FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    FlyingScot replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    The "Plastic" in my life reported me for stealing/using narcotics which I absolutely was NOT doing. Nearly lost my job over it. I had to pay for my own hair test to prove it since they were convinced...

  2. Looking professional all day long . . .

    FlyingScot replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    Limp, fine hair= pixie cut for me. My chemo patients love it! While we're talking about looking professional don't forget what you put on your body. Seriously, run an iron over your scrubs it does...

  3. ACLS Certification

    FlyingScot replied to VampRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only "on-line" ACLS I know of that culminates in an AHA provider card is "ACLS Anywhere". It functions similar to BLS where you do the didactic and test on-line but must still demonstrate your...

  4. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    FlyingScot replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    "Sure, I'll come in

  5. Socks!

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

    I knit my

  6. Help with Dosage Calculations

    FlyingScot replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Show us what you have so

  7. Melbourne Strapping Technique for ETTs

    FlyingScot replied to missredhood's topic in Emergency

    Safe transfer and retrieval: the ... - Google Books There you

  8. HELP! - Phlebotomy tips needed!!

    FlyingScot replied to kat620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you are still nervous sticking easy veins maybe it's not the right time to start sticking the hard ones. Perhaps you would be better off becoming more comfortable/proficient with the process when...

  9. how do you fit in working out with working?

    FlyingScot replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I find if I pay for a fitness class it is a great motivator to actually go to the class. They expect me to be there so I feel committed. Besides, I'd rather stick a hot poker in my eye than spend 30...

  10. Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    FlyingScot replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that if it's only 20 hours in the ER he/she's probably getting an EMT-B so no IV's in most states that I'm aware of. To the OP if you are a guy please remove your ballcap and store it...

  11. Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    FlyingScot replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not out of the box. I have worked for programs that are primarily ground based (no scene response) and helo based. In my state it is required that there be a minimum of 2 EMT-B or higher certificated...

  12. Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    FlyingScot replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    First let me say I have the utmost of respect for my paramedic colleagues, and I do mean colleagues but the two careers are not the same. We may overlap in skills but there is a difference in...

  13. Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    FlyingScot replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    Um nooo, not

  14. how do we treat each other?

    FlyingScot replied to wiley6coyote's topic in General Nursing

    The sad truth of it is, though, that this isn't strictly a "nursing" thing it's an entire societal thing. Nobody is nice to anybody anymore. We, as a culture, spend so much time looking out for number...

  15. Now with Changes in Ecomony which is better ADN or BSN

    FlyingScot replied to proudmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I highly doubt they are saying it out of jealousy...I think they are probably more

  16. Still on orientation but got another attractive offer

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

    If you take the second job here's hoping you really like it because your current employer will hold a grudge and you're not likely to be rehired. Frankly, I'm not so sure I'd blame them. All that...

  17. What does your username mean?

    FlyingScot replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    FlyingScot: I'm of Scottish descent (second generation American) and I was a flight nurse when I came up with this

  18. new grad, multiple offers,

    FlyingScot replied to JEAN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No brainer. Hospital B. There's a big difference between "seeming interested" and an actual job offer. Not to mention the fact that as a per diem nurse they don't have to guarantee your hours and I'm...

  19. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    FlyingScot replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, you

  20. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    FlyingScot replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely need to do the math. 160 miles per day x 5 days is a whopping 800miles PER WEEK you are putting on your car just for your job alone. That's nearly 42 THOUSAND miles per year, a minimum...

  21. Nursing the old fashioned way

    FlyingScot replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I forgot this one... chest tubes to double bottle

  22. Nursing the old fashioned way

    FlyingScot replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Red rubber catheters and Gomco

  23. How far do you drive for work?

    FlyingScot replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    You'll get lots of answers and they'll go both ways. I used to commute 1hour 45 minutes. It was brutal and I hated it. If you search the AN archives there are many posts regarding the pros and cons of...

  24. Body Bags

    FlyingScot replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I much prefer the bags. In our ER we used to only have shrouds that we tied with string. I hated that they looked like either a sausage or a trussed up turkey. Taking good care of them means treating...

  25. Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    FlyingScot replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Bolding is mine. Just in case people are thinking this will work in other applications please be aware that long term the Hy-Tape loses its adhesion to the ETT. We trialed it and had multiple...