FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    FlyingScot replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That blocking users is good but also drives me insane. Seriously, I have never blocked anyone since I joined this site until this week. Not even BettyUK because she was such a nutcase it was fun...

  2. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    FlyingScot replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually highly allergic to dihydrogen monoxide. And it makes me pee like a race horse. That's an allergic reaction isn't

  3. The Heat is On: Why the Temporal Artery Thermometer Should Be Your "Go-To"

    FlyingScot replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't mind it so much as it keeps the site free for us cheapskates. As long as it's clear that it's sponsored I can read it or not. I knew by the username that it was so I'm okay with

  4. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    FlyingScot replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That and the fact that she came in with guns blazing and is now all butt-hurt and accusatory because we didn't like what she said or how she said it. CAN YOU SAY ALL CAPS!!!!!

  5. Nursing report ED to Floor

    FlyingScot replied to TRAUMARN05's topic in General Nursing

    And so it

  6. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    FlyingScot replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    So. I looked back at every single post and nobody ridiculed the OP. Most of the posters just disagreed with the original premise that almost EVERY instructor wants to fail

  7. Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    FlyingScot replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Don't ever say "but that's not the way they showed us in lab" to a seasoned nurse you got assigned to that day. If you have a question about something there are better ways to ask it. Like "that looks...

  8. Nursing report ED to Floor

    FlyingScot replied to TRAUMARN05's topic in General Nursing

    If you do a search on this topic there are tons of threads asking this same question. I'm not chiding you for not doing a search just letting you know the info is already here. It has been discussed...

  9. Port-a-cath needle removal

    FlyingScot replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    I wouldn't blame them for not wanting to put their hand anywhere near the port with that needle.

  10. Port-a-cath needle removal

    FlyingScot replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    Okay that helps. The tip of the needle is supposed to have a slight bend in it but the entire needle should not be bent (other than the 90 degree bend) but it sometimes happens in shipping. Soemtimes...

  11. Port-a-cath needle removal

    FlyingScot replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    The safety device covers the needle when you remove it to keep you from getting stuck. While there are still some needles out there that don't have them I highly doubt your facility uses them. You do...

  12. Port-a-cath needle removal

    FlyingScot replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    But does it have a safety mechanism? Because if it does, and most do, I can almost guarantee you it was the safety mechanism sticking. Generally this happens if the needle gets a little bent either...

  13. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    FlyingScot replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    He/She did. It was one instructor who wrote him/her up. Then the OP gave us a ton of attitude when we didn't give the answers they

  14. Port-a-cath needle removal

    FlyingScot replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    What brand do you use and are you sure it was the needle not the safety mechanism causing the difficulty? I occasionally get one that the safety device sticks making it hard to engage which makes...

  15. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    FlyingScot replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Oh

  16. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    FlyingScot replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are being rediculous and

  17. ER, PEDS or JAIL...hardest decision in my life!

    FlyingScot replied to Ashleyhunleyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. You pay much less for insurance through your employer than you would on the open market so add that difference into your salary. You get paid vacation, sick days and holidays so add that in. You...

  18. Nurse Slang Yo!

    FlyingScot replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    If you're over 45 honey those ain't

  19. TNCC Advice Needed!

    FlyingScot replied to gagirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Skimming is not the same as reading. As an adult you are past the point of spoon feeding you information and giving you hints as to what will be on the test. You were not prepared and you failed. My...

  20. ER, PEDS or JAIL...hardest decision in my life!

    FlyingScot replied to Ashleyhunleyrn's topic in General Nursing

    1. More money yes but not a guaranteed position and no benefits. Area you wanted to work in but can you financially handle potentially losing the job in three months? 2. I know absolutely zero about...

  21. TNCC Advice Needed!

    FlyingScot replied to gagirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Did you read the text prior to going to the

  22. Too scared to do the PVT!

    FlyingScot replied to Tinkx RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes it will but nursing school was harder and wait until you get that first

  23. ACLS cert: Online courses?

    FlyingScot replied to SheriffLauren's topic in General Nursing

    Not recommended for first timers and you still have to do an in-person mega

  24. Too scared to do the PVT!

    FlyingScot replied to Tinkx RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's also not worked and made people even more miserable. Trust me, you will survive the wait. Just be glad it isn't 6 weeks

  25. Too scared to do the PVT!

    FlyingScot replied to Tinkx RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't do