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| Subject | Date Asked |
| interview questions | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: i am going for a community staff nurse position and would be very grateful if you could offer me any ... A: Good luck with this - it is Karen not Kate!! I think you need to be aware of the local policies ... | |
| Interview a RN | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled an a Guidance for Nursing class and we have an assignment to interview an ... A: I apologise for the delay in replying but am studying hard myself at the moment! Please remember I ... | |
| Gaining Nursing Experience While In School | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: How are you? I would like to know what I can do to gain experience while I am in nursing school. I ... A: I am so sorry but I am UK based and so our system is so very different over here. I would say, ... | |
| A few at will questions | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled in a nursing program. I have to ask a professional in the medical field a ... A: i LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT NURSING - SOME IDEAS WERE not realistic but on the whole the learning, the ... | |
| Maths,geography,biology and agricultural science | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible for me to be a nurse while i do not have physics but agricultural science? A: In the UK that would be fine - you do not say at what level you have these qualifications, but as ... | |
| Interview questions | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: 1. What are the pros and cons of being a registered nurse ? 2. Do you think the salary is worth the ... A: Pros: Feelgood factor, learning all the time, variety and responsibility. Cons: Not good pay, long ... | |
| Technical Writing done in your field. | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm a student at University of Maryland Baltimore County. My assignment is to interview a ... A: I am not a document writer as such - I am a nurse who has had a couple of articles published so I ... | |
| how to train in house | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm 33years old i have nvq2 and 3 i would love to do my nursing training but can't afford to leave ... A: This is such a hard one! Some universities offer a part-time training course, which naturally takes ... | |
| CNA | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently taking cna training in community college for 5 months and after I get my certificate I ... A: I am so sorry Gloria - I am UK based and do not understand the question fully. If oyu ahve been ... | |
| crb for degree | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a conviction on my crb for something minor when i was 12, i did not realise this would show ... A: Nursing is one of the professions that convictions are never "spent" and so that is why it is on ... | |
| how to get RN | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: MY name Is AJOSH GEORGE,And I just completed My Bsc.Nursing in feb 2010,And I would like to know ... A: Congratulations - I would initially contact the Department of Health and the RCN in the UK - both ... | |
| interview presentation | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: having given up my community nursing job 3yrs ago due to family commitments im having no luck in ... A: I am sorry for the delay in replying - I am studying at the moment and have been very tied up. Have ... | |
| question | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: ...I'm going to be a college student this June. And I'm really confused of what course am I going to ... A: I chose nursing because it was something I had always wanted to do. It involved science, which I ... | |
| Nursing Overseas | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope you are doing well. I am a registered nurse in New Jersey, USA. I am planning to visit my ... A: I am so sorry but I am UK based so I don't know about the country Isreal - however, in the UK you ... | |
| Right wrist hand on desk for hours. | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: everyday for many hours and im useing my mouse and I move the mouse with my right hand and my right ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you - life is very hectic here. All that the nurse told you is ... | |
| CONFUSED | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to be in a coma or something similar and not realise it and be living your life like ... A: No this is not possible, but I suspect you won@t beleive me. It is vital you seek help from your ... | |
| vomitting | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: im 17 and wanting to go to university soon and study nursing as i would love to be a practice nurse, ... A: I really think that any career in health care, be it nursing,radiography or even a medical ... | |
| vomitting | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: im 17 and wanting to go to university soon and study nursing as i would love to be a practice nurse, ... A: As a practice nurse vomit will be a rare event but it will happen! Your main problem is that you ... | |
| Interview questions for nursing course. | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18yr old girl from Liverpool who would like to go into paediatric nursing with the ultimate ... A: First of all, good luck! Please let me know how it goes. It is difficult to tell but you should ... | |
| Nursing, Qualifications? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My name is Hannah and I am in year 11 looking to do sixth form I am 15 but soon will be 16. I have ... A: Any subject linked to science or health would be great to enter into nursing. You need a good grasp ... | |
| Thankyou | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is the snow deep where you?, it is about 5-6ins here in Wales. It is 2years I have pratice in ... A: You are welcome and yes we are deep in snow and ice! I do hope the right job comes up for you. ... | |
| interview | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Please Karen would you have any tips on answer questions at interview. I use a pratical approach to ... A: You sound well prepared to me - whenever I interview I always like a candidate who can give examples ... | |
| how to become a midwife | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: i left school 8 years ago and i am 24, i left school with no gcse's. How do i start my journey to ... A: You are lucky - nowadays it is relatively easy to travel the route - you can go straight into ... | |
| Obtaining a nursing degree online | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I am on active duty in the Army and I am looking to obtain a degree in Nursing online starting of ... A: I have a problem understanding this question - I expect you are USA based whereas I am UK and there ... | |
| School Related- an interview | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My name is Jovelyn Borja. I am a student and one of my project is to interview someone in medical ... A: Please be aware that I am UK based and so things are slightly different. 1. Caring for anone who is ... | |
