Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Testing Madness

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Thanks, Chiefswife! A little lunch and perspective, and I'm feeling better. I've decided that someone else's "emergency" does not have to be mine! Besides, testing time just means we are that much...

  2. The legend of Nurse Mary Jane Seacole

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, so even from the beginning, nurses were eating their young.... KIDDING!

  3. Questions about Nursing as a profession

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NMonti's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if you don't want to deal with poop and verbal abuse, PA might be a better route for you. Simply because you will presumably have to work as an RN before getting through school to be an NP,...

  4. districts cut RNs

    Purple_Scrubs replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    I am also lucky that my district is not cutting RNs this year. We also require BSNs at my district. I have my fingers crossed and I'm going to work on a backup plan, because there is no way I am going...

  5. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    ^This. People suck everywhere, co-workers, bosses, patients/clients, etc. will suck whether you are in nursing or elsewhere. Everyone in even the best job has sucky days. You just have to pick your...

  6. Anyone on Weight Watchers?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Saw a few old threads on this topic, thought it was time for a new one :) Anyone doing WW right now? I've done it several times in the past and just started the online version again. I also have the...

  7. Contract Issue

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    OP, Have an attorney look at the contract. I am reading it the way I think you are. It seems to state that the $10,000 is linked to the 12 months after the internship ends, not to the 3 month...

  8. Customer Service at any cost and its effect on burn out and safety??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to PACURN1818's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your story reminded me of one from my days on a cardiac step down/tele. We had a frequent flyer who was always raising ten kinds of heck about getting woken up. He made a similar remark to me one...

  9. Anyone on Weight Watchers?

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

    Thanks Jahra! I've tried vegan before too. V-Neck, the first 3 months was $65, which you pay up front. Then after the 3rd month it is $17.95 per month. They will take it automatically from your...

  10. VENT!!!! (you've been warned)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I don't have to do spinal for the grades I have, but hearing and vision with the little ones is a beating, so I feel your pain. I'm screening all the new kids who enrolled since Winter Break right...

  11. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    Purple_Scrubs replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very difficult situation. Medical neglect is considered abuse. If your state's regulations are like mine, then nurses are required by law to report even the suspicion of abuse. So, if I put...

  12. Should I talk to principal about this? (long note)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    As far as her ignoring your policies, I would try talking to the teacher directly first and set your expectations. Let her know that you will not be seeing any students without a pass, except in...

  13. No jobs...Seriously reconsider nursing school

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Cleopf01's topic in Texas Nursing

    There have been quite a few threads just like this one recently, and no one has yet to answer this question. The economy sucks everywhere right now. God willing, it will not suck forever. Who is the...

  14. was I too harsh

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I think it was a perfect

  15. Anyone have an instructor that was TOO EASY?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to snow_bear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could always ask to audit the class next semester with a different instructor, since your grade is not an

  16. Nursing Tattoo

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jwilso19's topic in General Nursing

    I love the argument about not getting a tattoo because when you are old they look saggy and wrinkly. IMO that's like saying not to style your hair because it will be gray and thin someday. Who care...

  17. Questions about school nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN, which is what my district requires, although not all Texas districts do. I'm quite pleased with the salary...still a paycut from the hospital when you factor in shift diff, but not by...

  18. Questions about school nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    i'm in texas, but here goes... what are your hours at work? 7:40 - 3:10, although next year we are starting an extended day schedule and will work til 4:10. i almost always leave on time. would you...

  19. looking up a patients arrest records?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    My thought was that it might fall under the "portability' part of HIPAA. Technically you are taking private information outside of the healthcare setting. Although, again, not sure how it can be...

  20. looking up a patients arrest records?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just wondering here...you obtained the patient's name through your duties as a nurse. You then use that name outside of the work setting to look up the corrections info. Could that be considered a...

  21. Teacher dismissed for soiled underwear incident

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    I have a trick for that! I keep a pair of very baggy shorts in my closet, with a drawstring waist that can be cinched. If I need to examine the upper leg and the child has on pants, I have them change...

  22. Over the Counter Meds at School

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Allie911's topic in School

    In Texas, it would be considered prescribing medications and is outside the scope of practice for an RN. Just like in the hospital setting, you can't hand a patient a tylenol without Dr. orders. It is...

  23. Over the Counter Meds at School

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Allie911's topic in School

    Parental permission or not, I'm not giving any kid any med without a Doctor's order. Thankfully, this is the policy at my district. We need a med permit signed by the physician and parent to give any...

  24. Nurses with PCOS? Or Advice?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so sorry for your loss. I have PCOS too and in 10+ years of marriage have never been able to get pregnant. Clomid didn't work, injectible fertility meds didn't work, and I am not willing to do...

  25. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Aw man, here I was just looking for a good ole fashioned gum debate and now I have the Oompa Loompa song stuck in my mind! I'm another person who things this argument borders on ridiculous. People are...