Perinatal nursing in the UK for US trained nurses?
I have a question about nursing jobs in the UK. I am a US trained RN with a bachelors degree. I have been working as a high risk labor and delivery and transition nursery nurse since I graduated, for 7 years. I have been thinking for a long time that I would really like to spend some time living in the UK (specifically London) at some point but I keep coming to the conclusion that it might not be a very realistic goal since my job title doesn't really exist there. I'm wondering what my other options might be, though, sticking as close to my area of experience as possible. Do they have postpartum or nursery nurses? Or is the whole process one thing? Would it be possible to train as a NICU nurse there if I have had experience with high risk normal newborns? Thanks. This is something I would really love to do.
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Nurses in the UK work in specialised branches, so yours would be Children's Nursing. It would be very easy for you to train as a NICU nurse with experience. I am straight from university and in a High Dependency Unit in a very specialised area in London. Nursing in the UK is not as respected as in the States. Most people treat you like you're a failed Dr, so it's not something people look up to... I did not have trouble getting work.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Is nursing something that's worth it
Is nursing something that's worth it?
All I hear about now at my McDonald's job is people who have graduated college and now cannot find jobs. I'm afraid that will happen to me. I looked into nursing when I was about 16 (I'm 19 now) and my mother told me not to do it because it would mean working on holidays and never having a moment to myself. I'm not sure if it's like that or not, but I do know that I wouldn't mind it at all. Holidays have always been unimportant in my family, and I see no point of making them a big deal on my own. Besides, helping someone who is in the hospital for Christmas would make the holidays far more enjoyable to me. I also love to travel, but I don't know much about travel nursing. It would be wonderful to be able to do nursing in Spain, London, France, and all over the world if I could. I'm sure I could squeeze in a few cultural experiences in my off time, even if it won't be much. I'd also like to do the Peace Corps. Money aside, because I'm sure it's more than my McDonald's income anyway, is nursing worth it? I'd go to a community college in order to get an LPN degree if possible. Science is a tough subject, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a career that I love, and that would be any career that lets me travel, help others, meet new people, and feel good about myself while I'm exhausted at the end of the day. Exhaustion is great to me. I like to feel my body tell me that I've worked hard. I guess that's kind of weird. But, back to the question. Is nursing worth it? Will I have a hard time getting a job? I don't want to be like some of the other McDonald's workers...having a degree but not being able to get a job. How soon after nursing school would I be able to travel? Could I get a job out of state? Could I get a job at a Charity hospital? I would really love to work at an inner city hospital in the emergency section. Quick question: Nursing is nothing like television, is it? I've seen scrubs, and that much drama and silliness in a hospital is far too amusing to be true.
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Any medical job is worth it, IF that is something that your are passionate about & love to do. To do it for money or the fact that you can find a job--those are the people who are miserable. Your best bet is to get a RN-either through the community college system or the university. There are pre-reqs and a wait list however. So it may take you a few years to even start. I also recommend volunteering at a hospital to really see the environment. You do work a lot of holidays & often night shifts; but I don't know why everyone thinks nurses have no time for themselves. If you do a 12 hour shift you get 3-4 days a week off or more--better than the average job. As to working in different states, once you pass the national exam all you need to do is apply for a license in which ever state you wish to work in. International nursing is far less common and rather difficult-but you are light-years away from that. To become a traveling RN with in the US, you would need several years experience working. Keep in mind, travelers are there to work, not site see.
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Hard work, lots of studying, responsibility and accountability etc. I trained 30 years ago and quit last Christmas as times have changed for the worst and felt my patients weren't getting the care and dignity they deserve anymore !! Too many people doing the job with limited skills today and I'm a bit old fashioned (in my 40's) so standards slipped...just had enough.
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If you want to do it, then its worth it. I think your family should be more supportive/encouraging of your goals & ideas. It sure beats McD's! Just FYI, to travel you need a Bachelors of Nursing, and you need to be able to speak fluently the language of the country (Spanish, French, etc as you indicated). You can travel locally (in the US, if that's where you're located) but this takes a couple years experience first before you can do this. To travel internationally is quite expensive, as it involves a lengthy process of obtaining licenses, etc. In some cases, licenses can take around 6 months to obtain... so its best if you're moving there for at least a year. You can work as much or as little as you want, as with any job. Where I work, a full time position is 2 day shift, followed by 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off (which is technically 4, because you sleep for 1). All shifts are 12 hours. You are free to pick up overtime on your days off, which many people do. Sometimes you work holidays, but thats just part of the job. As far as ease in getting a job, it fluctuates. 2 years ago, it was dead easy to get a job anywhere as a new grad. Now, times are a lot tougher. However, in another year or two this will open back up- especially with this new health plan in place- and more nurses will be in demand. Definitely worth it. But do a degree, to give you more options. It'll save you upgrading later.
