FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc

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  1. Looking for right RN-BSN

    FlyingScot replied to bestjobRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

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

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

    FlyingScot replied to 757RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  3. Becoming a flight nurse

    FlyingScot replied to Kitty77's topic in General Nursing

    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

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

    FlyingScot replied to LynnMomNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  5. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General 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...

  6. Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    FlyingScot replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    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

  7. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General 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

  8. Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    FlyingScot replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General Students

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

  10. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General Students

    Nope! Two drugs I'm extremely familiar

  11. Nursing with schizophrenia.

    FlyingScot replied to Ambwee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  12. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General 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...

  13. Can you get poked by removing an iv catheter?!

    FlyingScot replied to futurerntho's topic in General Nursing

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

  14. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General 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

  15. Pharm Question

    FlyingScot replied to jfantacone09's topic in General 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...

  16. IV Drip Rate Help

    FlyingScot replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General Students

    Forgive my ignorance but exactly what is an "H and

  17. ET tube concern

    FlyingScot replied to nurs1ng's topic in MICU, SICU

    Patient size comes into play as well. Although I am petite I have a very long neck ( I need a "tall" c-collar) so 2cm on me wouldn't make much difference. But take a guy who has no neck that 2 cm...

  18. pediatric urgent care- big mistake!! Worst place for nurses!!

    FlyingScot replied to bklynpedsRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I hope you don't still work there because you've given enough information that if your manager sees this you might find yourself out of a

  19. BSN vs MD?

    FlyingScot replied to nicuhopeful97's topic in General Nursing

    No, I pretty much understood what you meant by not being a people person. It's just that combined with your fatigue and mental health issues I just don't see this being a good thing for you. Adding to...

  20. Rant - How should *I* know?

    FlyingScot replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is "should I go into nursing" or "what kind of nurse should I be". It's everything I can do to get my hands off my

  21. Pharm Question

    FlyingScot replied to jfantacone09's topic in General Students

    Yay! You nailed

  22. BSN vs MD?

    FlyingScot replied to nicuhopeful97's topic in General Nursing

    Let me get this straight. You aren't a "people person", you fatigue easily and are prone to being overwhelmed. Honestly, I'm not sure healthcare would be a good choice for you. I'm not even sure you...

  23. Starting out in a hospital?

    FlyingScot replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the day/night rotating either. It's hell on the body. Nights are bad enough. When I worked PICU we had the d/n rotation but if you found someone who wanted to work straight...

  24. Facebook nurses and patients

    FlyingScot replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The only patient I am Facebook friends with belongs to the same sailing club as I do and I occasionally crew for him. I knew him as a patient first but our club is small so it would be impossible to...

  25. Failed Nclex in 75 questions :/ any advice

    FlyingScot replied to faithfe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good I didn't want you to think I was riding you because I