Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

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

    OP, I know you have already decided to drop it, and I think that is a good plan of action. But next time you are faced with this, try asking yourself what you want. What do you hope to gain? The...

  2. Do you work at your kid's school?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Just wondering how many school nurses out there work at their own kid's schools. My husband and I are becoming certified foster/adopt parents, and I would like the school-aged kids to come to my...

  3. School Nurse fired for alleged comment made about students

    Purple_Scrubs replied to safarirn's topic in School

    From the article: When asked if her words might have been misconstrued, Snyder said it was possible. She said at the time she and three other people were talking about how some special needs children...

  4. Excuse me while I throw up...Argh!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    Good for you! Most of the nurses in my district eat in their office regularly and never take a real lunch or any kind of break. Sorry, but I don't need some kid hacking a lung up on my turkey on...

  5. Special Needs Student Left Alone in School Nurse Office

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/12003869533052/school-nurse-off-job-after-leaving-girl-alone-in-office/ This was a substitute School Nurse, the second time in a few weeks that a child was...

  6. Excuse me while I throw up...Argh!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    One of the myriad of reasons I absolutely refuse to eat lunch in my office. The teachers' 45 minute lunch and 45 minute planning periods are SACRED...they can live without me for the 20-30 minutes it...

  7. Special Needs Student Left Alone in School Nurse Office

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    From the article: "The nurse has retired and she's just filling in for a few hours," said Haverhill Superintendent of Schools Jim Scully. "As I said, she is no longer working in that program and the...

  8. How do I know?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

    Like others, if it is accredited you are fine. I got my BSN from Texas Christian University, and have been accepted to several different Master's programs (I just haven't figured out what exactly I...

  9. What do you do when you are the friend/family member and not the nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to starsgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    I also hate to pull the nurse card, but when you have to, you have to. My hubby had surgery last summer and his day shift nurse did not assess his lungs even ONCE, and I was there the whole time. He...

  10. Special Needs Student Left Alone in School Nurse Office

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    This was an after school program, and apparently the kids went home on a "late bus", so there was no one signing the child out. Not saying that they still shouldn't have noticed, but it would be...

  11. Wellness Nursing Jobs

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mctavishcat's topic in General Students

    Public/Community Health Nursing involves much of what you seem to be interested in doing, as does School Nursing. Continue advancing your education, as many of these specialties require an RN and...

  12. new nurse,new school

    Purple_Scrubs replied to azilahchan's topic in School

    Are there any resources at the district level, or is this a private school? The National Association of School Nurses website will be helpful to you, and I would also try finding out if your state has...

  13. Got cupcakes, a new badge but can't call myself a RN?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Mehrdairy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but legally you are held to the standard of the highest license you have. If there were to be a poor patient outcome and a lawsuit, an attorney would have a field day with it. "But I was working...

  14. Got cupcakes, a new badge but can't call myself a RN?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Mehrdairy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not so sure about this. Is your LPN license current (I'm not even sure if you can hold both an LPN and an RN at the same time!)? If your LPN license is not current, you by law cannot represent...

  15. Wearing trousers instead of scrub pants

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

    Tafford's hasa style of pants that is more tailored...I think they call it "jeans style" or something like that. They are online only so you'd have to order one to try it on, but they do have a good...

  16. Nurse Called Police/CPS on Parents over Jaundice

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking there may be a much bigger reason the nurse reported, but because of HIPAA she cannot tell her side of the story. The family gets to tell their side to the media but the nurse has to...

  17. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

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

    I was thinking the same as inpatiently...it sounded like the nurses' behavior and noise level after the code is what the manager took issue

  18. School parents want girl with peanut allergy sent home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to safarirn's topic in School

    This is a good point I had not considered before. What happens when there is a sub who is not aware of the child's condition? Or a new student enrolls who ate PB&J for breakfast and didn't wash...

  19. What Teacher's Really Want ??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I've had teachers call home directly too...I dealt with it by explaining to the parents that unfortunately the students have to meet the district's criteria for a medically excused absence, and their...

  20. School parents want girl with peanut allergy sent home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to safarirn's topic in School

    Just playing devil's advocate here. So, what if a student had severe allergies to pet dander, and was triggered by the dander on other student's clothing and backpacks? Would it be OK to mandate that...

  21. Coming to work after taking a narcotic?!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    Impaired is impaired, whether or not the drugs are prescription or

  22. Standards of Behaviour

    Purple_Scrubs replied to celticgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You can't really be saying that an employer does not have the right to institute a new policy and expect employees to abide by it or be fired? Everywhere I've ever worked, in and out of nursing, when...

  23. Do you work at your kid's school?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for the input, I'm glad to know there are other families making it work, even with a bit of a commute. I think we are going to at least give it a try, especially if I end up with a...

  24. Nursing Student but i think i sorta have a mental issue?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jassmin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Your school should have a counseling services and it should be confidential, but double check their policies of course. You could also look at community organizations specializing in mental health. In...

  25. Nursing Student but i think i sorta have a mental issue?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jassmin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    We cannot give medical advice on this board, so we are walking a thin line here. Hopefully I am not overstepping it. Not only CAN you seek help, you MUST. As you say, this is the only body you have....