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All I hear about now at my McDonald's job is people who have graduated college and now cannot find jobs. I'm afraid that will happen to me. I looked into nursing when I was about 16 (I'm 19 now) and my mother told me not to do it because it would mean working on holidays and never having a moment to myself. I'm not sure if it's like that or not, but I do know that I wouldn't mind it at all. Holidays have always been unimportant in my family, and I see no point of making them a big deal on my own. Besides, helping someone who is in the hospital for Christmas would make the holidays far more enjoyable to me. I also love to travel, but I don't know much about travel nursing. It would be wonderful to be able to do nursing in Spain, London, France, and all over the world if I could. I'm sure I could squeeze in a few cultural experiences in my off time, even if it won't be much. I'd also like to do the Peace Corps. Money aside, because I'm sure it's more than my McDonald's income anyway, is nursing worth it? I'd go to a community college in order to get an LPN degree if possible. Science is a tough subject, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a career that I love, and that would be any career that lets me travel, help others, meet new people, and feel good about myself while I'm exhausted at the end of the day. Exhaustion is great to me. I like to feel my body tell me that I've worked hard. I guess that's kind of weird. But, back to the question. Is nursing worth it? Will I have a hard time getting a job? I don't want to be like some of the other McDonald's workers...having a degree but not being able to get a job. How soon after nursing school would I be able to travel? Could I get a job out of state? Could I get a job at a Charity hospital? I would really love to work at an inner city hospital in the emergency section. Quick question: Nursing is nothing like television, is it? I've seen scrubs, and that much drama and silliness in a hospital is far too amusing to be true.
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Any medical job is worth it, IF that is something that your are passionate about & love to do. To do it for money or the fact that you can find a job--those are the people who are miserable. Your best bet is to get a RN-either through the community college system or the university. There are pre-reqs and a wait list however. So it may take you a few years to even start. I also recommend volunteering at a hospital to really see the environment. You do work a lot of holidays & often night shifts; but I don't know why everyone thinks nurses have no time for themselves. If you do a 12 hour shift you get 3-4 days a week off or more--better than the average job. As to working in different states, once you pass the national exam all you need to do is apply for a license in which ever state you wish to work in. International nursing is far less common and rather difficult-but you are light-years away from that. To become a traveling RN with in the US, you would need several years experience working. Keep in mind, travelers are there to work, not site see.
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Hard work, lots of studying, responsibility and accountability etc. I trained 30 years ago and quit last Christmas as times have changed for the worst and felt my patients weren't getting the care and dignity they deserve anymore !! Too many people doing the job with limited skills today and I'm a bit old fashioned (in my 40's) so standards slipped...just had enough.
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If you want to do it, then its worth it. I think your family should be more supportive/encouraging of your goals & ideas. It sure beats McD's! Just FYI, to travel you need a Bachelors of Nursing, and you need to be able to speak fluently the language of the country (Spanish, French, etc as you indicated). You can travel locally (in the US, if that's where you're located) but this takes a couple years experience first before you can do this. To travel internationally is quite expensive, as it involves a lengthy process of obtaining licenses, etc. In some cases, licenses can take around 6 months to obtain... so its best if you're moving there for at least a year. You can work as much or as little as you want, as with any job. Where I work, a full time position is 2 day shift, followed by 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off (which is technically 4, because you sleep for 1). All shifts are 12 hours. You are free to pick up overtime on your days off, which many people do. Sometimes you work holidays, but thats just part of the job. As far as ease in getting a job, it fluctuates. 2 years ago, it was dead easy to get a job anywhere as a new grad. Now, times are a lot tougher. However, in another year or two this will open back up- especially with this new health plan in place- and more nurses will be in demand. Definitely worth it. But do a degree, to give you more options. It'll save you upgrading later.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Nursing and Single Parenthood
Nursing and Single Parenthood?
