FlyingScot RN

FlyingScot has 28 years experience as a RN and specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc.

FlyingScot's Latest Activity

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   Looking for right RN-BSN

   FlyingScot replied to bestjobRN's topic in Online Learning

   A lot of on-line programs require that you be actively working as an RN.

   • Oct 12, 2015
   • 9 replies
2. 

   Why is there a faint pulse with severe dehydration? Wouldn't it be thready & increased?

   FlyingScot replied to 757RN's topic in NCLEX

   I think you're confusing pulse rate (sometimes referred to just as pulse) and pulse quality.

   • Oct 12, 2015
   • 5 replies
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   Becoming a flight nurse

   FlyingScot replied to Kitty77's topic in Nurses

   Not even close to the glam of television. Check out Welcome to FlightWeb You'll find all of your answers from the people who do it every day.

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 4 replies
4. 

   I know the pros, but what are the cons of NICU nursing

   FlyingScot replied to LynnMomNurse's topic in NICU

   In my experience it can be a tough crowd to break into. It takes a long time to prove yourself to your peers and there are many pitfalls along the way. There is a lot of territorialism and sometimes outright jealousy. I have worked with nurses who get in a snit if they aren't always assigned the sickest kid in the unit and woe be it to the nurse who gets that assignment instead. If you can make it through that you'll be fine. It's very different than the ED and similar to any other ICU (I've done all three). For me, the best teamwork I experienced was the ED.

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 10 replies
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   IV Drip Rate Help

   FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

   No worries. I've never worked with the concentrations you have. And like you I checked our pharmacy and called a friend from two of my previous jobs to double check and I was correct. Maybe it's a regional thing.

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 22 replies
6. 

   Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

   FlyingScot replied to Yerani27's topic in Nurses

   Well theoretically yes but if there aren't any open positions you can network all you want and it still isn't going to land you a job.

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 181 replies
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   IV Drip Rate Help

   FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

   Do you think I'm an idiot? I'm mystified why you are busting my chops over this. Your experience is obviously different than mine. Can we leave it at that?

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 22 replies
8. 

   Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

   FlyingScot replied to Yerani27's topic in Nurses

   Don't drink the Koolaid. The demand is for experienced nurses not new grads and although there are regional shortages nationally there is a huge glut. The regions that are experiencing shortages aren't likely to have medical spas.

   • Oct 9, 2015
   • 181 replies
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   IV Drip Rate Help

   FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

   That's how it's been in every hospital I've worked in including my current one.

   • Oct 8, 2015
   • 22 replies
10. 

    IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

    Nope! Two drugs I'm extremely familiar with.

    • Oct 8, 2015
    • 22 replies
11. 

    Nursing with schizophrenia.

    FlyingScot replied to Ambwee's topic in Pre-Nursing

    There are many different reasons to get into nursing this is not one of them. Nursing is not about being self-focused as this statement makes you sound. I agree with previous posters. I think research would be ideal.

    • Oct 8, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

    She said that because Dopamine usually comes pre-mixed from the manufacturer. However, the standard concentrations seem to be 400mg/250ml and 800mg/250ml. The higher concentration is often used when you need to reduce total volume of all fluids being infused.

    • Oct 8, 2015
    • 22 replies
13. 

    Can you get poked by removing an iv catheter?!

    FlyingScot replied to futurerntho's topic in Nurses

    It isn't. You're fine. Listen to those of us who've been doing this for years. Now go study! =)

    • Oct 7, 2015
    • 34 replies
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    IV Drip Rate Problem

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Student Assist

    It's correct.

    • Oct 7, 2015
    • 5 replies
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    IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in Students

    I don't think that's it. The question just doesn't make sense to me so I can't answer it. Plus, I'm at work so my time is limited.

    • Oct 7, 2015
    • 22 replies
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    Pharm Question

    FlyingScot replied to jfantacone09's topic in Students

    That has to be the dumbest question I've ever seen but I'll bite. You need to figure out how many drops per hour. Then convert that to ml/hr. Then divide the total volume by the ml/hr. One thing you don't have to do is worry that you'll ever see something like this in real life!!!

    • Oct 7, 2015
    • 14 replies