FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. What is wrong with these kids? (Mystery Diagnosis)

    FlyingScot replied to Double-Helix's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Botulism comes to my mind as

  2. Flight nurse interview

    FlyingScot replied to ejelchico5583's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Did it and quit it in 2008 when 36 people died in various HEMS mishaps. Is it safe...no. Is it worth the risk...that's up to you. Some questions you need to ask. What is their safety record? How old...

  3. my birth plan - nurse friendly?

    FlyingScot replied to nurse_maya28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is where the miscommunication occurred. In your post there are only asterisks (likely a result of mod editing) where you must have stated your husband's and doula's names that were subsequently...

  4. Online ACLS certification?

    FlyingScot replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    There WAS a post from someone other than the OP that was two posts above mine. It was someone advertising for their company that is NOT AHA certified although they implied that they were legit. They...

  5. Online ACLS certification?

    FlyingScot replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    That was a response to a post from someone advertising their company that is not AHA certified although they implied that they were. The post was removed. It was not directed at

  6. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    FlyingScot replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As discussed numerous times "orientate" is actually a real word and in this case is being used correctly. It seems to be a regional thing In the US and is common across Canada and the

  7. LOC or ABC first?

    FlyingScot replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    Really?!! I didn't know

  8. LOC or ABC first?

    FlyingScot replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    The point is it depends on the situation. Routine assessment yes it is ABC then LOC. Person dumped out of a car at the ED door then it's responsiveness/LOC

  9. LOC or ABC first?

    FlyingScot replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    Except to the person you start chest compressions on who was really just asleep. Is your instructor confusing the term "LOC" with establishing unresponsiveness? Related but not really the same...

  10. Interview/ Nurses Eat their young?

    FlyingScot replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If there's a bottle of ketchup and forks on the table then you might be in

  11. Why can't nurses intubate?

    FlyingScot replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    Um, while I don't doubt her experience and assessment skills and I'm ALL for autonomy and critical thinking she sounds a bit like a loose

  12. check my calculations please :)

    FlyingScot replied to allycat77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This! This is how to ask for homework help!!!!! You'll go far

  13. Using Your Photo As An Avatar

    FlyingScot replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I'm thinking of using a picture of one of my co-workers as my avatar. Then I can say all the crap I want and not have to worry.

  14. Juggling gtts

    FlyingScot replied to NuBeeT's topic in Emergency

    Don't believe the OP said she/he turned of the drips for

  15. Fitness and nursing

    FlyingScot replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    6 days a week without fail. I work 4/10s so I go directly from work to the gym which means I often don't get home until 8:30. 60 minutes with my trainer at the crack of dawn on Saturday, 30 minutes...

  16. Worst start ever

    FlyingScot replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    This did not happen to me but to one of my friends. She woke and felt a little ooky but not bad enough to stay home. Had some coffee and did her usual stuff. Got in her car, got on the highway (middle...

  17. Stable life vs not enough action! Do you ever envy your inpatient counterparts

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

    I went from a flight nurse position to an oncology clinic position. Although I actually do IV's (all day in fact) and because our patients come to us in all sorts of bad shape we are able to keep our...

  18. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Well, that makes perfect sense. I think most medical devices were designed with the perfect patient anatomy in mind. Like that ever happens. Is this something you have brought up with Bard? For us our...

  19. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yeah, they're billing for just gracing us with their presence! Seriously, that's the consult charge and it goes up from there. Edit to add: The PowerGlide was the item I was talking about. Just forgot...

  20. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Our PICC team charges $350 just to LOOK at the patient! And their availablility is limited since their primary responsibility is in-patient. The thought behind the two attempts is to do it only if we...

  21. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Our limit before it goes into Capital Budget is 5k. My Bard rep quoted us $4,995 to keep it out of Capital. If the other units agree we will be splitting the cost so each unit will be paying just a...

  22. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for the input. I find the people who actually use it have the most valuable information. We looked at the regular Site-Rite but at 20k couldn't afford it. Our clinic is actually enormous,...

  23. I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    FlyingScot replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    The truth of the matter is, even in the largest communties the nursing community is small...and they talk...a lot. Especially when the topic is as provacative as your situation. I highly doubt you...

  24. Where do i go from here?

    FlyingScot replied to chiariwarrior's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the clinic that ambulatory patient could suddenly become non-ambulatory which may not make working in a clinic such a good plan. We don't have lift teams, mechanical lifts or much staff...

  25. Quitting my first job!

    FlyingScot replied to freespyryt's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you take a copy of the letter to HR (have them date stamp it as received and make a copy for you) and keep a copy for yourself. Sometimes managers can be sneaky and claim they never received...