Ok, I'm a single mum as the title says, my son is 18 months old and I'm 21, his dad isn't involved, and we're English. When he was born, I applied to study nursing in London (I live about two hours away so we'd move). To my amazement I was given an unconditional offer at one of the two top places in the country to do it. I ended up deferring that year as it was looking difficult to start it all then with my son so young. Then by the end of last year things were looking pretty impossible. I'd be working irregular shifts, including the odd very occasional nightshift, leading to massive childcare problems, I think the only way I could do it was if I had an au pair, which would mean needing an extra room which I don't know if I could afford. I'd be working many hours a day and then coming home and having to do more work and I was worrying I'd get no time with my son. And I'd be in London, and although it's my dream to move away and start a new life elsewhere and this is probably my only opportunity, the fact that I have a baby and no friends or family around there is a bit nervewracking. So I ended up declining my place, and now I'm studying an Open University degree in history from home, which is ok but not particularly inspiring if I'm honest, and I still live with my dad which is driving me slowly insane. However now they've been sending me welcome letters and I've just had an answerphone message asking if I'm still going to be attending in September, so they have obviously neglected to record the fact that I've withdrawn, so it feels like I've been given another opportunity. I need to ring back today or tomorrow and let them know and I just don't know what to do. Everything seems to be pointing against me doing it, but it just feels like I'm turning down a massive opportunity to study somewhere really good and be directed straight into a stable career. And this is my last chance, because in future years they are getting rid of the diploma in nursing, and I don't have the qualifications to get onto the degree. However I would not sacrifice my relationship with my son for anything in the world. But I really don't know if it's going to be as bad as I'm imagining. I also think that, even when I'm done studying, working as a nurse and being a single mother is going to mean I'm missing a lot of things for my son. His birthday is 3 days after Christmas so statistically I would miss at least one of these occasions every year, for example, and I hate the thought of him being stuck with relatives without me. Has anybody done this, or been close to anybody who has? Be completely honest with me - is it a viable option for a single parent, both the studying and the actual career? Or do I need to say goodbye to it and keep doing what I'm doing now?
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My friend is in a very similar situation. She is 22 and has a 3 year old and is returning to college this september to study nursing. She is paying for a playschool during the day and her mother is taking him in the evenings. You should not let this place go it is a fantastic opportunity for both of you. Are there any creche facilities on campus? I know in the college that my friend has applied for there are and they are subsidised. Then it would be a matter of organising a babysitter for when you doing your hospital rotations. Are there any family members mother, brother, sisters, cousins, other friends with kids that could help out?
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School is always important, parent or not. The question isn't whether or not you should go to school, it is can you handle it? I am a single mother of two. I don't have any family around to help me out. Luckily, I had the opportunity to finish school while they were very young. I always think that I should have gone into the medical field, in some capacity. But, it is too late now. I don't mean that it would be impossible, I mean that the hours for school are time consuming and the medical field, in general , requires many hours that would keep me from my children. I like having a regular Monday through Friday 8-5 job. I have holidays off and every weekend. You will have to decide, for yourself, what you want for you and your son. I may not have a lot of money, but I am rich in so many other ways. I know parents who work at 24 hour stores, they are always tired and their kids suffer. I know single mothers who work in the medical field and they work lots of weekends and their children suffer, too. So, ask yourself: What is my priority for my son? Money and material things or a mother who can be their when he needs her? Best of luck in whatever you decide.
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Hi! My daughter just got her nursing degree. She did it by taking online classes at first. She ran a day care at home while doing this. It was tough for her since she was married and had three kids. So, she not only ran the day care but took care of the family's needs as well. She did this for a couple of years before going to a physical building and the hospital to take the rest of her courses. By then the girls were in school and she had to take their youngest son to a day care. He was three at the time. She was away from her children maybe 4-5 hrs. a day. Can you have your dad watch him for a couple of hours and then maybe hiring someone in your family to baby sit for the other times? My daughter is in Mexico with her family until December. She is working as a school nurse at an American school. When they get back she'll be able to find a good job anywhere. It's mostly guaranteed that a nurse will find a job. There are so many incentive programs out there. One of the incentives is that the hospital would pay her $15,000 up front and then pay her $50,000/yr. to start. What I'm saying is that you'll be able to provide even more for your child. She's only got her Assoc. degree for now but she is continuing her education on line in Mexico. She's trying to work to receive her Bachelor's. Later down the road she'd like to be a Nurse Practitioner. Well, good luck in whatever you decide. God Bless. :)
