PatMac10,RN RN

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    Accepted into the ADN program!

    PatMac10,RN replied to derky82's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats! I graduate with my ADN in 22 days! May 8th! I've gotten job offers in 2 ED's, 2 CVICU/CTICUs, and a Neuro ICU! The job market is not as bad here in SE NC, and im thankful for that. I can't...
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    Question about my pediatric rotation?

    PatMac10,RN replied to baluesunlight's topic in General Students

    The youngest patient I cared for was 3 months old and failure to thrive, my oldest was 15 and had Sickle Cell. Peds was ok, as far as my rotations went at least. U liked taking care if the 3 month old...
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    Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    PatMac10,RN replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    I want to add something to my statement. I never condone ill-treatment. Some people just have bad days or highly stressful jobs. I've worked many twelves and have has to check my attitude. Most...
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    Any job offer yet? Graduation around the corner!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    No. I around the Fayetteville
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    Any job offer yet? Graduation around the corner!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    I got 2 more defers today. One on a CTICU and the Neuro ICU. Geez! A lot to choose
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    Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    PatMac10,RN replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    Critical care nurses look at trends in caring for their patients, as most nurses should and probably do, even on Med-Surg/Tele units. The critical care nurse needs to know what that K+ was 4 data ago...
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This particular Dx is a confusing one. The best I could think to validate it is if the OP is using it as "double check" to assess the patients progress, internally, every so often. It could sort of...
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh ok. I think i see what you were saying. I agree that assessments and monitoring shouldn't be the only Interventions. If all you ever do is assess and never implement it is futile. According to...
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Assessment not an intervention, implementing physician orders not an nursing intervention? ( Ok the last one I kind of understand, but who else is going to implement the orders?) If that's the case,...
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    Neurovascular assessment???

    PatMac10,RN replied to kasper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you saying your not sure of what you need to asses for under the last 2 P's? Parasthesia: What about Cap Refill? Blunt and Sharp sensation differentiation? Recognition of warm and cold on the...
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    Books I should read before school starts?

    PatMac10,RN replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

    Well..... Personally, I did do a little light reading before nursing school, nothing to strenuous and tough. It is VERY true that you need enjoy your time before nursing school because it can take so...
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Very good
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Allie, Don't forget about stroke volume either. An increase in strike volume will increase EF. I feel like I didn't explain myself thoroughly for some reason. Anyway, EF will also affect CO and Map,...
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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    Family Practice to Minute Clinic

    PatMac10,RN replied to SweetRaine's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting
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    Care planning decreased cardiac output

    PatMac10,RN replied to allie86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One thing that my instructors harp on are being specific and having measurable outcomes. What parameters, exactly do you want to aim for his Ejection Fraction to
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    23 Days!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    Ikr. Our school always has the senior class do a fundraiser to pay for pinning. Usually sailing candles. Most classes raise enough to even cover the picture and pin/lamp expenses too (if you get the...
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    Why a Nurse?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Lol! Idk. You tell me! Jk! I meant
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    Why a Nurse?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1) WHY NURSING? My mom was the first nurse I truly "knew". Im not a shy person, and I've always been really sociable person. "Love to talk" according to my family [Rolls Eyes]. As I got older I...
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    Petition Obama to remove restrictions on APRN practice!

    PatMac10,RN replied to chudder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I signed it and shared the link all over facebook! Many people had already shared it too! I don't see the problem with some of these posters. If you don't agree with it, don't sign it, no one is...
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    23 Days!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    28 days for us! Our pins and lamps came back a few weeks ago and we got to see them! They are so awesome! Congratz! To you! Do you know where you want to
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    Are there any RN-BSN programs that are not online?

    PatMac10,RN replied to july06's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school @ 18. I am 20 now and really don't have the desire to have the "Traditional" college experience anymore. I decided to go to am ADN program for various reason and I knew that...
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    I have to share this with all of you!

    PatMac10,RN replied to vicky82's topic in General Students

    Congrats!
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    Samford FNP program: Anyone with insight?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Hoping4RNin2010's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    CNP, Have you found a school yet? I am a NC resident and student nurse and hope schools like Samford and Frontier Nursing Iniversity are approved by the time I decide to pursue my
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    Any job offer yet? Graduation around the corner!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    Thanks Katie! Same to you! I'm glad the job market isn't bad around here too. There are a good amount of openings for new grads, mostly in the spring when graduations are held, whether you be a new...