural society and you and your friends cannot change this. if it was not for the overseas nurses and students this county's health system would not be worth writing home to. so please stop this biggotry and learn to respect people and help where u can to develop these under achieving students and you may be surprised that you could learn from them as well. black or white we are all still going to be nurses and these blacks could be your colleagues in the ward and also if you go to a ward where by all the staff is non white and you are the only one, will you go off duty because you perceive them to be slow and underqualified. maureen racism is not good so please learn now or you suffer later.
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 01:10:39 (BST)
ooops, didn't mean to send it twice!
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:04:17 (BST)
Hot gossip???
I've got something to liven this page up a bit (well maybe anyway). There's a student nurse at the University of Sheffield (Winter Street Campus) called Fiona. I think she's in Sept '99 and I really really fancy her. Perhaps I'll ask her out before the end of next week? Let's see...
it's a secret <renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:03:11 (BST)
Hot gossip???
I've got something to liven this page up a bit (well maybe anyway). There's a student nurse at the University of Sheffield (Winter Street Campus) called Fiona. I think she's in Sept '99 and I really really fancy her. Perhaps I'll ask her out before the end of next week? Let's see...
it's a secret <renton@breathe.com>
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 00:02:36 (BST)
To Hobbes
Its sad but true, the page is dull. A while back there were some Canadians hitting the site and they got slagged off for being Canadians. One actually gave as good as she got. The whole thing returns to the one issue is it fair to coddle a slow, unprepared student at the expense of her class. The student then uses the colour of her skin as an excuse. The site jumped all over the person who said is this fair? In a perfect world, we'd all be colourblind and efficient. The not so perfect world allows it to perpetuate, student cries victim, educators are marked racist or prejudiced (ok my spelling may be off) and the rest of the class are just fed up of pulling an extra load. So who really is the victim; the student, the lecturer, or the classmates.
Maureen
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 23:05:12 (BST)
At the risk....
At the risk of being torn limb from limb by the regulars but after a four month hiatus it is deja vu all over again. Mysteriously mis-splett riting from people with BOGUS names, claiming that the Klan run nursing.... Sounds familiar? All HCA/NA whatever-A's are fat/lazy/idle or sainted/tireless/who-needs-an-education-to-be-the-next-Flo's.... Crap pay and no support, hell, the tragedy is that it is worse when you cross the finishing line. Then the malicious and evil rule and the slothlike work for you. Take away all your social life and freetime and the only thing you have to fear is the UKCC and people with names like jOhn SmITh....
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 19:09:09 (BST)
Donna
I am glad that you have a good placement - I am lucky that all mine so far have been ok. My next one is Urology and I have been chatting with a staff nurse on there, whom I know vaguely, and she has promised me thay all her staff look after students who visit the ward. This has been confirmed by other students, so I am quite excited about this placement in 4 weeks time. The one after that is my community placement, I can't wait for that one. Things seem to be hotting up now I am in my 2nd year - I am looking forward to my critical care placements after xmas too.
Anita
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:20:22 (BST)
Boring and Racism
Don't care what you talk about, you just seem to be such a dour lot these days. I can see that the majority of you are going to be a big bundle of laughs when you hit the wards. John Hunter's post was pretty stupid too generalised and did little to elaborate on experiences he feels he has had. However the reply was also pretty dim. A Knee-jerk defensive reaction thats hardly going to tackle the issue of racism or open it up to debate. What you should of done is asked him for examples and to expand further on his views. The reply talks of "prejudice" and made it quite clear that he or she has prejudices' equally as big as Jon Hunter's. Its so easy to fight prejudice with prejudice and fan the flames of racisim. OK not a funny post, but something to think about.
Hobbes
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:08:31 (BST)
racism
how sad that prospective nurse are so pro racism. do you individuals have really experienced anu racist attacks or have you been exposed to this low class of bullying and harassment. before you lie to justify that you was racially abused by blacks think are you telling the truth or are you using that as an excuse to cover your own racial prejudices. racism is not good. yes i agree you are entitled to your opinions and it your democratic right to voice your objections and you are entitled to your freedom of speech in a democratic multicultural society you live in. but it is immoral and wrong to use this to further your prejudices and racist attitude in the wards and university settings. racism is wrong from any sector
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:37:00 (BST)
Dear Hobbes
Agree with you totally, its become very PC. You can't have an opinion and if you dare to express your feelings, ur either sexist, racist, or anti-something. I might have to start reading the News of the World for some light comic relief.
Maureen
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 03:15:15 (BST)
chill out
perhaps the unidentified writer would like to chill a little. Every one is entitled to an opinion. If people want to moan they are allowed to do so just as people who have positive experiences are allowed to have their say. This is a message board for everyone and a good one at that. Shirl.