| pls help me | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: 1. What skills are needed in nursing job ? 2. What do you find fun & stimulating about this ... A: 1. Psychomotor skills such as being able to do things with your hands and dexterity; psychological ... | |
| community nurse interview | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: 1.why did you choose this kind of field? 2.given a chance what other field of nursing would you like ... A: I wanted to work as an autonomous practitoner and this was the field that offered the most ... | |
| Nursing Interview | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled at Broome Community College and we have an assignment to interview a person ... A: 1. Communication skills, empathy a good general level of education including maths,etc. Dexterity ... | |
| Question | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have applied to a nursing cadet ship, I have ... A: It is difficult to know what would be asked at a cadetship interview, however, if you have answers ... | |
| finding article | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have difficulties to found scientific articles talking about the influence of the health links ... A: In the UK we have NHS Direct which is a phone line manned by registered nurses. They follow ... | |
| nursing questions | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Q: How do you deal with difficult patients and/or their families? Q: Did you ever have a patient ... A: 1. Diplomacy and honesty are the best tools for dealing with difficult people. There is always a ... | |
| Nursing Q&A | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My name is Kasey & I am doing a in-depth paper on my College major (Registered Nurse) I was asked to ... A: 1. Oxford School of Nursing, UK 2. 3 years initially then 18months post reg psychiatric nursing, 12 ... | |
| nursing school | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i am a diabetic on an insuling pump in good health with no complications, can i pass a physical to ... A: I suspect you are USA based? I am unsure what their policy is, but you could enquire before you ... | |
| interview/hot topics i should look at | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: im a staff nurse in a hospital but my heart has always laid in being a district nurse. i have tried ... A: You just need to be up to date in all innovations in health and social care in the community. It is ... | |
| community psychiatirc nursing | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 31 year old male who is looking at becoming a C.P.N.Unfortunately I suffer from Bi-polar ... A: You do not say where you are from - I am UK based. In theory there should be no real problem ... | |
| CNA vs. NAR | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Nursing Assistant ... A: I am so sorry, I am UK based so tese terms mean nothing over here! However, we do have Nursing or ... | |
| foreign nvq student wants to be a nurse in UK? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: im a foreign student currently studying as NVQ 3 and 4... but i am a BSN graduater and license ... A: I am not sure of the mechanics but contact te Department of Health - www.doh.gov.uk They should ... | |
| Gunshot wounds/dehydration | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am an author and have come to a point in my novel where my main character experiences severe ... A: This will be a complicated one - I am thrilled to talk to you as I am just on the brink of a ... | |
| Pediatric nurse or pediatrician? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i am a high school student who is interested in becoming a pediatrician, but i am very scared. My ... A: You sound USA based - but in the UK you can certainly convert from nuring to medicine after ... | |
| future career | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm currently a junior in high school and i've been planning my future career. So i plan to go to a ... A: There is one short answer that you answered yourself in your last paragraph - you don't have any ... | |
| nursing in different states/requirements | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: If I graduate nursing school in Tennessee but want to work as a nurse in Washington state, what ... A: I am so sorry - I am based in the UK and so have no idea. However, I would have thought any ... | |
| Nursing school in the united kingdom | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I want to become a nurse and I am also taking care of my grandmothercwho is 92 and has many health ... A: You are taking a lot on! Good Luck. I would advise you to contact the Department of Health careers ... | |
| nursing cadet course | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: i am looking to have a future in nursing but dont have the gcse's to get into uni. i have looked up ... A: I am no expert on the cadet scheme, but if you fit the bill then it is a great idea. However, you ... | |
| Sphygmomanometer Type/Brand | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Would you recommend a good type and brand of sphygmomanometer? I need one that would be dependably ... A: Most are dependable these days but if you get a copy of a nursing or medical journal, many "proper" ... | |
| Nursing | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am 13 now and when im older I may go into nursing, i'm in the U.K too. I would love to become a ... A: Needle phobia is very common and of course it is a lot easier to use them on others than have them ... | |
| nursing career | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ... A: You use the word liziness when describing yourself so often, that there is only one thig to think ... | |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in recieving my Bachelor's Degree in Cardiovascular Nursing, and I was wondering if ... A: I assume you are already qualified? Most post graduate qualifications are around and academic year. ... | |
| private nursing | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: How can I market myself as an Emergency Dept, 30 yr experience, R.N. who wants to be a nurse ... A: Oh if only!!! All kidding aside, You are USA based - so look for any up-market publications that ... | |
| q | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I am healthy 31 years old man with very active life style, but few months ago I was surprised when I ... A: You are obviously very well versed - much more so than I am. However, you are USA based? In the UK ... | |
| opportunities in the UK | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 37, have been a nurse for a couple of years, and am single. I am currently a home visiting ... A: You do not say where you are based at the moment. I am guessing it is the USA?? Over here there ... | |
| nursing | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I had questions about nursing and if you had time to answer that'd be great. 1. What's your typical ... A: 1. I only work part time as I now run a big dance school, so this is from recent past: It depends ... | |
| kicked | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: YOU think i should see a doc? A: Yes, I do. Trauma to the testicles can set up problems in later life, however, this is rare. The ... | |
