Greetings To All

[thinker]

Just to say hello to you all , I am a 63 year old widow who is a bit of a DIY enthusiast, and have turned my hand to most building jobs with varying degrees of success over the years.

Problems with my 3way (faulty common between intermediate and end box) switching prompted me to join this forum, plus the fact you seem to be a friendly lot, I have often wished that I had chosen to be an electrician instead of a nurse, I quite fancy doing an evening/part time course- any one have any polite suggestions ?

 

[Zeespark]

It is possible to do an evening course, try the City & Guilds 2365 I think it is.

Welcome to the forum.

Andy Guinness

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Welcome.

Is it ok to use insulation tape and paper to cover a cut finger ?

 

[thinker]

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Welcome.

Is it ok to use insulation tape and paper to cover a cut finger ?

I always do, kitchen roll is my favourite, be sure to force all small bleeders to bleed for a while to flush out germs and debris before applying pressure with a clean tissue (after washing/drying if possible).

if any wound feels worse after 24 hr's it's probably infected. Just my opinion and observation you understand. Oh and keep up with our Tetanus jabs. Dressed wounds should not feel cold or look blue.

Puncture wounds are probably more likely to cause Tetanus than any other kind -always seek medical help if you step on a nail for instance.

 

[thinker]

It is possible to do an evening course, try the City & Guilds 2365 I think it is.

Welcome to the forum.

AndyGuinness

Thank you Andy.

 

[Zeespark]

Not a problem in the least, you asked advice on courses in a forum with experience before shelling out cash, and if you heed the advice given, I would be happy to give further advice freely.

Andy Guinness

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

How often should you have a tetanus jab ?. Its years and years since i had one and am always getting cuts and jabs at work. I have mentioned it many times to my doc who has always replied, that will be alright.

What is the problem with your switch, have you posted it ?

 

[NozSpark]

Welcome to the forum Thinker,,,, I think we need a new section "Nurses corner"

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I am sure we all get cuts and jabs at work. When did anyone here last get a Tetanus jab ?

 

[NozSpark]

IIRC you should get a tetanus booster every 10 years,,, I had mine about 8 years ago

 

[thinker]

The outcome of tetanus infection left untreated is usually death due to lack of oxygen during convulsions if you are revived and brain damaged In my opinion worse than death. So make sure you are up to date with your tetanus - http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tetanus/Pages/Treatment.aspx

 

[thinker]

I see I have a minus already ! LOL

 

[steptoe]

well, it wasnt from me, but Im not that surprised with the way you bolsh,

I can carry the red you gave me, I have broad shoulders, comes from having a big head apparently.!

 

[batty]

You can be over tetnised though. Welcome to the forum.