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 02:56:43 (BST)
Hooray!
After months of mediocre placements, I now find myself on a placement I absolutely love. Unfortunately, it's not going to last forever - even though I've begged them to hide me there for the next 2 years! Lovely staff and nice interesting work make all the difference - my faith in nursing is restored.
Donna
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 02:08:51 (BST)
perhaps we prefer to see our training in a postitive light rather than going over and over the same ground such as crap pay and slagging off the unions!!!
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 19:50:14 (BST)
Boring
Christ, just visted this page after a long break, god its boring, where is Roger and the rest that used to make this page an interesting read? You are all very dull.
Hobbes
- Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:22:10 (BST)
hi
where did you send your application to? in Edge Hill my cohort has 180 student the April cohort has 200. No body seems to have a problem getting on the course I wish you the best of luck in your quest for nurse training.
shirl
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 02:45:49 (BST)
thanks anita
thanks anita i guess i will just have to wait and sit and admire those who did get lucky lol
sam <aldridgesam@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 23:34:04 (BST)
Study References
Check out the CPD and Student sections of The Portfolio of British Nursing Websites at www.british-nursing.com. You can also search over 11,000 nursing-related web resources from the top of these pages using the NRE Nursing Research Engine.
Nigel <webmaster@thornbury-nursing-services.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 18:55:25 (BST)
Help - study refrences needed
Haing been qualified for some years, i now have the task of going back to the days of completing assignments - due to that thing called CPD!!!. As the internet is quite new, can anyone advise me on useful sites to obtain rferences, particulary around the topic of communication??
Stressed out <kerryandliz@belperlane.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:15:36 (BST)
Help - study refrences needed
Haing been qualified for some years, i now have the task of going back to the days of completing assignments - due to that thing called CPD!!!. As the internet is quite new, can anyone advise me on useful sites to obtain rferences, particulary around the topic of communication??
Stressed out <kerryandliz@belperlane.co.uk>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:11:57 (BST)
There are 7 applicants to every student place available. This is due to the advertising campaign and the better pay. Unfortunately the resources are not there to teach additional students - yes we were the first June intake last year but there were only 20 of us taken on as the school is not big enough for a start and there aren't enough tutors to teach them. I for one am glad I got in last year!
Anita
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 10:21:21 (BST)
there crying out for nurses so they say
there crying out for nurses so they say so why is it i ring up to get on the course today and they have no places until september 2002 thats pure disguisting yet i have worked in a hospital as a c grade for three years why is that
sam <aldridgesam@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 00:24:40 (BST)
RCN AND Privatisation
I see Beverley Malone, our new gen sec is calling for more pay for nurses (good) but she dsays memebers don't want any more private sector in the NHS. I do agency because it suits me and we all knw its agencies keepnh the nhs going just now. So what do you want to happen to me Beverly, give up nursing? because I can tell you I'm never going bach to work for the NHS - or its useless managers.
agency nurse, london, NW1
- Friday, July 13, 2001 at 17:39:53 (BST)
I know but i allways getthem snagged on me leg hair!!!
Kris Nicol <nippernicol@Hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 19:49:38 (BST)
We still have the dresses whilst the rest of the hospital have the new trousers - I think the dresses are impractical, not to mention bloody tights!!!
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 14:35:05 (BST)
What a belter
Hello Shirley, I do not know if it is illegal to wear a belt or not, but at the more than ancient Scarborough General hospital, the staff do still wear belts. However, at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General hospitals in Sheffield, which are both centres of excellence in certain areas, the staff do not wear belts. I think you can choose whether you wear a belt or not, but I'm sure no-one can force you. Personally I think that they are impractical and look stupid.
Richo <mattoricho@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 06:32:31 (BST)
Life is the pits. Got a stint of nights coming up, the husband buggered off on an airforce training programme and my mother's just told me her senile labrador needs her more than me and my two kids!!! Is it just me or is this a plot.....
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 06:12:57 (BST)
health & safety
could someone please find out for me if it is now illegal to wear the belts with our uniforms. In Liverpool it is now only the students who have to wear belts with their dressess. I have been told under the health & safety policy that we should not wear them. I would be very grateful if anyone can respond to this question. Many thanks Shirley
shirley <sw001a6320@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 00:19:02 (BST)
Oh dear - that must have been a nightmare!! I have vowed that when attending any functions connected with the hospital I shall be drinking water all night!!!!
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 21:26:02 (BST)
Nites Out
Talking about waking up next to some absoloute howler, after a particularly heavy nite on the sherberts i woke up next to this woman who looked like Anne widdecombes older, fatter and less attractive sister!!! I didnt have to leave the house for a late shift till half one but left the house at eight and hid in the staff room for most of the day! it later turned out when i started on my next placement (stroke rehab)the horrible bulldog licking piss off a nettle woman (who i promise looked like an absoloute goddess in the niteclub) was none other than the Senior Clinical Nurse for the ward!!! ARRRGH!!!
