scattycarrot

scattycarrot BSN, RN

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  1. Slow Codes

    scattycarrot replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    Thats fantastic. I cannot tell you the amount of times that we have had patients arrive in the ER from nursing homes,etc...that are literally dying and they have been sent in for us to code them....

  2. Slow Codes

    scattycarrot replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I am concerned a patient is either for resuscitation or not for resuscitation. And if its the latter than they have a formal DNA card filled out by the relevant doctor and filed in thier...

  3. big bad nursing myths busted

    scattycarrot replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have we had the...'every nurse wants to marry a doctor because they make lots of money'

  4. sacrifical lamb=triage nurse

    scattycarrot replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I am sad to hear that this has happened to you. Good luck with your next endeavor and I hope that the your next place of work appreciates and supports

  5. sacrifical lamb=triage nurse

    scattycarrot replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Unless you have been out on triage, you cannot appreciate the sheer hell that can be triage. The reponsibility is amazing. Having to make important decisions with limited time and information,as well...

  6. PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

    scattycarrot replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I suppose I didn't make myself very clear as I was actually just asking for clarifcation over this issue as opposed to stating facts! Anyway, thanks for the

  7. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    scattycarrot replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    As a bit of an insomniac, if I called in sick whenever I didn't sleep, I wouldn't work very much.Hmmm,now theres an idea:lol2: ! Oh, and, I work 12 hour

  8. PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

    scattycarrot replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know how much truth there is to this but I heard from a PA that they are more marketable than NP's (and therefore earn more) because it is actually cheaper to hire a PA for the department or...

  9. RN to PA?

    scattycarrot posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am seriously thinking of becoming a PA. Has anyone made this transition or know anyone who has? My experience of PA is limited to be fair as I have just moved here from the UK so any thoughts on...

  10. RN to PA?

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Can I ask you a few questions? How long is your course? Are you doing the bachelors? I can't decide whether to do that or the masters. ER is my background too and I would prefer to work within...

  11. RN to PA?

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    I think its a growth industry but I was surprized how few schools offer the course. I have seen quite alot of job advertisements for PA and it seems to pay well. I think as hospitals and healthcare...

  12. nurse's job during a code?

    scattycarrot replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best codes I ever saw was run by a very experienced nurse who intubated the patient,ran the code and established IJ access as the junior doctor (who was the only doctor there) just froze...

  13. Thinking of moving to UK

    scattycarrot replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    I think your story is the exception rather than the rule. I don't think many nurses in the UK have such a happy story to tell,

  14. Questions about nursing

    scattycarrot replied to logo2154's topic in Nursing Career

    I find it difficult to believe that someone can acquire enough clinical hours in one year to then practice! Just call me

  15. seizures (student)

    scattycarrot replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Not,I hasten to add, my fav color for a patient to be!!!!!!!!!

  16. seizures (student)

    scattycarrot replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    You can apply as much O2 as you want but if the patient doesn't have an airway, whats the point?! Blue is my fav

  17. NG tube placement

    scattycarrot replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprized to hear that nurses over here don't regularly pass NGT's! Is that normal everywhere or is it just this one hospital? I am from the UK and good luck trying to find a doctor to pass an...

  18. Worst Nursing Experience--What's Yours?

    scattycarrot replied to tonyluvnelly's topic in General Nursing

    Whats a 'safe harbour' form? Not familiar with that

  19. Made a mistake becoming a nurse?

    scattycarrot replied to cathbow's topic in General Nursing

    Well,I have become totally jaded about my nursing career so at this moment I would say..'yes,I made a mistake' but then I think about all the amazing expereinces I have had in the ER....the fantastic...

  20. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    scattycarrot replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks hlfpnt! Feeling slightly disheartened about the whole nursing thing. Just moved here from England,where conditions are terrible and I need to start the process of getting my licence but have no...

  21. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    scattycarrot replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just moved to jacksonville....how about the hospitals

  22. UK Nurse wanting to work in US

    scattycarrot replied to uktheatrenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi! I feel your pain. i am just starting the whole process and find it fairly overwhelming. At this point, I find it hard to beileve I will ever make it! BUT others obviously do(as seen on this...

  23. Medical Model vs. Nursing Model...Huh?

    scattycarrot replied to amanda sue's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to this than already discussed. One of the major differences between the medical model and the 'social' model of nursing is that the medical model focuses on the same factors for...

  24. Help! Question for all RN's! ARE NURSES MEAN TO EACHOTHER??

    scattycarrot replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing

    hey! i would be very careful making statements like that! no-one, whether its a rn, a lpn, a nursing assistant, doctor, cleaner, whoever, is 'below' another...we are all equals in this world and its...

  25. Licensure in Florida and NCLEX advice please

    scattycarrot posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi! I am going to be applying for licence in Florida soon(just moved here with my husband from the UK) and was just wondering about peoples experiences with the application process? I am UK qualified...