purplerose3

purplerose3 has 10 years experience.

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1. Nurse with bipolar disorder having difficulty managing sx

   purplerose3 replied to angelsigns's topic in Disabilities

   You could consider a mood stabilizing medication if you haven't. I have struggled previously for a couple years with PTSD. It's challenging. I did disclose to my managers, HR, and stated I felt comfortable letting co-workers know that; and not going ...

2. Sick, Sore, & Depressed

   purplerose3 replied to ndahl's topic in General Nursing

   I can relate. Look at options that may be conducive.

3. July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

   purplerose3 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   An elderly gentleman with comes in for observation after a fall has been trying to climb out of bed every 10 minutes the entire shift finally falls asleep.

4. Confessions Of A Nurse With Poor Interpersonal Skills

   purplerose3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   We are all unique and special! It seems like everyone is working everyday toward becomming better and strengthening weaknesses that they've recognized. Some times it is personalities that are more compatible with some and not others. Just remember 't...

5. How long to hear back from interview

   purplerose3 replied to mas21's topic in Job Hunt

   How frustrating. I've had that feeling befor when applying for an internal transfer. My current manager does everything under the sun not to make it possible just because her unit has high turnover. Maybe you could talk with someone in HR in confiden...

6. Letting off Steam, hope my extinguisher is ready

   purplerose3 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

   I understand. It's hard. I was born in my city and have lived my whole life in my city and worked hard to gain knowledge and experience in nursing. I'm struggling trying to make ends meet with a part-time position and a per diem. I have a family. Eve...

7. Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

   purplerose3 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Humor

   When I worked day shifts in LTC/rehab, a resident was to be admitted Pm shift. Came in the next morning. Another nurse and I went in early to get her dressed and ready for dialysis. Was told in report about the huge gaping wound and the dressing was ...

8. The "Differently Abled" Nurse Speaks

   purplerose3 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Disabilities

   The "Differently Abled" Nurse Speaks --- Awesome post! That's just a great reminder of how we should stop and think about the way we treat eachother makes a difference. We can elevate our profession through dedication to being positive and considerat...

9. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   purplerose3 replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   You have an entire OTC pharmacy in your nurse purse (just in case). You know what time every place in town that will deliver food closes.

10. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    purplerose3 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in NP

    NPs have a higher salary than PAs. Plus they can join faculty as a professor at a university. The background in nursing, and ability to branch out with their own clinic. I would like to earn my DNP then open an alternative complementary therapy women...

11. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    purplerose3 replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    You were doing what was in the best interest of the community. So what, let them complain! You're not going to be in any real trouble for being an advocate for the well being of the kids. The parents should be saying "thank you for your concern" and ...

12. At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    purplerose3 replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

    I understand how you feel. I am struggling with some of those same feelings now. Nursing is a tough career. I'm tired of giving up holidays with my family (I have been for 10 years). I had to leave my job working full-time with long-term and rehab ve...