FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    FlyingScot replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Ah the Causeway. I know it well. Back and forth from Covington to Metairie a billion times it

  2. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    FlyingScot replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    An isolette wheeled up from anywhere draws a great deal of attention from visitors, staff and patients. It was much better to have him wrapped in a blanket and carried. Hopefully the nurse didn't...

  3. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    FlyingScot replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    With my luck I'd fall asleep and pee in my car

  4. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    FlyingScot replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Although I wasn't there I am pretty comfortable in saying that I highly doubt that the mother's socioeconomic status had anything to do with the care the infant did or did not receive. That kind of...

  5. Help with a dosage calculation question

    FlyingScot replied to allycat77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like how you actually tried to do the work yourself instead of expecting us to do it for you. You'll learn much better that

  6. Help with a dosage calculation question

    FlyingScot replied to allycat77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's what I

  7. Any "tools" you love?

    FlyingScot replied to rafv's topic in General Students

    The small light blue Tubex adapter. If you can get your hands on one, guard it with your

  8. oxygen sTaturations

    FlyingScot replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Enormous thread already exists on this very topic. I'll try to find it. Also, although uncommon in the US "orientate" is actually a correct use. I believe it may be the British English form....

  9. Cocaine Toothache Drops

    FlyingScot replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend, who is considerably older than me and was raised in NOLA, told me of a country doctor that used to treat her sinus infections with something he swabbed up inside her nose that made her...

  10. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    FlyingScot replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry Dude but wrong. I had all three of these in my DIPLOMA program waaaaay back in 1985. Some programs may not have them but many do. I find these types of discussions to be absolutely pointless....

  11. ER float nurses

    FlyingScot replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Emergency

    I stand corrected. However, what I'm telling you is that the ER staff isn't going to use you for critical patients whether you are trained or not so it doesn't matter. They will rearrange assignments...

  12. ER float nurses

    FlyingScot replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Emergency

    I worked in a very busy suburban ED (Average daily census 300-360) and the vast majority of those were your run of the mill type ED patients and admit holds. I would have killed for a float nurse to...

  13. Return to trauma after husband's death

    FlyingScot replied to NURSESNUFFLES's topic in Emergency

    The same thing happened to a co-worker/friend of mine. Her husband shot himself in the bathroom of their home. She returned very quickly because we were her support system and she didn't want to be in...

  14. Challenges of IV starts in the Pediatric Population

    FlyingScot replied to Beverly Sampson's topic in Pediatric

    Quite frankly, I despise the numbing creams. Not only do they cause blanching at the site which makes it even more difficult to start an IV but sure as shootin' the attempt at the numbed site won't...

  15. Mandatory BSN in the future?

    FlyingScot replied to Keep_Calm's topic in General Nursing

    Here are my thoughts and many people are probably going to disagree with me. I think you should plan for a BSN in the future but getting your EMT now may be benefical on a couple of fronts. If you...

  16. Pay vs. specialty

    FlyingScot replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I took a $10/hr pay CUT to work as a flight nurse. I was being paid $27/hr and I had 20 years of experience. $6/hr more than a freaking new grad!!! Supply and demand rears its ugly

  17. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    FlyingScot replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is the attitude that gets me. Just because I get the flu shot in no way means I am unable to think for myself. I am not a sheep. I did the research for myself and it convinced me that for ME...

  18. Non-rebreather use?

    FlyingScot replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    A respiratory rate as high as reported by the OP qualifies as respiratory distress and the mottled skin is concerning for circulatory shut down. The oximetry of 88% is less of a worry for me because...

  19. Non-rebreather use?

    FlyingScot replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Great explanation Akulahawk! OP Given your description of the patient I still think the NRB was a good choice had it been used

  20. Urinary Cath Insertion

    FlyingScot replied to lovecardiacnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Watched a resident do this to a neonate. Tried to stop her but she told me she knew what she was doing. Destroyed that little girl's urethra. She required major surgery to repair the

  21. Non-rebreather use?

    FlyingScot replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    Right system wrong liter flow. A non-rebreather requires 10-15

  22. Angry Nurse here!

    FlyingScot replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While this would be hilarious I believe it's also illegal and could get you into a world of

  23. Thinking about taking some time off, after my experience. new nurse life crisis.

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

    This! A thousand times over. Get some psychiatric help first before you make any decisions as important as this. You WILL be shooting yourself in the foot if you don"t approach this very

  24. Where is the best nursing school

    FlyingScot replied to caringkind11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Again, assuming you are basing your reply on what you've heard or read, those schools are highly ranked for their graduate programs. There are no rankings for undergraduate/pre-licensure programs. Any...

  25. Sign on bonuses

    FlyingScot replied to Yuvonne's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you do get one...those puppies are HEAVILY