Purple_RN

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1. Lantus insulin use

   Purple_RN replied to cnyrn's topic in General Nursing

   One more thing - if a person is in the hospital it is hard to really form any opinion on whether or not Lantus is working well. Usually in the hospital a person is sick or just had surgery - so naturally our bodies are releasing stress hormones, whic...

2. Lantus insulin use

   Purple_RN replied to cnyrn's topic in General Nursing

   Lantus can be given at anytime of the day. But a patient needs to take it about the same time everyday of course. It use to be that Lantus was only taken at bedtime. But Aventis the Company that manufactures Lantus now say it is OK at anytime (I thin...

3. Volunteers + HIPPA Guidelines

   Purple_RN replied to Purple_RN's topic in General Nursing

   First off the volunteer is an intern, but not for a medical postion at our facility. Secondly, I always ask a client without the observer present if the so called future RN, or new healthcare professional can sit in on the visit - I have no problem w...

4. Volunteers + HIPPA Guidelines

   Purple_RN replied to Purple_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I believe it isn't fair to a patient because when they arrive for the 1st visit at the clinic they are put on the spot - with out any time to really think about if they really want a volunteer to sit in on a visit with them. Having the volunteer sit ...

5. Volunteers + HIPPA Guidelines

   Purple_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   My boss today requested that a new volunteer with zero background in the medical field sit in on an individual patient visit with me to get a better understanding of what our agency provides. I disapprove completely with this request and believe that...

6. What hours do you work?

   Purple_RN replied to RedKat's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Mastiff, When I was working in a family planning clinic it was a M-F job. All major holidays off with hours mostly 9-5:30. One day a week it was 2 pm - 10 pm. I will be starting a new job in diabetes education which is basically a M-F job from 8:3...

7. Gainfully employed at last!

   Purple_RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations!:balloons: Working part time is the greatest. Best Wishes, Purple_RN

8. substitute nurse

   Purple_RN replied to amyBSN's topic in School

   Hi Amy, I am not a school nurse, but I just wanted to congratulate you on the new job. It sounds like a great opportunity. Now at least you will get to really see what school nursing is like and be able to see if that is something you would like to d...

9. Fear vs Gut instinct...need advice...

   Purple_RN replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, You have a tough decision to make. Ultimately you need to choose what is best for both you and your family. However, you stated that your husband gets home a 1/2 hour after your daughter right now, but once she gets to high school she will have a...

10. 2nd interview...dont know what to think

    Purple_RN replied to MrsK1223's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Maia 1212, I think you need to go with you gut instincts. If you didn't feel right during the interview it is probably a good indication that this job wasn't for you. Also like you I think it is kind of odd that only CMAs are interviewing you. Of ...

11. New Here

    Purple_RN replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cherry, Just wanted to welcome you to the board:) Sincerely, Purple_RN

12. Clueless about nclex!

    Purple_RN replied to nyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Hi NYAngel, Beside getting info about the NCLEX from your school you can also go to the BRN website. I don't live in NY, but imagine the nursing board does have their own website. I know where I live the BRN website had all the info I needed and you ...

13. What is your passion?

    Purple_RN replied to Chiaramonte's topic in General Nursing

    I love to crochet and decorate. Had I not become an RN I probably would have got an interior design degree, but I figured I would have to bust my butt to make a steady income. I would love to be the next Martha Stewart of course without all the tabl...

14. Santa Clara County Hospitals

    Purple_RN replied to Purple_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just bumping this message up in hopes of getting more replies.

15. patient discharge protocal

    Purple_RN replied to lavender girl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Yes, laughing can cause a person's BP to go up. To get an accurate pt's BP it is best if the pt. is relaxed, sitting down, and not talking with their arm elevated at heart level. When I get a pt that has a high BP I recheck them after about 5 mi...