FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. RN at triage window?

    FlyingScot replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    We have a large desk in the ER lobby that is staffed by 2 CSAs (Customer Service Associates) they take the patient's name, DOB, SS# and chief complaint and enter it into the computer which places the...

  2. Freak accident

    FlyingScot replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I broke my neck washing my

  3. New admits at shift change

    FlyingScot replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly how safe is it to have a 45 year old man with chest pain or maybe a 25 year old in early pregnancy with abdominal pain, possible tubal pregnancy, waiting in the lobby because EVERY SINGLE inch...

  4. Did You Settle for Nursing?

    FlyingScot replied to sarahrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I've had the same thought. It seems like all the hot-button issues are being brought up all at

  5. What is your policy regarding pt transports from the er?

    FlyingScot replied to larn901's topic in General Nursing

    Tele: Paramedic with monitor and defibrillator ICU's: RN with monitor and defibrillator Techs can transport to M/S but any infusing antibiotic the patient has must have been up for at least 15 minutes...

  6. Did You Settle for Nursing?

    FlyingScot replied to sarahrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've been watching too much Grey's Anatomy. I agree with the previous poster who told you to shadow someone in a hospital. Besides, you don't have to declare a major until you finish your...

  7. TNCC renewal the same as a new provider?

    FlyingScot replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    Yes. But as far as I know there has never been a shorter "renewal" class in the first place so all of us who have had TNCC for awhile have always had to sit through the two day classes when

  8. Scope of practice for transport nurses

    FlyingScot replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A lot can happen in that 2.5 hours...and most of it ain't pretty. I'd rather needle in the relative stability of the referring hospital than in the back of a squad in the middle of nowhere. If the...

  9. Flight Nurse Training

    FlyingScot replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    The only formal program of which I am aware is Case Western Reserve's National Flight Nurse Academy which I think gives you an MSN and an acute care NP with an aeromedical focus. This program is...

  10. PO vs IV formulations

    FlyingScot replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Decadron. Injectable form can be given PO at same dosage. Mix with

  11. What the ER really like in the USA

    FlyingScot replied to AandE angel's topic in Emergency

    Most large ERs have a mixture of people working 8's, 10's and 12's although I think 12's are probably the most frequently seen. Shifts are often staggered to adjust with the normal patient load. For...

  12. Nightmare situation.

    FlyingScot posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I need some advice from you managerial types. I am currently in a job at which I am almost constantly getting in trouble. I get written up for things that others have been told "you owe me a beer for...

  13. Nightmare situation.

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Nurse Management

    Just got a call from the nurse recruiter where I interviewed. I GOT THE JOB!!!!!! I start 8/18. M-F, 10 hour shifts so an extra day off during the week, no weekends, no holidays and get this...the...

  14. New admits at shift change

    FlyingScot replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Finally...somebody who gets it! I'd work with you any day

  15. New admits at shift change

    FlyingScot replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    It's a system problem not the result of ER nurses trying to stick it to the floors. Carping about it isn't go to fix anything. You've identified a problem ("90% of patients are admitted at shift...

  16. New admits at shift change

    FlyingScot replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes MeganAnne sometimes it is too much. What you are not understanding is that ER nurses cannot control when the bed is assigned, when the orders are written or how many patients need to be admitted....

  17. One of you will be writing about me tomorrow

    FlyingScot replied to HisTreasure's topic in Emergency

    There's a big difference between people who get caught in this type of situation after hours and those that repeatedly go to the ER for teeth that are rotting out of their head (not an acute...

  18. Agency wants to send me to NH

    FlyingScot replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you meant New

  19. er visitors...a funny

    FlyingScot replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    Suspicious Sarah- pregnant and in for vomiting. While getting Phenergan/Zofran/whatever asks "Is this going to hurt my baby". Uh yeah...because we're stupid and oh, by the way, you dropped your smokes...

  20. IV size

    FlyingScot replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    So then...what is your suggestion for what to do when you can't get a PIV or central line and your patient needs resuscitation drugs or fluid (not a candidate for permissive hypotension...gotcha;))....

  21. IV size

    FlyingScot replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    So I might better understand your viewpoint what exactly is your issue with the use of IO's? Have you had a negative experience with their use or with someone from VidaCare? I have a great deal of...

  22. IV size

    FlyingScot replied to danger's topic in Emergency

  23. Random rant

    FlyingScot replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please report them to their senior/chief resident. They put that child in jeopardy and their attitudes need to be

  24. IV size

    FlyingScot replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    IO's take less than 5 seconds to insert. I've never seen a fem line placed in that amount of time. While I appreciate your opinion I'm afraid that your information may not be up to date. We, however,...

  25. Nightmare situation.

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry I haven't replied sooner. Thanks for all of your responses. Unfortunately I don't really have a case for a "hostile work environment" because although bad things have been done that fit the...