BigMack

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1. Care for pt with PE

   BigMack replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

   "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 potentially supress the OP pt respiratory status? Im just tr...

2. Smoking

   BigMack replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

   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 anyone? =)

3. A few questions about school & jobs.

   BigMack replied to ga_peach_babi's topic in Georgia

   Hey, i graduated NMTC not to long ago. The professors are great there. I've learned alot from them. I'd recommend NMTC as well.

4. What can i expect at my new job...

   BigMack replied to BigMack's topic in General Nursing

   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 pulmonary unit generally get or am i just anxious and over...

5. What can i expect at my new job...

   BigMack posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 ratio is 5. Im excited to work there but am a lil...

6. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

   BigMack replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   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 christmas but if im off, just because i dont celebrate...

7. "Insulted" a family member.....sigh...

   BigMack replied to 1993RNGrad's topic in General Nursing

   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. Hopefully I can be as firm as you were if i should...

8. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

   BigMack replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   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 something else just let me know. I would rather someo...

9. Age you will/were graduated?

   BigMack replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

   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 studies!

10. OB Rotation is Hell

    BigMack replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Students

    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 the hours so go through it. I hated the fact i was...

11. Which state do you take NCLEX when finished with excelsior?

    BigMack replied to Privateschoolcrazy's topic in Online Learning

    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 say... CA or GA? or am I missing a bigger picture?

12. Clinical Experiences

    BigMack replied to Pug Lover's topic in LPN/LVN

    "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 until the second semester. Did you enjoy them? Wer...

13. What nursing school do you attend?

    BigMack replied to 08icuRN's topic in Georgia

    Hi! I'm attending North Metro Technical College and will be graduating their LPN program September 13th '07!

14. Hi I am starting LPN nursing school in Oct this fall and I am overweight, My question

    BigMack replied to tiffany311's topic in General Nursing

    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 station . i've gained 10lbs sinnce january '07.

15. Nursing Student that hates her job... help!

    BigMack replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    "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 same.