scattycarrot

scattycarrot BSN, RN

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  1. Diabulimia

    scattycarrot replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I looked after a 32 year old woman who had incredibly poor compliance and withheld her insulin, not due to bulimia but the end result is the same. She was almost blind, had kidney failure, peripheral...

  2. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    scattycarrot replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nothing I hear or see surprises me anymore. People are strange and do strange things and pretty much anything you can think of can go up various orifaces. Including a chicken...... I will leave that...

  3. Cleanliness in UK hospitals

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    I watched a tv program in the UK a few years ago and they were talking about cleanliness in hospitals (and I am sure the conclusion was its all our fault, anyway.....). The program spoke of some...

  4. I have arrived in Florida

    scattycarrot replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    So, how are you enjoying this lovely Florida weather??? It wasn't raining til you got here, did you bring it with

  5. Need Help Staying Awake on Nights!!!

    scattycarrot replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain but for me its 4 in the afternoon as I am wide awake at 4am! To get me through a day shift, I avoid caffeine, sugar and junk totally. They just make me feel sluggish and tired....

  6. UK petition for Nurses

    scattycarrot replied to Noahm's topic in International Nursing

    I signed it as well. Totally support the

  7. I have arrived in Florida

    scattycarrot replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    I am in Jacksonville! Thats just up the road in US

  8. I have arrived in Florida

    scattycarrot replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome to Florida! Its hot and humid right now so just a bit different from the Uk! Where in Florida are you? Good luck settling

  9. Nursing Rounds

    scattycarrot replied to GatorRN21's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to get bedside report iniated at my last place of work but they were resistant to change and didn't want to upset the way things were. It was a shame as in my experience, nursing rounds are an...

  10. new grad in the icu???

    scattycarrot replied to 2beanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would usually say no because its a good idea to get more global experience before specialising but in your case, I would say go for it. You have prior hospital experience(I presume it was clinical...

  11. What do you think about cell phone use?

    scattycarrot replied to RNontheroad's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. Well

  12. Nurse practitioners overlooked???

    scattycarrot replied to wembley1's topic in International Nursing

    At least here in the US, PA's are well paid. The median salary here is $77,580, which makes a few years of hard schooling worthwhile. That pay scale in the UK is a joke. Newly qualified staff nurses...

  13. Free ER Care?

    scattycarrot replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    In answer to your question, I just did a bit of research and there are alot of variables in the individuals National Insurance Contributions in the UK, such as employment status, how much they earn,...

  14. Free ER Care?

    scattycarrot replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    I was actually referring to the Uk where mandatory National Insurance contributions are taking out of our monthly paychecks to pay for our healthcare (hence free care at the point of service but we do...

  15. Staph Infection, I don't know what I'm talking about!!

    scattycarrot replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Absoutley! They used to test workers in the UK and if positive, the workers would have to take a week off for treatment. Well, you can imagine how many workers were positive and then figure out how...

  16. Nursing In Riyadh

    scattycarrot replied to clare123's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I haven't worked in KSA but I have been to Dhahran, on the east coast quite alot and I did work in Bahrain as a nurse for 2 1/2 yrs and have been all ove the Middle East. I have friends who work...

  17. Nursing Times

    scattycarrot replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I think that the Nursing Times is a waste of space and has been for a few years. They occasionally have a few good artciles but as you said, its expensive, especially when the internet provides better...

  18. Free ER Care?

    scattycarrot replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    Try working in the Uk where healthcare really is 'free' and then get used to hearing patients demands followed by them saying 'I pay your wages'. I would hear that on a daily basis in the ED.

  19. Question re: Madison and Janesville

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Thankyou for your response and it confirms what my research has come up with that Janesville hospital is not as small as I originally thought it was! Its good to hear that you have had postive...

  20. Frustrated! Need to vent...

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    One would have thought that CGFN's would have figured out hot to get things right...its not as if they are new to this CES business. i just checked online to see if the changes they made yesterday...

  21. Frustrated! Need to vent...

    scattycarrot posted a topic in International Nursing

    :angryfireAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! :angryfire My stupid university for my nurse training still haven't done anything about sending my transcripts to the CGFN's for the CES despite me sending it over 4 months...

  22. bsc nursing in usa! nclex required?

    scattycarrot replied to loveu4ever's topic in General Nursing

    FYI,TeleRNer, a BSC is a bachelor of science so a BSC in nursing would be a bachelors degree in nursing. To the OP, if you are coming to the states to study I think you would be better off getting a...

  23. What Would You Love to Find in the Break Room?

    scattycarrot replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I don't know about anybody else but I am now starving hungry!!! Food.....give me

  24. Frustrated! Need to vent...

    scattycarrot replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm, at this point I am wondering about that. Just spoke to my university and the person who was supposed to handle my request has retired! Obviously just as well seen as he didn't do his job!! So, I...

  25. What would you do?

    scattycarrot posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am having difficulty making a decision and thought you all might be able to help! I am 10 wks pregnant with my 1st. My husband is going on deployment soon and so I am going elsewhere for the...