scattycarrot

scattycarrot BSN, RN

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  1. Current issues with Nursing today...

    scattycarrot replied to Carla25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is interesting that all these problems that Nurses face in the States, such as unsafe staffing levels, poor retention, lack of resources, no support form management, are problems that are global....

  2. Why is the grass always greener....

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Do you know, I never noticed there isn't any coloured loo roll here! Thats really funny! And the good thing about their being no newspapers like there is in England, is that I don't have to read about...

  3. Learning to drive in the USA??

    scattycarrot replied to angiebaby2's topic in International Nursing

    It can be confusing! A tip I found useful when I first starting driving on the other side of the road was to tie a string on the side of the steering wheel that you should be driving so if you have...

  4. Why is the grass always greener....

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    We are in Jacksonville. And I agree with you about the

  5. Learning to drive in the USA??

    scattycarrot replied to angiebaby2's topic in International Nursing

    They have quite a few roundabouts here in Jacksonville,FL and some people get them and some just have NO idea what they are doing. I have seen cars stop on the roundabouts to let cars out...nearly...

  6. Why is the grass always greener....

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the tips! I have just ordered some earl grey online and I even have a stash of chocolate hobnobs to go with my cuppa when the tea arrives! I had a look in the Commisary and they have a few...

  7. Why is the grass always greener....

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Haha! That is pretty funny as my husband said the same thing about Waitrose! Thanks for yor comments! I am feeling much better today and am heading down the beach to have a picnic later with my...

  8. CES- online application problems

    scattycarrot posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello! Has anyone applied online with the CGFN'S for their CES service. I am having some issues as whenever I try and enter my professional info, hit next, a page comes up saying 'internal error' and...

  9. CES- online application problems

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    I rang CGFN's to find out why I was having problems and they said the system was down and adviced me to download and send it in. So, thats what I have done. The whole system is just so

  10. Which is most employable, Diploma or Degree?

    scattycarrot replied to komodododo's topic in International Nursing

    I think thats a bit of an urban myth you have heard! I personally have never heard of a degree or diploma making any difference at entry level nursing. As mentioned previously, it is MUCH more...

  11. What is the appropriate action to take?

    scattycarrot replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your post NREMT! Very interesting and informative. Thats what I love about this site is the ability to learn from one another. After I read your post I sat here and thought about all the...

  12. What is the appropriate action to take?

    scattycarrot replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    True. I have always thought that they should surgically implant extra arms on us in Nursing School. One pair of hands is just not enough!!!!!!!! Heehee, that made me think of my nans favorite...

  13. What is the appropriate action to take?

    scattycarrot replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't Hoorah mention that shes superwoman? Yeah, theres no way on earth she could do it! BUT aren't all nurses supposed to be superwoman which is why we have to do about 5 peoples jobs all at once....

  14. What is the appropriate action to take?

    scattycarrot replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this statement is necessarily true. In trauma the patient may well be in PEA, which is potentialy reversable. I agree that the outcome is usually dire but you just don't know until you...

  15. What is the appropriate action to take?

    scattycarrot replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    the quote below is from the aha website. i went looking as i was under the impression that when the lack of pulse or respirations was the only time it is acceptable to move a suspected spinal injury...

  16. Acls

    scattycarrot replied to bbcewalters's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you cotjockey! I love it too!!! Its

  17. CES- online application problems

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Wow! Glad I asked the question. Thanks for your

  18. Uk BSC- recognised in us?...and other Q's

    scattycarrot posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have just been obtained a BSC(hons) Health Studies (first class..yeah!) and was wondering if its recognised in the states where I am now located. I know its totally different than a BSN and that I...

  19. Acls

    scattycarrot replied to bbcewalters's topic in General Nursing

    Funnily enough I have it right here: ISBN

  20. Art lines in the ED

    scattycarrot replied to debi1rn's topic in Emergency

    No, your right. Which is why its done in the ER where I worked. Effective use of man power....for a

  21. Art lines in the ED

    scattycarrot replied to debi1rn's topic in Emergency

    My experience is from England but you did say you wanted to hear from all over the world! We frequently insert invasive monitoring...art lines and central lines in the ED. Where I worked we often did...

  22. Slow Codes

    scattycarrot replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I apologise to Chatsdale as I assumed that you were referring to my comments about Nursing Homes. However, I see I might have been mistaken? I am a bit confused(doesn't take much!)...is it policy...

  23. Slow Codes

    scattycarrot replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    I never said that ALL patients that came in from Nursing Homes were signed DNR. I seem to remember that I said that when they came in a full history was taken by the doctor(case by case basis,no?) and...

  24. What is the worst part about nursing?

    scattycarrot replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: :lol2: :monkeydance: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Thats so funny as I TOTALLY agree with you. Actually, I agree with everything evreyone has said so far. For me, I agree with Tazzi. One of...

  25. Ideas to help friend who is having double mastectomy

    scattycarrot replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any great ideas, I am afraid but I just wanted to wish your frined good luck and say that she obvioulsy has an amazing group of friends. I guess you are doing the most important thing...