pcolaqtfighter77

pcolaqtfighter77 specializes in medical/surgical, acute care, psych..

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1. Is nursing a sick , petty , vindictive world?

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

   while i agree with it not being puppies and daisies, statistics have shown that hostile working environment complaints, grievances, and preferential treatment of employees, is much hire in nursing. MY solution: Get a grip. Quit blaming other people ...

2. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to lum917's topic in Male Students

   yes, i felt this way in nursing school, it made it worse when i dated another classmate, and we broke up, the whole class turned against me,,,i became a womanizer and "safety" concern by one of the instructors,,,,i wish i could tell you it gets bette...

3. Fl LPN (in RN school) disgruntled over no job oppurtunities in Fairbanks/eielson area

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to pcolaqtfighter77's topic in Alaska

   not so good at this point Tam, went to work for a facility in Fairbanks and was quite displeased with the treatment of me based on certain things, simply amazing, private message me for details,,,,,thanks

4. Fl LPN (in RN school) disgruntled over no job oppurtunities in Fairbanks/eielson area

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to pcolaqtfighter77's topic in Alaska

   thank you very much...iam finally here..after 9 days of driving 8 hours a day...lol...i applied for, and hopefully am expecting an interview this week from a prospective employer......still scheduled for excelsior tests at pearson UAF campus ft wainw...

5. Male LPN in Rn pgm through Excelsior moving to Eielson AFB Feb 10th 2010...advice!!

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to pcolaqtfighter77's topic in Alaska

   thanks for your advice...we made it to eielson afb in 9 days, all the way from florida, driving 8 hour days then stopping...living in north pole till this friday, got base housing already...we got lucky...i applied for a job once i got my alaska temp...

6. The Best and Worst things about being a male nurse

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to Doug85's topic in Male Students

   i dont mind helping,,,,iam a nurse and 5ft 10, 225 lbs solid,,,,but even big muscular guys have backs as well.....and despite the physique, they break down and hurt.....and the first time you say no to someone....they usually hold a grudge (i never h...

7. Fl LPN (in RN school) disgruntled over no job oppurtunities in Fairbanks/eielson area

   pcolaqtfighter77 posted a topic in Alaska

   Ok guys, iam due to arrive in Eielson AFB on 17 Feb...Iam former navy, my wife is active duty AF---i have paid for and received my Temp LPN license from Alaska.....I should finish Excelsior College's LPN to RN transition within 14 months....My questi...

8. LPN (from fl) moving to Fairbanks AK Feb 5th...(currently in RN school/excelsior)

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to pcolaqtfighter77's topic in Alaska

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9. How do you document when drug withheld?

   pcolaqtfighter77 replied to ziggyldy's topic in International

   In florida, United states, we initial, if a paper MAR, and circle the initial. Its good practice to also make a nurses not to justify your actions....if it was a drug such as coumadin/warfarin, i would definately notify MS if a pre arranged parameter...

10. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    pcolaqtfighter77 replied to lacy99's topic in LPN/LVN

    i do not regret becoming an LPN first,,,iam a nw Florida LPN, former EMT, have worked 3 years med surge, IV certified, and worked along RN's on the floor, doing everything they do, with exception to narcotic IV pushes....iam currently appx 7 mos away...

11. LPN (from fl) moving to Fairbanks AK Feb 5th...(currently in RN school/excelsior)

    pcolaqtfighter77 posted a topic in Alaska

    Deleted this entry for prIvacy please disregard

12. Microbiology 2010 (TIPS)

    pcolaqtfighter77 replied to cheezn4life's topic in Pre-Nursing

    well, i did micro distance learning (excelsior) lol which was twice as hard,,,,more dry than a class room, but the basic course content is the same...know infections, and phases of infection,,,what hormones interact with what and when...i took it a f...

13. Is nursing a sick , petty , vindictive world?

    pcolaqtfighter77 replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    it is sad....but there are some very vindictive personalities in this field....i fudes, jealousy, and gossip, ind that many nurses do not want to take responsibility for their actions, and quite frankly complain about quite a bit...even trivial thing...

14. Is anyone doing Excelsior under the New Curriculum??

    pcolaqtfighter77 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in North Carolina

    Iam a male lpn who is going through excelsior,,,,my grades have been good, although i went and took essentials oh health/safety without studying, figuring i knew2 it...i failed miserably...since i have been studying the excelsior study guide....study...

15. Male LPN in Rn pgm through Excelsior moving to Eielson AFB Feb 10th 2010...advice!!

    pcolaqtfighter77 posted a topic in Alaska

    Whats up guys??? Iam a male LPN, who is currently an enrolled in excelsior colleges' Rn program...Iam former military, and my wife is AD air force, with orders to Eielson AFB. We are driving(YES DRIVING/ from Florida...going through ALCAN highway an...