BigMack

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  1. Care for pt with PE

    "Just don't forget the phenergan with the morphine", im confused bout this statement. Im new nurse so forgive me if im wrong. can't phenegran act as a sedative and if combined with morphine...
  2. Smoking

    I smoke and agree that its unprofessional that one comes into work smelling like smoke. Smoking is part of the american culture and has been for quite some time. Not to say its ok... but Febreeze...
  3. A few questions about school & jobs.

    Hey, i graduated NMTC not to long ago. The professors are great there. I've learned alot from them. I'd recommend NMTC as
  4. What can i expect at my new job...

    Sorry to reply with out anyone posting but i just wanted to make it clear i understand what kind of pt ill be getting in pulmonary(obvious) but im trying to figgure out what lvl acuity does a...
  5. Afternoon everyone, Im starting a new job a week from tomorrow. Im in LPN, passed boards in dec. this will be my first job. Ill be working at a 304 bed hospital in the pulmonary unit. Nurse to patient...
  6. hey, im not a parent and single. I can understand why parents need to call out due to their child being ill. no problem there. I think this topic is more about people abusing it. i dont celebrate...
  7. "Insulted" a family member.....sigh...

    I used to work in retail before i became a nurse (first nsg job in 2 wks!) anyways... "customers are always right" was macy's saying.... of course i think thats BS but i believe you handled it well....
  8. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    I live in the south and hear endearments all the time.... quite frankly, it can be annoying and over used. I prefer to use Ma'm and Sir, some people don't like it but if they wan't me to call them...
  9. Age you will/were graduated?

    I graduated LPN school Aug 2007 (22yrs, 3rd youngest in my class). I plan on starting excelsior asap! Goal is to have my RN b/n 2008-09'. Good luck to everyone with their
  10. OB Rotation is Hell

    Hey guys, Im a 22yr old male and was doing a OB rotation at one of the busiest hospitals in GA, Grady Memorial... anyways. My teacher told me that i would probably not be able to do much but i needed...
  11. Hello all, Excuse me for my ignorance. What if someone graduated from Excelsior in atlanta but decided to take boards in NY. After getting your license is it possible to apply for reciprocity to...
  12. Clinical Experiences

    "Hi everyone, I am soon starting LPN school in Edmonton and I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with the clinical part of school. Its my understanding that we dont start clinicals...
  13. What nursing school do you attend?

    Hi! I'm attending North Metro Technical College and will be graduating their LPN program September 13th
  14. exercise and eat healthy... but like my teacher says "nurses love to eat!" there is truth to that... in clinicals every nurse i came accross, had some kind of power/nurtrient bar hidden at the nurses...
  15. Nursing Student that hates her job... help!

    "when I become a registered nurse, I will treat the CNAs with respect because they are not slaves, but part of the team." I vow to do the