Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Teacher dismissed for soiled underwear incident

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    My school is 98% free lunch, and I do have trouble contacting parents on a regular basis. For a 1st grader who I couldn't reach the parent, I would hand them the clean clothes and underwear, some baby...

  2. Need Advice on Nursing Career - very stressed

    Purple_Scrubs replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are interested in FNP in the long run, what about trying to get on at an ED somewhere? From what I've heard, it tends to be a very close-knit group, and it is excellent experience for a...

  3. Re:where can i get rn refresher course

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nepalusarn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Weatherford College has one starting up soon, I think. It is about 30-40 minutes west of Fort Worth depending where you are coming from, but the classroom portion is done online so travel might not be...

  4. What have I become?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    My current favorite phrase is "it's a good thing I like lemonade because life keeps on handing me lemons". It's all about how you frame it We all need to whine and vent sometimes but we also need to...

  5. Teacher dismissed for soiled underwear incident

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    I never remove clothing or check underwear (except for the students I cath and that is with Dr. orders and parent permission), and I would not have agreed to do what this teacher did. Not trying to...

  6. Flu season?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Same here. I had a pretty quiet winter and just sent 3 home yesterday. Some had GI issues along with the fever and other issues, so I am wondering if H1N1 is making a resurgance out here. This was...

  7. PA Senate Bill 802

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LegzRN's topic in School

    My nursing school did not teach anything about lice. It did not teach anything about splinting fractures or other first-responder type duties. Immunization schedules were only given a cursory overview...

  8. Why do we call it common sense when in fact it's not so common??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nurse_Ziba's topic in School

    Wow. Just...wow. Yep, common sense is nowhere near as common as it oughta

  9. School bans lunches from home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Flare's topic in School

    Thanks, Flare! We are so excited about

  10. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    What is going to happen when the wife finds out (eventually she will if your relationship progresses). I guarantee she is going to be out for blood and will go to your employer and possibly the BON if...

  11. School bans lunches from home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Flare's topic in School

    I would throw a hissy fit if my kid's district tried to pull this, and I don't even have the kids yet (almost certified foster parent here). There is no way that the processed, bulk crud that they...

  12. Please help...I need to get out of bedside nursing.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to neonurse97's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you considered specialties that might not necessarily require a master's, like public health nursing or school nursing? Or working for an insurance agency, informatics, or something along those...

  13. "Miss, I'm Dying" the musical

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I forget where I picked that term up, but you are certainly welcome to steal

  14. Nursing class Who's Who - for fun

    Purple_Scrubs replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    I got Best Test Taker from my class :) We also had "Most likely to marry a doctor",

  15. Dealing with emotions at work

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember on an episode of Grey's Anatomy (I know, I know, it's terrible as far as portrayal of nurses and doctors and it's far from reality, but it's a guilty pleasure), and Dr. Bailey said...

  16. UGH...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Amen,

  17. "Miss, I'm Dying" the musical

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I don't know, but I seem to have an epidemic of "status dramaticus" on my hands over

  18. Spring Bread can't get here soon enough!! (vent)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to millhouse's topic in School

    It's never too late to set limits. You can even make posters for the office that show what kinds of injuries ice will help and those it won't. I refuse to ice anything over 24 hours old or anything...

  19. Why do people fail the NCLEX?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to 2126's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some people just don't test well. One of the best nurses I know, who if I were to have a baby I would want her at my side, failed on her first attempt. She is smart and very capable, and now several...

  20. What would you do if you could not practice as a registered nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Pia L.'s topic in General Nursing

    If I could have the same salary and time off as I do now, I would take a job working with animals, or some kind of social work working with foster

  21. UGH...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I think there is at least one of those in every school! I feel your

  22. Am I the only one? (Vent)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to raidermom's topic in School

    I'm guilty of it. Sometimes if it is "that" student and "that" teacher where I know neither will let up until the student gets a call home...well what is the point in fighting it? I will always give...

  23. Do you wear mostly solids or prints?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cobee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm peds also, so mostly bright colored or cartoon print tops. The kids always notice when I get a new top :) I also have all the cheesy holiday ones too,

  24. so.... what would YOU say?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    But hey, the "Elk of hospital nursing" visual image sure gave this thread a more lighthearted tone! I think we have a new mascot for nursing Sorry, I'm in a goofy mood and that tickled my funny

  25. I JUST NEED TO VENT!!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    I do the same as SchoolNurseBSN. I refuse to ice an injury that is more than 24 hours old. I refuse to put a bandaid on a wound that is not open or bleeding. I do not have any anti-itch ointment per...