FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. Freaking out. FFP = "fresh frozen platelets" or "fresh frozen plasma"

    FlyingScot replied to dlcj's topic in General Nursing

    This is why, in the age of computers, telephone orders should go

  2. How Do I tell my current job that I need time off for 1 month to work as a camp nurse

    FlyingScot replied to careo180's topic in Nursing Career

    There's a big difference between "needing" a month off and wanting one. Your boss knows this difference and will likely not be very motivated to give it to you unless it benefits him/her in some way....

  3. Interview but have vacation planned

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

    Also, if you get the job and make the request for the vacation expect it to be an unpaid week off. If you even ask if you have vacation benefits it could change their mind about letting you

  4. Embarrasing illnesses

    FlyingScot replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Neither do little blue pills and Red Bull as a group of teenage males found out the hard

  5. Embarrasing illnesses

    FlyingScot replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Man and dog. Man got stuck. 'nuff

  6. No more fun scrubs

    FlyingScot replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been color-coded for years and no job has ever given me money for scrubs. In the scheme of things it's not that big of a deal. I like being able to identify staff members from other floors. Our...

  7. Does this place sound legit? or free labor?

    FlyingScot replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like you'll be working. It sounds like 5 nights of shadowing. I imagine this would be kind of a difficult job, staying up all night watching other people sleep. Maybe they just want...

  8. How do I get out of being a nurse?

    FlyingScot replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really want to stay in nursing at all? Maybe after 4 years you've decided it's not your cup of tea which is perfectly okay. If that's the case get out now while you still can. You're still...

  9. Online ACLS certification?

    FlyingScot replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search on this site. There are dozens of posts about this very topic. 100% on-line ACLS classes are invariably NOT accepted in the majority of hospitals. They are expensive scams. You can do a...

  10. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    FlyingScot replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently you aren't done since you just started another thread complaining about old

  11. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    FlyingScot replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    What are these organs you speak of? Are they

  12. Creative Ways to Manage Confused Pts

    FlyingScot replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I've given confused LOLs heaps of washcloths and ask if they would like to help out the little babies in the nursery by folding them and putting them in a bath basin. This usually works like a charm...

  13. Lasix IVP IV rate vs PICC rate

    FlyingScot replied to mrmedical's topic in Patient Medications

    Lasix should be pushed no faster than 4mg/min regardless of the type of line you are

  14. New Grad released during orientation, HR uncooperative

    FlyingScot replied to coolnurse42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To all you younglings....HR is NOT your friend. They are there to protect and preserve the hospital not serve as a resource for its employees. Do not trust them, do not tell them anything, do not...

  15. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    FlyingScot replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Do not, Do not, Do not go to that meeting!!!!! I can't say this enough. Call the office back and let that jerk know that the only meeting you will attend is one with your attorney present. This guy...

  16. "Don't you find this degrading?"

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

    I kinda like "It's not like I'm a stripper or

  17. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    FlyingScot replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    He put his hands on you...he should pay. Notify the state medical board ASAP and file a police report! Even if you take it no further he will be on notice. Next thing he'll be slapping

  18. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    FlyingScot replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    just to clarify terminology here, a "right to work" state is one where a person does not have to belong to the union to work a job that has unionized employee. your mom worked in an "employment at...

  19. Your Worst Mistake

    FlyingScot replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, as helpful and interesting as this thread is I think you might want to think a bit before admitting these kind of mistakes for EVERYONE in the world to see. These forums give the illusion of...

  20. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    FlyingScot replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has already said she is an LVN. She is not being a weenie, it actually IS out of her scope of

  21. I knew it was not a correct Technique

    FlyingScot replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Good question Leslie. To the OP. I would ask your clinical educator to review the policy/procedure with you because you have some questions about how you saw it done. Let her know that there was a...

  22. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    FlyingScot replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Really, it's impossible to qualify which area of nursing is hardest or easiest. Is there something you would specifically like to

  23. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    FlyingScot replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This situation is the outlier I spoke of before. Yes, it can happen but those of us here with experience want you get a more realistic picture of what is out there for you. None of us are trying to be...

  24. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    FlyingScot replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, urgent cares (at least ones that are any good) do not hire new grads. They need nurses who have more than rudimentary assessment and critical thinking skills. Most ambulatory facilities require...

  25. Chemotherapy Handling Concerns!

    FlyingScot replied to Daisy212's topic in Oncology

    You know, I think I'd be making an anonymous call to OSHA about