FlyingScot

FlyingScot RN

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

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  1. IV size

    FlyingScot replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    Actually IO's are being used in all patient populations and for more than just trauma. For the most part they are used only for patients in extremis where attempts at peripheral lines have failed or...

  2. Math help please!

    FlyingScot replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Programmable pumps are great but should not be soley relied upon. There is a risk of human error when inputting the data. You should always double check the rate by doing the math yourself. A few days...

  3. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    FlyingScot replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    School uniform...dress or pantsuit version with button-on bib edged in navy blue (btw two of the buttons were positioned right smack where pasties would be applied) nursing tights, white lace-up...

  4. Am I crazy???

    FlyingScot replied to Portigee's topic in General Nursing

    If you think going into nursing school is the easy way to get a health care career then I'm afraid you are sadly mistaken. Sorry if this sounds testy but your statement is a tad offensive to those of...

  5. Need help!!!

    FlyingScot replied to nursejennie76's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Check out Flightweb. There are tons of positions open although most of them are out west. Also, do you have the qualifications? Check the job forum on Flightweb and check out the job requirements....

  6. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    FlyingScot replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    A new employee is oriented to the unit not orientated. You palpate an abdomen not palpitate. The BP machine is broken not broke so please don't write that on the equipment tag. O2 stats...arrrgh. And...

  7. charting"incident report filled" in nurse's notes

    FlyingScot replied to NICURN04's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm missing something here but what you described as occurring is not an "un-planned extubation" which I read to mean the tube came out accidentally. The RT and you purposely extubated the baby...

  8. ACLS course in Atlanta area.

    FlyingScot replied to Tusa's topic in General Nursing

    You actually have to purchase this CD to do on your home computer. There is no "on-line" ACLS course sanctioned by AHA at this time. Unfortunately it is pretty spendy and the test can only be taken...

  9. Assaulted by patient... VENT

    FlyingScot replied to CeeKayRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh, I agree the tapping the lip thing was a total waste of time. Thing is I wouldn't be able to use your method as we were specifically told we were not allowed to do anything that inflicts pain on...

  10. Assaulted by patient... VENT

    FlyingScot replied to CeeKayRN's topic in Emergency

    In the ER where I used to work they had us take a workplace violence course (8 hours) where we were taught to use "alternative techniques" to deal with violent patients. Most of it was garbage...

  11. Future Flight RN/Paramedic, and I need advise, please!

    FlyingScot replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Congratulations on your goal of being a flight RN. The reason nobody is answering is likely because we have answered this same question repeatedly. It wouldn't be a problem except there is so much...

  12. advice on equipment

    FlyingScot replied to werknprgrs's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just get a good old sphygmo and use that? Does it have to be a machine? Manual BP's done correctly are probably better and your ears don't go out of

  13. Ever have a patient dead and then NOT dead?

    FlyingScot replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also had a related experience, sort of, in nursing school. We had a death on the floor and one of the orderlies was taking the body down to the morgue (this was before we had nice discreet carts we...

  14. Ever have a patient dead and then NOT dead?

    FlyingScot replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had one. Old guy with COPD. Came in coding and we worked him another 30-45 minutes. No pulse, no respirations, NO CARDIAC MOTION ON ULTRASOUND, no auscultated heart sounds and totally smurfed (Ya'll...

  15. please tell me what this is...

    FlyingScot replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    Right on about the Mickey button but the surgery you are talking about isn't the same thing. The surgery is called a Nissen fundoplication and is used to treat severe reflux. Kids who have had this...

  16. Hypothermia

    FlyingScot replied to dragonfly6352's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It was found that the infants suffered burns as a result of improper use of the mattresses. In one case the mattress was microwaved and the other cases the infant was placed directly on the PLASTIC...

  17. Moving from California to Ohio to pursue nursing, need help!

    FlyingScot replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey Tisha...not trying to be mean but name for me a large metropolitan area that does not have a crime and drug problem? I'm sorry that your hometown has changed but I think you're painting the whole...

  18. Weight Requirements/Physical

    FlyingScot replied to jackel's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Pretty much. Even twin engine aircraft programs usually have a weight limit around 200-210. Your height will also be an issue not for the flying part but for your comfort. You'd be okay in a big AC...

  19. Path to Flight RN

    FlyingScot replied to JonP's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Congratulations on your interest in flight nursing. It's a great profession. I might suggest that you look at the thread topics on this particular forum as the path to flight nursing has been...

  20. standardized uniforms

    FlyingScot replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the ER I wore a clean, pressed good-quality white t-shirt (not an undershirt or one of the cheapo thin ones) with my clean, pressed ceil blue scrub pants and I can assure you of two...

  21. Best thing since sliced bread!

    FlyingScot replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    One piece

  22. Er Tech?

    FlyingScot replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    Every ER is different. Many hospitals no longer have phlebotomists, many do not require any phlebotomy training or any medical training whatsoever. The ER I recently left hired people with highschool...

  23. Ec 135

    FlyingScot replied to FlyingScot's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Been there, done that but not very much action except from others who have the same

  24. Commute?

    FlyingScot replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    My commute is 1 hour 45 minutes. I work 12 hour shifts but often am held over 5-6 hours. I schedule my three shifts together and stay in the city where I work either at my parents or in the call room....

  25. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    FlyingScot replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends was POA for her very elderly aunt and uncle. One time Aunt Neefa had to go to the hospital. She took Uncle Harold in for a visit. They stayed for 30 minutes or so and had a nice...