Ashamed, very ashamed
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:44:25 (BST)
alcohol
It is quite worrying that after three years we will all be alcoholics, but doesnt it make it all worth while when u wake up in last nights kebab,with a companion that looks like the missing link.
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 14:44:17 (BST)
SALLY - YOUR PAY
Check out nursing-pay.com........
Daft David Amos
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 07:49:40 (BST)
What is the average monthly pay minus tax and national insurance for a newly qualified D grade if you did a standard 37.5 week and alternate weekends. Do you get extra pay for weekends? Any ideas?
sally
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 13:35:43 (BST)
Alcohol
Yes students on my intake agree that alcohol consumption has increased since starting training!! It is a bit of a worry isn't it? It's no wonder though is it? I have never experienced anything so stressful in all my life!!!
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 11:57:00 (BST)
talk time
Ay up out there, is there a time where we can come on line and have a chat. Luv to chat and discuss ideas( of course nursing issues) anyone there game for a laugh.
m
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 18:26:50 (BST)
Nursing Salary
What is the average hourly rate for RGN with 15 years experience in Nottingham England
Marcia Reid <mreidwrha@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 06, 2001 at 02:47:43 (BST)
does anyone know anything about maternity pay? I finish my training soon and would like to start a family, but wondered how long you have to be in a job to qualify for full maternity pay. Any info would be most appreciated
rachel
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 21:41:34 (BST)
its true, every student nurse in my intake has resorted to regularly drinking alcohol. . At the start of the course a couple of glasses of wine a day was 'normal'. Nowadays a bottle of wine every night is 'normal'. We shall all be alcoholics by the time we qualify!!!!!!!
viv
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 19:10:18 (BST)
yep, 10.4 it is!!
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 14:30:41 (BST)
Actually it's 10.4%
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 22:57:35 (BST)
increase
YES it's true we get 10% in sept the beginning of the new academic year.An extra £10 per week don't spend it all at once.
mich
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 17:29:38 (BST)
Money
Is there a increase on the busaries we get in the new year starting sept 2001? I here we get an extra 10%? is that true... so my £87 goes to £95.70 ... better than bein shot in the foot I suppose...
Craig
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 12:28:40 (BST)
Racism
what a bad word for the white middle class. we are not racist we are demoncratic and accept all. but in the work place they are the first to discriminate and carry the bullying torch. come on guys you know racism exists here and that people hide behind their skins to advance their prejudices. give us a break and face reality. racism is live and kicking in sizes and forms
John HUnter
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 23:22:18 (BST)
what's the worst that could happen?
I have been a student nurse for nearly two years now. I have noticed that since starting nursing my libido has become almost none existent. Does anyone else have a similar problem with their sex drive, or am I sadly on my own? Also vodka tastes much better than it used to, especially the brand called 'Pretzki' from Netto. The cheaper the better methinks.
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 22:38:23 (BST)
Recruitment
Yes I agree, my college has taken a 3rd intake and the library is just too small, when we are starting an assignment, the last intake still have all the books out and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get references. I have mentioned this in school, to no avail! Our school is attached to the hospital so has few facilities and the library is inadequate to say the least
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 22:18:05 (BST)
hello there fellow students,how are you coping on the wards with this tropical weather? On the ward I'm working it's been over 30c and were told that the hospital had to save money, so they installed air conditioning ducts but no air conditioning !1 So they told us to open the windows and get fans from other wards! Well only one more shift then i'm off for seven weeks 3weeks in uni a reading week and then 3 weeks annual leave. Happy Holidays everyone.xxx
mich
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 17:07:55 (BST)
Recruitment at all costs
The goverments pre-occupation with recruiting large numbers of students at all costs seems to be a flawed one. The universities are accepting ever larger numbers of students into environments which are unable to sustain the large numbers of students. firstly there are not enough lecturers and the NATFHE strike earlier this year showed how under pressure the higher education system really is. secondly there are not enough resources, the library that i use was woefully inadequate anyway prior to the increase in the number of students. Now there will be an even larger number of students trying to use similar references to complete their assignments. Also the present recruiting drive has done nothing to solve one of the major problems facing student nurses anyway, the attrition rate is huge with approximately a third of the members of my course dropping along the wayside. Until the government sorts out the majority of problems facing student nurses (high prssure, financial struggles) then the attrition rate will remain high and it wont matter how many students are recruited if only a small percentage of them actually qualify.
- Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 16:24:56 (BST)
Does anyone have an assignment on social class and heart disease they could email me im running out of ideas
Russell <nurserusty@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 09:15:26 (BST)