Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. Top reasons for becoming a nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to apickrell's topic in General Nursing

    1) I was inspired by the nurses who took care of my husband when he was ill 2) I am interested in science and healthcare in general 3) I wanted to make a difference in my work, and the job I had just...

  2. What does your weekends look like??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    Some weekends are jam packed, some are lounge-around-in-your-pjs...it just depends on what hubby and I have going on. We don't have kids yet, so it's all about us and our critters, lol. We are just...

  3. Our ADON says that ICU is boring... Is it true.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    This was my thought. My second thought, was well, maybe her former ICU really WAS boring. Not all hospitals have the same types of ICUs or ICU patients. At any rate, who are we to judge? I will say...

  4. Discussing Hygiene with Middle Schoolers

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Flare's topic in School

    What about addressing this in an assembly with the whole class? That way no one is singled out and hopefully the problem will correct itself. If not, you can speak to the student privately if

  5. how does texas look at nurses who have previous degrees?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mee9mee9's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a previous degree in Business Administration and it has neither helped nor hindered

  6. Conjunctivitis -how long to exclude

    Purple_Scrubs replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    The policy is in my district is that they can be readmitted with a doctor's note, so I insist that the doctor's notes state a date that the student may return to school. If they have a note but it...

  7. How busy are you?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    1) What school level do you support? PK - 5th 2) How many students are in your school? 500 3) How many students do you see each day? 15-20 average not including daily meds or procedures. I do 4 caths...

  8. Mass state mandated screenings

    Purple_Scrubs replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    I bring my scale and a growth chart into the Coach's office. Usually my screenings are done before the PE Coach does his, so he gets them from me, lol. I really like to do the height and weight...

  9. Kindergarteners and Cologne

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Has anyone noticed a trend of very young students wearing heavy, heavy perfume or cologne? I have noticed this in several kindergarteners recently. This is an issue for myself, because it triggers...

  10. I'm having a 'me' day.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my me days involve staying in my pajamas most of the day and doing whatever I feel like: reading, trash tv, surf the web, try a new recipe, sit on the back deck with something cold in my...

  11. Help for friend's Type 1 diabetes daughter

    Purple_Scrubs replied to txgrl1502's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I know it's in TX I can comment more :) Check out this link: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/schnurs.shtm I would have your friend contact the School Nurse Consultant. The way the...

  12. Help for friend's Type 1 diabetes daughter

    Purple_Scrubs replied to txgrl1502's topic in General Nursing

    Has the physician not given her a care plan for the school? I'm a school nurse, and my diabetic students come to me with a care plan in hand that spells out exactly what to do for blood sugars at...

  13. Looking professional all day long . . .

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    Add me to the wavy/unruly club. If I wash and let my hair dry natrually, I get waves. If I blow dry with a diffuser, I get curls. If I straighten, obviously I get straight. Great for versatility, but...

  14. Kindergarteners and Cologne

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have not had teachers complain yet, but I don't know how they can stand it in their classrooms. The smell permeates my office and the main office if the kids are in here for just a minute or two. To...

  15. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    Purple_Scrubs replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    Really? I've seen where nurses were voted the more TRUSTED profession, I have never seen any evidence of being the most respected one. In fact, most of my experience says just the opposite,

  16. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    Purple_Scrubs replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    My situtation might be different as a school nurse, but I fully intend to use my downtime at work for study once I start my grad program. If everything is caught up and there are no patients needing...

  17. Any RNs do Childcare on the side?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, like the title says, I was wondering if any RNs did childcare either part time or on the side. I am a school nurse and was thinking about providing summer day care for a few kids for some extra...

  18. Annoyed by what I saw in the dining room...vent

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know she wouldn't have done the same if it was a nurse, or family member, or anyone else. Seems to me if I have a large group with me and there is an individual in line after us all, I...

  19. How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    I needed that smile! This applies to every single forum I have ever joined or even

  20. Mass state mandated screenings

    Purple_Scrubs replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    I screen during the student's PE time. It usually takes me 2 PE classes to finish a class, but at least it is not an interruption to instructional time. They only miss about 5 min each of exercise and...

  21. To the accelerated (A-BSN) students: Any regrets?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Students

    I graduated from an accelerated BSN program several years ago. I have absolutely no regrets about taking this route. Yes, we have the same number of clinical hours as everyone else. Clinicals are what...

  22. Good hand lotion?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Quark09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mary Kay has a 3 step hand scrub and moisturizer...I don't know what it's called but as far as I know it's the only one with 3 separate products to clean, exfoliate, and moisturize. The first time I...

  23. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    Purple_Scrubs replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    Try giving antibiotic eye ointment to a semi-feral barn kitten. Tons of fun! On the bright side, although I have owned horses all my life, it was not until I became a nurse that I got proficient in...

  24. About to leave nursing school

    Purple_Scrubs replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    I think there is a huge difference between not wanting to be a nurse, and not wanting to be in nursing school. If you truly are sure you do not want to be a nurse (you do not want to do the work that...

  25. Ear Candling

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Because we had tried flushing with warm water alone long before we tried the candle. No results. I attribute it to the heat melting the earwax which allows it to then be flushed. But water alone did...