| Nursing Help | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: my name is Andrea McCullough and I am a senior in high school. We have to do a project in my math ... A: Every day with drug doseage Yes - volume and weight mainly for IVs or tablets I can't answer that I ... | |
| nurses | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: how many different types of nurses is there in the medical field? A: This is hard to answer - nurses work in every area that medics do - so there are limitless ... | |
| Interview | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rebecka Rideout and i m a senior from Amelia High School and I am doing my Senior Exit ... A: Be aware that I am UK based not USA. 1. I had always been interested in medical things from an ... | |
| scope after nursing | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Mam i have a friend and she has just completed her B.Sc nursing degree from INDIA .Now she is ... A: The best advice I can give is to get a job and practice as a nures for the next couple of years. ... | |
| Career Exploration | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a project to interview a person in the health career field. i would greatly appreciate it if ... A: . Registered Nurse 2. Minor Injusry Unit and District Nursing 3. Responisble, honest and hard ... | |
| Nurse | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I am 18 & live in Manchester. I want to start a career as a nurse, do you have any advise on where ... A: You need to get information about which type of nurse training you want to undertake - and this can ... | |
| CPN | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: What courses should I do if I want to be a Community Psychiatric Nurse? I haven't done any courses ... A: You are certainly not too old to start, however you have to qualify as a psychiatric nurse first and ... | |
| Traveling Nurses | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about traveling nurses. The salary and how you would go about ... A: I have a little experience flying with a private firm, but there are agancies that employ nurses to ... | |
| nursing | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: i am attending college for nursing and i want one of three thing a pediatric nurse, traveling nurse, ... A: You sound USA based. I am UK and the best advice I can give you is go for what feels right at the ... | |
| community nurse interview | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Please could you help me, i have my first interview next week, for a community nurse. I have just ... A: make sure you are totally up to date on all govenment policies regarding nursing and social care. ... | |
| Nursing Jobs in U.S.A | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: i would like you to help me with advice and also put me through things i guess am eager to know. My ... A: Sadly I am UK based so have no knowledge of this, other than there exams to be done before any nurse ... | |
| Is nursing a good field? | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and of course this is the time in a teenagers life when you're supposed to start ... A: The diabetes is not a problem theses days. Nursing is far more than helping out around the home - ... | |
| Blood Draw | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I went to give blood recently in exchange for money. It is a company in London set up to collect ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are concerned. However: It is normal practice to take the syringe and ... | |
| Night Shift Work | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I am currently a student in the UK, and am currently doing a project on shift work sleep disorder. I ... A: I did answer this yesterday - sorry you never got it. I have no ebr about this but I beleive there ... | |
| I have a few questions about nursing. | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: my name is Erika and I am thinking about going in to the field of nursing and I was wondering if you ... A: The presure of other colleagues - it is not the most friendly of communities and there can be a lot ... | |
| I have a few questions about nursing. | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: my name is Erika and I am thinking about going in to the field of nursing and I was wondering if you ... A: I now am a bank nurse working hours I choose between minor ijury unit and the emergency district ... | |
| investigations:students in nursing and their knowledge of woundcare | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: first:sorry for my bad English ! (I'm a Belgian nurse.) I'm searching investigations (not older than ... A: I was a student of basic nursing longer than that but have done more student training within the ... | |
| pa/np/ob/gyn | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: i am currently a rn and workin as a unit coordinator in my hospital. i am really intereted these 3 ... A: I am UK based and do not understand the USA way of working - we do not have a program like you ... | |
| flight nurse | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: i'm 17 and want to join the air force as a flight nurse after high school but my health isn't great. ... A: I am not an expert here, but I would have thought that if you can pass the medical for the air force ... | |
| education | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: what university would be best for studying nursing? A: It depends on where you live really. The best way to decide is to send for prospectuses fro about 5 ... | |
| A few brief interview questions about your career in nursing | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: my name is Sarah and I am currently enrolled in the College of Nursing at my university. I was ... A: It sounds as if you are USA based nd I am UK so this may affect the content of my answers to you. ... | |
| math | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: how is math used in nursing A: In the UK we call it maths!! It is important in nursing due to mainly drug calculations. IVs may ... | |
| Interview a Nurse | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I am a college student who is attending a nursing program. My assignment, which is due at 12:00 pm ... A: 1. Assisting people to get better from illness and injury, bu giving treatments and advice and ... | |
| Pulse | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: Are the values (numbers) for an apical pulse and peripheral pulses in legs and arms in a healthy ... A: In a healthy person the apical pulse, or apex beat should be the same as the peripheral pulses. If ... | |
| nursing | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: How does the mandatory overtime works? How long did you went to school for to become a nurse? A: I do not understad the term mandatory overtime, so sorry. I trained for three years for my basic ... | |
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Karen Moss
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I am a District Nurse in the United Kingdom, and would be pleased to offer enayone help in anything connected with community nursing.
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