Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Ear Candling

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know for a fact that it worked for my hubby! My husband was having some ear pain. I looked in it with my otoscope and he had a complete wax impaction. I mean, you could see it obstructing the...

  2. wearing makeup to work?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I used to just do moisturizer, powder and maybe some mascara. Then I saw a picture of myself and realized that now as I'm inching towards the mid-30's I can't get away with that like I could in my...

  3. School nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Tarabara's topic in School

    I get that a lot - "you only take temperatures and send them back to class". It may appear so, but while I'm taking the temperature, I am assessing a lot of other things. How is their color? Is their...

  4. Parents not giving ADHD meds...how far should we go?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I never said it wasn't my job, but in my district our policy is very specific that any meds that CAN be given at home SHOULD. If we did not enforce this policy, I would do nothing but pass meds and...

  5. Parents not giving ADHD meds...how far should we go?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Very true, actually to all of the above, lol. I just worry about what is going to happen with this family when they get to middle school. I know the MS nurses will NOT take to this without a fight....

  6. Should I get a job when i graduate or get my BSN?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With the economy being what it is, those who wait to look for jobs might not have any available! Look for a job while you're starting your BSN program. You may or may not find something in a timely...

  7. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, I'll bite. What's with Mountain Dew and pregnancy, I haven't heard that one

  8. Parents not giving ADHD meds...how far should we go?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Well, I just talked to the nurse at the MD office and they are of the opinion that they would rather him take it late (i.e. at school) than not at all :) So, I'm faxing the permit over and I suppose...

  9. needing some advice, what would you do?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for your dream, but be prepared to stick with it if that dream turns out to be a nightmare. You don't want to look like a job hopper on your

  10. Socks!

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

    I always just bought run of the mill socks, but look for some with something like "dry weave" technology. I have some of those that are very thin but keep my feet dry. Also, when I worked 12's I would...

  11. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a nurse who would leave a betadine soaked cotton ball just at the entrance to the lady parts (NOT pushed into it, it just kinda sticks there, lol), as her note to self to not aim there. Seems...

  12. What's your RN experience

    Purple_Scrubs replied to DorothyR's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to look at it in these terms: every profession has positives and negatives. In every profession, there are going to be conflicts, nursing is no exception. In every profession where you deal...

  13. Past depressive/anxiety issues coming back to haunt me...not sure what to do?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dreamjobin2011's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Since panic attacks and/or depression are not listed under the conditions of the questions, I would NOT answer yes to this. They are looking for people with major psych issues, not situational ones...

  14. Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I worked the floor, my unit had drop down charting stations outside each patient room. The charts were kept right there, and the stations were set at a height where you could either stand...

  15. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad died the day before I started Nursing School. I was in an accelerated program, so when we started it was hard and heavy from day one. My way of coping was to stuff...

  16. Now it's nausea

    Purple_Scrubs replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    Holy cow, is this a new teacher? Sounds like this is a classroom management problem that the principal needs to put a stop to. This is NOT a medical issue. The kids are discovering that this teacher...

  17. Just wondering....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    One of the many reasons I left the hospital. I would have no problem getting to the hospital ahead of the storm and staying in a pt. room, or staying in a hotel. BUT the problem is there is no way I'd...

  18. Unemployed? Student Loans? At least you didn't go to LAW SCHOOL

    Purple_Scrubs replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had been accepted to Law School with a $30k scholarship when my husband became ill. That experience led me to decline law school and start my nursing pre-reqs. Based on the above article, I think I...

  19. Should Nurses Wear Back Support???

    Purple_Scrubs replied to boisern84's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here's my experience. I injured my back in nursing school, not a lifting incident, but a bending one. I was working in the newborn nursery and it was a busy day. Spent the entire morning bathing...

  20. Tiredness?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    Of course I first rule out illness or other issues...but assuming a negative assessment...Sleepy is not a medical condition. If it is a one time thing, the kid has to suck it up and stay in class. If...

  21. Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the schedule is already made and I was on it, I would work the schedule and not rock the boat. If the schedule was not made yet, I might ask depending on my feel of the manager. But even then I'd...

  22. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    Several people have made comments along the lines that because past generations of immigrants were able to learn English and assimilate, the current group should also. I understand that logic, but...

  23. Who else loves their job

    Purple_Scrubs replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job. I'll give it up when they pry it from my cold, dead hands. I fully intend to retire right here, and I'm only 33 if that tells you

  24. School Nurse Interview in Houston

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rollydrooly208's topic in School

    I had about the same amount of hospital experience under my belt as you do when I jumped ship for the school. It really depends on YOU. Do you have really good assessment skills? Especially heart and...

  25. Social Media, worth it or not?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This just cracked me up.