FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. Attention Nurses....

    FlyingScot replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    If you seriously feel "bullied" by this thread then you might want to rethink your career choice. What you have experienced here is mild disagreement and a touch of suspicion. If you think this is...

  2. Will move for work but where???

    FlyingScot replied to RB2000's topic in General Nursing

    You might have luck looking up "critical access" hospitals. These are usually small, rural hospitals that aren't as attractive to applicants because of their location. One of my friends works in one...

  3. vomiting, yuck

    FlyingScot replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I can do bile but nothing

  4. 40yr old overweight nursing starting school, looking for some workout adivce

    FlyingScot replied to icarr757's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think we're gonna have to agree to disagree on this which I'm happy to do as long as it doesn't become...disagreeable. At any rate, I do want you to know that I'm not pulling this info out of my...

  5. 40yr old overweight nursing starting school, looking for some workout adivce

    FlyingScot replied to icarr757's topic in Male Nursing Students

    But it's not all about the numbers. You can be within weight range and still not be considered "fit" if your fat to muscle ratios are off. The problem is we focus too much on what the scale says. Sure...

  6. 40yr old overweight nursing starting school, looking for some workout adivce

    FlyingScot replied to icarr757's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You'll never lose weight just doing cardio...it's a myth. You have to have strength training in the mix for sustained calorie burning. The larger the muscles you use the better. Most people make the...

  7. Defective stethoscope???

    FlyingScot replied to RetSGT's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Before you go through the hassle of sending it back why don't you ask someone who knows how to use a stethoscope to try it out. I'm pretty sure it's user error. Do you have the head turned to the...

  8. Poll: How long did it take you to finish the NCLEX?

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

    I took the 2 day scantron test back in the day when we used lanterns to light our way. I was the first to finish, BOTH DAYS, in a building with several hundred testers in it. I felt every pair of eyes...

  9. ER and strange phenomena

    FlyingScot replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    I always hated working on full moon nights. Weird stuff truly did happen on

  10. Two job offers...torn on which to choose - advice?

    FlyingScot replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know...50 mile commute and a PRN position. That means you would be the first called off for low census which may not be the case right now but who knows what the future may hold. If you rely...

  11. New Grad and scared might get fired

    FlyingScot replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you've learned the hard way and I hope it sticks with you. If someone, anyone, has a concern about a patient you absolutely must assess the patient and document what you find. This will go far...

  12. Horrible feeling after taking the Nclex

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

    After I finished the old-fashioned 2-day test I was convinced I had failed. Try being the FIRST one done of several hundred students. I felt like I was doing the "perp-walk" when I left the building....

  13. a question about neuro and musculoskeletal

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

    So other than the correct answer to your homework question tell us what you've learned about autonomic

  14. What are clinicals all about????

    FlyingScot replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    After nursing school I discovered that there is no time to practice the "art of nursing" which I think is what new grads get so disillusioned about. You barely have time to do the "science of nursing"...

  15. a question about neuro and musculoskeletal

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

    What does your textbook

  16. Question About Ventriculostomies

    FlyingScot replied to mooremds's topic in General Nursing

    Transducers have a basal rate when a pressure bag or pump is used (in your case 3ml/hour). Whoever told you that the patient isn't getting anything unless the pigtail is pulled is grossly un-educated....

  17. Question About Ventriculostomies

    FlyingScot replied to mooremds's topic in General Nursing

    My question wasn't exactly what fluid to use but onto what they were physically applying a pressure bag. We always did the syringe thing as well. We never attached a bag and even if we did we...

  18. Question About Ventriculostomies

    FlyingScot replied to mooremds's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. On what exactly are you putting the pressure bag? I've never hooked a bag of anything to a

  19. Would prior IT experience trump clinical experience?

    FlyingScot replied to betakurt's topic in Nursing Informatics

    If clinical informatics is the only thing you want to do for the rest of your nursing career then you don't have a problem. If, however, you have an interest in clinical nursing then jumping right...

  20. Discussions always so hostile here?

    FlyingScot replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...just...wow.

  21. how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

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

    Are you kidding me?! 1200 calories is nowhere near what you should be taking in. 900-1000 is terrible. No wonder you're tired. I have a BMI of 19 and am female and at minimum I need to take in over...

  22. how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

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

    Are you more than moderately overweight? 1200 calories is really low for the average, healthy woman. It might represent the bare minimum for physiologic function for a person of average size and...

  23. how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

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

    Because it's hard to stick to, it's unrealistic and it messes with your body's metabolism. The easiest way to lose weight and maintain it is to limit portion size, avoid processed foods, choose...

  24. Executive Check-up Coordinator/Wellness Associate

    FlyingScot replied to leeleepig's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital the executive medicine department caters to area business leaders and hospital VIP's offering them concierge style health maintenance (check ups and such) as well as coordinating visits...

  25. how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

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

    Although it sounds counter-intuitive, if you don't eat you will not lose weight. Without the proper amount of food going in your body will go into "starvation" mode and you can actually gain weight....