LadySugarBug

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1. Nlcex-pn...........

   LadySugarBug replied to joey323's topic in Georgia

   Congratulations! I drove to Chattanooga yesterday to take mine for GA. Everyone keeps asking me if I think I passed....and I can honestly say I have no idea!!! That test was unlike any other I have ever taken. It shut off at 85, and at first I was ...

2. scrub nurse?

   LadySugarBug posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   This may belong on the GA post, but does anyone know if the scope of practice for an LPN could include being an OR scrub nurse? During one of my clinical rotations I was able to observe a C-section. I was facinated by all the scrub nurse was doing. ...

3. Rules for Nursing School

   LadySugarBug replied to asgirl's topic in General Students

   If you did not study, or read the assignment before the test, and you actually did well on the test, DO NOT tell everyone "oh, I didn't even study last night, and I got a 9?" It tends to make those of us who did study a little mad! :angryfire And it ...

4. LPN-RN One Day/Week Bridge program in GA?

   LadySugarBug replied to oeue2007's topic in Georgia

   I will have my LPN by June, what pre-req's do you need to go to ABAC one day program? And do they only start it in the summer? "Oh how easy it is to bridge..." everyone told me! NOT! Thanks!

5. Normal Saline in a nebulizer?

   LadySugarBug posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know this question probably belongs in pulmonary, but here goes: My question: in clinicals the other day a patient, 19yo (with mild asthma, on QVar inhaled 40mg bid ) said that when she has a cold (or is congested) she uses normal saline (2cc) in h...

6. Business casual

   LadySugarBug replied to LadySugarBug's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, thanks for the great advice. I think I'll be fine now (Kohl's & Parisians had a GREAT sale today!!) No clogs or lab coat for me! I appreciate the advice re: staying well covered (not a prob for me!-ck the age, LOL!) BUT our instructor w...

7. Business casual

   LadySugarBug posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. We have to do psych rotation next week, and were told to dress business casual, closed toe shoes, no uniform, no jeans, lab coat optional. Thinking of kahki pants, twinset, dark clogs. Suggestions?? (i have to go do some shopping - most of my clo...

8. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

   LadySugarBug replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Lori--You should be having your first day today or tomorrow...Will be thinking about and praying for you! Let us know how it goes!!:wink2: Rhonda Dallas, GA (just across the "border" from you!!)

9. Is there a doctor or nurse on board this flight?

   LadySugarBug replied to Gompers's topic in General Nursing

   Just out of curiosity, do any of y'all travel with your stethoscope/BP Cuff? I usually have mine in the car, more from habit than anything...and thankfully have never been called on to use it (well, for my mom once). I've never flown before, so hopef...

10. Do I need a suit???

    LadySugarBug replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry, but I have to say Yes, you probably do need to wear a suit. Navy or Black, or gray; cream or white blouse, nuetral hose, closed toed pumps/shoes. A friend of mine works as "the person who hires!" for doctor's offices and for hospitals,ano...

11. How hard is it to get Mom into a nursing home?

    LadySugarBug replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

    Do you mean MediCAID or MediCARE? We are looking for a NH for my grandmother - she has no $, and suffers from severe Osteoporosis so we have to look for a nursing home vs. Assisted Living (they are usually For Profit and do not coordinate benefits)....

12. North Metro grad's please

    LadySugarBug replied to LadySugarBug's topic in Georgia

    Congrats on the graduation, and the baby!! I have been doing my pre-reqs at NMTC, and I love it there! Chattahoochee was closer (I live in Dallas) but the people at our school are just fantastic. Looking forward to starting!

13. North Metro grad's please

    LadySugarBug posted a topic in Georgia

    Hi! I just got accepted into the summer '06 program and was wondering if any grad's have any uniform tops they are willing to part with?? Need large (unless they run small, then an XL!) Just let me know! And many congrats to you all!!