scattycarrot

scattycarrot BSN, RN

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  1. In over my head (long)

    scattycarrot replied to sunshineonleith's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you did all the right things to me! Knowing when to ask for help is vital and illustates safe pratice. You will never know it all and the day you think you do, is the day you should step...

  2. just venting

    scattycarrot replied to blueinplaid's topic in Emergency

    What a well considered and expressed reply. I was thinking of replying in a similiar manner but you have worded it so well, I won't

  3. Dry, Chapped, Cracked, Burning Hands

    scattycarrot replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    You might want to talk to Occupational Health (at least we call it that in the UK, I presume you have the same over here...a internal department who looks after the health of employees???) as...

  4. BSN or MSN

    scattycarrot replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    The main benefit of getting an MSN from what I can see, would be that if you have the time and the cash to do it now then you won't need to do it later on when you are working full time/have a family,...

  5. BSN or MSN

    scattycarrot replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Call me oldfashioned but I really believe that in order to have a masters in nursing, you should have at least worked as a nurse and got experience under your belt. Nursing isn't about how much you...

  6. Informal Visit

    scattycarrot replied to Savonarola's topic in International Nursing

    I always go for an informal visit. It demonstates enthusiasm for the post and for the workplace. And, on one occasion I met the individual who was going to do the interview and hit it off with them so...

  7. Interviews

    scattycarrot replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    And thats a band 6 position? As a specialist, you would have thought it would be a band 7. Sorry....I

  8. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    scattycarrot replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, I just want to say that your reaction to being yelled at is totally normal and understandable so don't be hard on yourself for crying or being upset. However, I will also say that the only...

  9. Merry Christmas

    scattycarrot replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    Merry Christmas to you all! Have a great Boxing Day tomorrow(or

  10. New director is a nazi

    scattycarrot replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    :lol2:!! You made me laugh out loud...the dog just gave me a very bemused look! :lol2: Ok, I'll play game.....apologies to anyone I offended in this post, previous posts and for all future offensive...

  11. New director is a nazi

    scattycarrot replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    I think people should be apolgising to you! You certanily didn't offend me by using the word Nazi and understood that you weren't intending any offence. But, serioulsly people, read the other posts....

  12. Dual Citizenship

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Appreciate that Scott, thanks! I am going to start the whole process shortly and having been through the immigration gauntlet already with obtaining my green card and PR status, I don't expect it to...

  13. a dumb question

    scattycarrot replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Nothing should be given with blood so no, its not ok to run it with Sandostatin. The only solution than you can ever give via the same line is NaCl. If you have limited access and there is no more...

  14. A Generation of Wimps?

    scattycarrot replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Or their bowel habits! Seriously, if your not a patient I don't care when you last took a poop! And I especially don't care what color it

  15. Dual Citizenship

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks ladies! I guess we will have to look into that. We would like to keep a foot in each country if

  16. Use of Diprovan in your ER

    scattycarrot replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Emergency

    I think there is a subtle difference between emergency management of airways and the management of an airway which we have lost due to over-sedation. In the first situation, you are responding to the...

  17. Use of Diprovan in your ER

    scattycarrot replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Where I worked last the only people allowed to administer Diprovan were anaethetists and only concious sedation was alowed to reduce shoulders and fractures, etc....so we used Midazolam and...

  18. A Generation of Wimps?

    scattycarrot replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    I kind of worry about this!! I am pregnant with my first and am worried that my kids will be walking around with broken arms because I am not easily impressed with drama queen antics. I am of...

  19. A Generation of Wimps?

    scattycarrot replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Yep, total wimps. I go along with everyone else here! I think socities expectations have changed and its almost like no-one is allowed to be ill or have pain anymore. Its as if the public expect a...

  20. Want to work ER again, but now widowed and solo parent

    scattycarrot replied to ERFirstLoveRN's topic in Emergency

    I am afraid I don't have any bright ideas but I am sure someone else will. I just wanted to say welcome and wish you luck in your quest for employment. I am sure it will be successful and you...

  21. no more techs for us....

    scattycarrot replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    :lol2:!!! Do it! You will work your butt off but if it suits you and you suit t, you wil love it! Good Luck! Where I worked last we hardly ever had techs on duty but when we did they were a godsend. I...

  22. Is there anything that you cannot handle as a Nurse?

    scattycarrot replied to cammy429's topic in General Nursing

    Eyes, sputem and dentures but not necessarily in that order! Also, the unwashed

  23. Is this acceptable behavior from a nurse?

    scattycarrot replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I assume this a rhetorical question as we all know that is definitely not acceptable behaviour for a nurse or any health professional. But, there are bad apples in every cart and the important thing...

  24. New Grad ER Vent

    scattycarrot replied to EMTSNA's topic in Emergency

    15 patients at once not only puts you in danger of losing your licence but also, of potentially having to live with a patient dying on you because you couldn't look after them and having to deal with...

  25. Transporting pets from UK to US

    scattycarrot replied to eternalsunshine's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked on the Florida forum? There is quite alot of info on there about nursing in FL, which unfortantly, hasn't got a great reputation as it tends to be lower paid than other states. To be...