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Ok, I'm a single mum as the title says, my son is 18 months old and I'm 21, his dad isn't involved, and we're English. When he was born, I applied to study nursing in London (I live about two hours away so we'd move). To my amazement I was given an unconditional offer at one of the two top places in the country to do it. I ended up deferring that year as it was looking difficult to start it all then with my son so young. Then by the end of last year things were looking pretty impossible. I'd be working irregular shifts, including the odd very occasional nightshift, leading to massive childcare problems, I think the only way I could do it was if I had an au pair, which would mean needing an extra room which I don't know if I could afford. I'd be working many hours a day and then coming home and having to do more work and I was worrying I'd get no time with my son. And I'd be in London, and although it's my dream to move away and start a new life elsewhere and this is probably my only opportunity, the fact that I have a baby and no friends or family around there is a bit nervewracking. So I ended up declining my place, and now I'm studying an Open University degree in history from home, which is ok but not particularly inspiring if I'm honest, and I still live with my dad which is driving me slowly insane. However now they've been sending me welcome letters and I've just had an answerphone message asking if I'm still going to be attending in September, so they have obviously neglected to record the fact that I've withdrawn, so it feels like I've been given another opportunity. I need to ring back today or tomorrow and let them know and I just don't know what to do. Everything seems to be pointing against me doing it, but it just feels like I'm turning down a massive opportunity to study somewhere really good and be directed straight into a stable career. And this is my last chance, because in future years they are getting rid of the diploma in nursing, and I don't have the qualifications to get onto the degree. However I would not sacrifice my relationship with my son for anything in the world. But I really don't know if it's going to be as bad as I'm imagining. I also think that, even when I'm done studying, working as a nurse and being a single mother is going to mean I'm missing a lot of things for my son. His birthday is 3 days after Christmas so statistically I would miss at least one of these occasions every year, for example, and I hate the thought of him being stuck with relatives without me. Has anybody done this, or been close to anybody who has? Be completely honest with me - is it a viable option for a single parent, both the studying and the actual career? Or do I need to say goodbye to it and keep doing what I'm doing now?
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My friend is in a very similar situation. She is 22 and has a 3 year old and is returning to college this september to study nursing. She is paying for a playschool during the day and her mother is taking him in the evenings. You should not let this place go it is a fantastic opportunity for both of you. Are there any creche facilities on campus? I know in the college that my friend has applied for there are and they are subsidised. Then it would be a matter of organising a babysitter for when you doing your hospital rotations. Are there any family members mother, brother, sisters, cousins, other friends with kids that could help out?
2 :
School is always important, parent or not. The question isn't whether or not you should go to school, it is can you handle it? I am a single mother of two. I don't have any family around to help me out. Luckily, I had the opportunity to finish school while they were very young. I always think that I should have gone into the medical field, in some capacity. But, it is too late now. I don't mean that it would be impossible, I mean that the hours for school are time consuming and the medical field, in general , requires many hours that would keep me from my children. I like having a regular Monday through Friday 8-5 job. I have holidays off and every weekend. You will have to decide, for yourself, what you want for you and your son. I may not have a lot of money, but I am rich in so many other ways. I know parents who work at 24 hour stores, they are always tired and their kids suffer. I know single mothers who work in the medical field and they work lots of weekends and their children suffer, too. So, ask yourself: What is my priority for my son? Money and material things or a mother who can be their when he needs her? Best of luck in whatever you decide.
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Hi! My daughter just got her nursing degree. She did it by taking online classes at first. She ran a day care at home while doing this. It was tough for her since she was married and had three kids. So, she not only ran the day care but took care of the family's needs as well. She did this for a couple of years before going to a physical building and the hospital to take the rest of her courses. By then the girls were in school and she had to take their youngest son to a day care. He was three at the time. She was away from her children maybe 4-5 hrs. a day. Can you have your dad watch him for a couple of hours and then maybe hiring someone in your family to baby sit for the other times? My daughter is in Mexico with her family until December. She is working as a school nurse at an American school. When they get back she'll be able to find a good job anywhere. It's mostly guaranteed that a nurse will find a job. There are so many incentive programs out there. One of the incentives is that the hospital would pay her $15,000 up front and then pay her $50,000/yr. to start. What I'm saying is that you'll be able to provide even more for your child. She's only got her Assoc. degree for now but she is continuing her education on line in Mexico. She's trying to work to receive her Bachelor's. Later down the road she'd like to be a Nurse Practitioner. Well, good luck in whatever you decide. God Bless. :)
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Nursing diploma after BSc
Nursing diploma after BSc?
I have successfully completed a degree in Biology and now I want to do a diploma in Nursing in London to get a bit "more vocational" - anyway I'm accepted and everything but I need to pass a health clearance. I have mild Epilepsy will this exclude me? Anyway, has anyone done such a diploma and is it very difficult? Is it weird to be like 25 when you finish all your Uni stuff? Also,
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I have successfully completed a degree in Biology and now I want to do a diploma in Nursing in London to get a bit "more vocational" - anyway I'm accepted and everything but I need to pass a health clearance. I have mild Epilepsy will this exclude me? Anyway, has anyone done such a diploma and is it very difficult? Is it weird to be like 25 when you finish all your Uni stuff? Also,
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