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...

  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...

  3. A few questions about school & jobs.

    BigMack replied to ga_peach_babi's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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...

    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...

  5. 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...

  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...

  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....

  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...

  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

  10. OB Rotation is Hell

    BigMack replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing 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...

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

    BigMack replied to Privateschoolcrazy's topic in Online Distance 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...

  12. Clinical Experiences

    BigMack replied to Pug Lover's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "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?

    BigMack replied to 08icuRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

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

  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...

  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

  16. Anyone else dread going back to school this semester?

    BigMack replied to LPMRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I'll be graduating LPN program this september...*i hope* But i do remember me dreading Peds/OB quarter... I don't do pregnant women nor them booger eaters . I set my Peds/OB book in flames the day i...

  17. different diagnosis

    BigMack replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    "Had an athletic young man in his mid-30's, healthy as a horse, with a beautiful family and a terrific professional career went in for xrays d/t hip pain after jogging. Turned out to be a pathological...

  18. I Passed! I Passed With 245 Questions

    BigMack replied to nurselatino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratz! Awesome job!

  19. I am new ti this site.

    BigMack replied to stryder2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :welcome: to All

  20. Just how hard is the LPN program??

    BigMack replied to hiyall's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Like the OP say, if you really want to be a Nurse you can do it. In my current class we have males and females with families and 2 jobs and still getting through the program. Your determination is...

  21. Preceptor alienating PCT staff...how to handle??!

    BigMack replied to katefromny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "On our floor, whomever is available to help with a boost is the person who does it, RN or no." Soo

  22. Becoming an RN in Atlanta

    BigMack replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Georgia Nursing

    There are many schools, here is a list of RN schools in the state of GA. Hope this helps! *need acrobat reader* http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/rn/school%20Directory042007.pdf Good

  23. question from new LPN-Atlanta

    BigMack replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    to op, they may hire at choa, i checked their website and they do have 1 ambulatory position. it doesn't hurt to try of course here's link their website. www.choa.org good

  24. hi im new!!

    BigMack replied to jaiclyn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Welcome! North Metro Technical College has a great LPN program. But here is a website with all the approved school and pass percentages rate by year. I hope this helps!...

  25. LPN versus CMA

    BigMack replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Both professions are of great importance, I believe it all boils down to three things. 1. if you want to advance in your career (easier w/ LPN) IMHO 2. pay difference 3. job