Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. What to Advise my daughter Nurse or not to Nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to surgicalcap's topic in Nursing Career

    My advice to any kid entering college is the same. Take your basic ed courses, get a part time job in an area that you think interests you (example: CNA or tech for nursing), and delay declaring a...

  2. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    Purple_Scrubs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, thank you for this article. I think I am on that slippery slope towards burnout. Weird thing is, I do love this job, or at least the idea of it. I like caring for children, the schedule is great,...

  3. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back before nursing school, I was once reprimanded by a boss because when he would ask me "How are you?", I would generally respond with something like "I'm great, how are you?" Apparently he took...

  4. Doing anything special to prevent H5N1?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Emergency

    Hey, H1N1 was a vacation for me! I'm a school nurse and my district shut down for a week after the initial outbreak, lol. But I agree, if/when H5N1 starts spreading between humans, it is going to be...

  5. Will I be refreshed? I want to know your experiences.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand where the OP is coming from. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. At interview, the place could look like heaven on earth for nurses but we all know reality...

  6. What do you wear to work?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to asp40's topic in School

    I wore whites and a cap for career day last year and the kids really got a kick out of it. I found them very impractical, though. Very hard to cath a student in a scrub skirt, and even though it is a...

  7. What are your favorite types of patients??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love my special needs kiddos. Even the ones who won't let me near them with a thermometer. I love when the kids with mild developmental delays start out in our 3 year old class, then by the time they...

  8. back to school in your 30s?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Marilynj28's topic in Psychiatric

    I think whoever decided that we should know what we want to do with our lives when we are 18 years old was off their rocker. 30 is nowhere near too old...in fact I am of the belief that it's never too...

  9. "You'll be hearing from my lawyer."

    Purple_Scrubs replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome. I would have suggested that he have his lawyer come pick him

  10. Nursing Students at Camp

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Oojopioo's topic in Camp

    I think as long as there is an RN on staff there and you are working under the RN, it should be ok. The RN should do the meds and any procedures, and the students can assist with first aid and illness...

  11. what do you think?fired for a comment

    Purple_Scrubs replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    In most large hospitals or large employers in general I know of, a manager does not have unilateral firing power...all firings must go through HR. For that reason alone I would put money on it that...

  12. single moms and working late

    Purple_Scrubs replied to firetopaz's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't see anyone being "against single mothers". What I hear being voiced is that people are against someone receiving or expecting preferential treatment/scheduling because of their home...

  13. What do I need for my office space?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    I have the comprehensive text of School Nursing (or something similar to that) from the NASN bookstore. Awesome text that I have pretty much read cover to cover. I also have my Pedi text from school...

  14. Diversity.. at what price?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It has been shown that it is significantly more difficult to learn a new language as an adult than as a child. Not impossible, but certainly not as easy as you allude

  15. Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I've never understood justifying a "my shift is worse" rant by saying "I've worked the opposite shift too, and it's easier". OK, so you've worked both shifts...unless you worked MY shift that I just...

  16. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Without NP-staffed school based clinics that I regularly refer children to for care of basic things like pink eye or rashes that need to be evaluated, these kids would miss a week of school or more...

  17. Students and wet pants!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Lisagoldsberry's topic in School

    I would just call home. If the school can supply a few articles of clothing, that is great, but again, ultimately it is the parent's responsibillty. If they are soiled with feces they should be taken...

  18. Diversity.. at what price?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, I think I know them. Didn't they all walk into a

  19. Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back in Nursing Schoool, I was taught the exact opposite about sitting. We were told that constantly standing hovering above the patient puts the nurse in more of a position of power and can be...

  20. What reason is used for call offs!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely call off, but I understand the once a month migraine one. Many migraines (mine included) have hormonal components. I only call off if I am vomiting or close to it, but they can be pretty...

  21. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not. I would probably finish out the year at my school nurse position, however, because they would likely be hard pressed to find a replacement (and technically I'm under contract!) After...

  22. Students and wet pants!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Lisagoldsberry's topic in School

    I always call the parents first. Ultimately this is their responsibility, not the school's. Only if I absolutely cannot contact anyone, or they are an hour or more away and can't get here, then I will...

  23. Does your immune system go down when you start a new schedule?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a school nurse, and I always get sick within the first few weeks of the new school year. After staying up late and sleeping in all summer, to switch to getting up at 5:30 and a 45 minute commute...

  24. You paid HOW MUCH for nursing school??!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Students

    I paid over $40,000 total for my accelerated BSN. It was a good decision. I very carefully weighed my options and found that once I factored in the wait time at the local CC, and how much longer it...

  25. Contagion?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Quote of the