Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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About Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in School Nursing.


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  1. I'm baaaaaack!

    Thanks! I just got back from talking to the director, the nurse supervisors, and the HR guy. I should be able to start back after the holiday, if not sooner! I don't know what school I'd be at yet, but the director said she has a perfect spot in mind...
  2. I'm baaaaaack!

    It's been a few years, almost four I think, since I resigned from my school nursing job to be a stay at home foster mommy, but I was very active here while I was working. Well, a lot has happened in those years! My husband and I have adopted five awe...
  3. 2012 2nd Quarter Breakroom Article Contest Winners

    Wow, almost three years later and I just realize I won this! Shortly after submitting the article I resigned from my nursing job to stay home with the babies, and never really had time to check AN much after that. Pretty cool though :-)
  4. What's the weirdest baby name?

    I recently discovered that there is an Indy Racecar driver named Will Power. Ya think his mom quit smoking while preggers or what?
  5. Civility starts with you

    Applicable to this board on many levels
  6. Three quick questions

    I cannot tolerate contacts for 12 hours straight, so I would go with glasses if working in the hospital. I also agree with others that they give a bit of protection against the nasties as well. I'm a school nurse, so I do not work 12's and it is (usu...
  7. Ouch...my back hurts

    I took the "faking no pain" line as a joke.
  8. Trachs/Vents - How much training?

    Not discouraging at all...this is what I want/need to hear. I want to be sure to be vigilent and proper training to recognize when things are going south is a huge part of that. Working with this population after I have been out of acute care for so ...
  9. Trachs/Vents - How much training?

    That is my worst nightmare and something I want to avoid at all costs! This would be a leap for me from stable kiddos, some with medical conditions but still stable enough to attend school, to a much less stable population, so it is a bit out of my c...
  10. Trachs/Vents - How much training?

    I am leaving my position as a School Nurse to be home with my kids, but I am strongly considering applying for a weekend night position advertised with a private duty company. They advertise trach and vent experience preferred, but will train. I have...
  11. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Just wanted to say congrats on the job! Definitely wise to think and plan ahead. Good luck!
  12. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    Heck, I'm nowhere near a new grad but will be seeking employment in a hospital after years as a school nurse...and I am even going to take these tips to heart. Good ideas.
  13. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    For some reason those things just creep the bejeebers out of me.
  14. Inhaler Use--Is this a reasonable expectation?

    I think you have a valid concern. Depending on the size of the district and who oversees the health room, you might take your concerns to Health Services or Student Services as well as the principal. In a large district like mine, the principal has a...
  15. It's the most wonderful time of the year!

    I have next week then the following Monday left. Today is Field Day for PK-2nd and it's RAINING Boooo.