Purple25

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1. I've been an RN for 3 years and I just made my first medication error.

   Purple25 replied to mikeyswife's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am a new nurse graduated last June and a couple of days ago I had a patient 4 days status post open heart surgery who was transferred back to ICU because of increased confusion, combativeness etc....

2. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

   Purple25 replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for the post. I am orientiing to CCU, It is my second month and today was the day from hell. I got yelled a by a doc for what night shift did not do and I had just got report, was called to my...

3. Is Kaplan a good course to take before boards

   Purple25 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I will take the boards in a couple of months, I just graduated school and $500 bucks is a lot for Kaplan when you have been broke for so long. Was it worth it for those who took the course? Are there...

4. Had my first doctor scream at me today

   Purple25 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My heart goes out to you. I will soon be a new grad and will soon be faced with dealing with a cranky doctor. It is good to know that I have you and many others who have shown tact and professionalism...