Purple_RN

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Hi, For anyone who lives in the San Jose, California area could you please tell me what hospitals are good hospitals for a new grad to work at. Basically I want to know about the hospitals where the staff wants to see you succeed, supports new grads,...

Hi Everyone, I interviewed for a MDS position and just wanted to get the opinion of others as to what it is really like. What are the pros/cons. What kind of experience should I have, etc? That why I can make an educated decision as to whether or not...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to get the opinion of other nurses on this issue I face. I have an opportunity to work has a diabetes educator and earn my CDE. Problem is I am relatively a new nurse. I have more experience in clinic types atmospheres tha...

Hi Again, Thanks for your response. It sounds like you had some interesting jobs in nursing. I love hearing about different jobs other nurses have been in. That is so awesome that the hospital let you pick your schedule. Too bad they don't do that an...

You said in your post you were a nurse for 5 year before taking a hospital job, if you don't mind want kind of jobs did you have? Thanks for the response it made me feel better. I realize the diabetes educator job is a good experience and opportunity...

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering how many nurses here have never worked in an hospital? Do you feel you missed out on anything? What kind of jobs have you had? I have had so many experienced nurses tell me you should always start out on a med/surg f...

To everyone that replied to my post I just wanted to say thanks. Take Care, Purple_RN

I am surprised to hear about new nurses treating older nurses with little respect. That is horrible and quite sad. I am sorry to hear about your job situation. Hopefully you will find a better job soon. I myself am relativly a new nurse who would hav...

Hi Julie, I would certainly look for another job. No one should have to endure that much stress from their job. I am a relatively new nurse like you. I can completely relate to what you are saying. I started out in a family planning clinic. I enjoyed...

Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting on this board. I actually stumbled upon this board about a month ago, but have not actually posted anything before. So hopefully I am posting this message in the right place:) The reason for my post is that ...