Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. Plucking a mental daisy

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    Try waking up at whatever time you would have to get up to be at work on time. Do this for at least a week, preferably more. It may change your perspective My commute is about 55 minutes each way,...

  2. Nurse seeking career change

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Tress24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, you might dislike teaching just as much. I would try and shadow a teacher for some time before you go through the education for it. I am a school nurse, and I love the kiddos so much that I...

  3. So that's where all my gloves have been disappearing to!

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Just noticed when I was walking back to my office one of the custodians grabbing gloves out of my stash to take out the trash from my bathroom. I have my own measly budget of $200 for supplies for the...

  4. So that's where all my gloves have been disappearing to!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    This is my point....they DO! And they have to order theirs so they are well aware of how the budgets work. This guy just does not keep them on him, or does not want to walk the 40 feet to the...

  5. Your best nursing tips/tricks

    Purple_Scrubs replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    When you are drawing up meds, inject the air, draw up a little bit of the med (maybe a mL or so), then quickly push it back out. Then slowly draw up the correct amount. You will have few or no air...

  6. Primary household earner?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    DH is the main breadwinner, but due to the economy we now need both checks to survive. He is in sales, and before everything tanked he made all by himself what we now make together! My checks were...

  7. How to cope with stress overload??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    Delegate, delegate, delegate! Is there a grandparent who would be tickled pink to take over planning of the 2 year-old's birthday party? Can you recruit guest speakers for some of your teaching...

  8. Weird Requests

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    "Oh, yes! I have been waiting for the day I would be fortunate enough to have the honor of removing the elusive glowing green putty from the lucky student's pants! Thank you, thank you for referring...

  9. Changing students when they have urine/BM accidents?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to missfixit's topic in School

    I had something similar happen while I was at lunch one day (I am still shocked they did not call me to deal with it, guess I have them trained pretty well, LOL!) Anyway, this student had explosive...

  10. Changing students when they have urine/BM accidents?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to missfixit's topic in School

    Our policy does not allow staff, including the nurse, to disrobe a student (obvious exceptions for things like caths, etc.) So, for urine I will hand the student clothing if I have it and direct them...

  11. Weird Requests

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I think I had a thread on this forum at one time titled something like "poo on a shoe", LOL! Yes, somehow this is a nursing issue as well. Feces = job

  12. Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    I use the gel packs wrapped in a paper towel as well. I do not allow them to leave my office except under extreme circumstances, or I leave the the teacher in charge of seeing that they are returned....

  13. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I am so sick of not being able to take my days off because I cannot get a sub! I put in for a family emergency day today due to a very sick pet (hey, they are family to me!) and the job did not get...

  14. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    Best response so far. Another Southernbeegirl cheerleader here!

  15. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I agree, but am not sure what the answer is. I am supposed to have 3 staff people trained for every procedure or med that I do. In this case, one was absent, one had to leave the building for...

  16. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I think many of the posters who are contributing have no idea what it is to be a school nurse where 95% of your population is looking for a free ride home. No, we should not send a student home for...

  17. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    There does seem to be a lot of on-the-job training for school nursing, doesn't there. That orientation sounds fantastic. That is one of the many things that will probably keep me here...I feel very...

  18. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    How on earth do you know if the student's discomfort was minor or not? You did not assess her? That is my whole point! You are projecting your own experience onto this student's with absolutely no...

  19. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Well, unfortunately it ended badly. I had to euthanize my horse that was sick. I don't know if it would have changed the outcome if I had been able to take the day off as planned...probably not. I am...

  20. need some tips for kids remembering to come

    Purple_Scrubs replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    I have purchased a cheap kid's watch with an alarm for a student who had to come in for a cath. It was worth the $$ to me because she was a 4th grader and they switched classes so I could never find...

  21. Weird Requests

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I don't mind the glasses one. I have a repair kit and some twisty ties (work well when the screws are gone) and have become quite skilled at it! I think I would have flipped if a teacher asked me for...

  22. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Please don't become a school nurse if you stick with this mentality. Your school would be half empty on a daily basis. If I did not ASSESS (first step of the nursing process, remember) each student...

  23. This is enough to drive me out of School Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    No one said I had to stay, I just knew there would be too much drama if I left. I knew the kiddos would not get the care they need, and I guess I am too much of a softie. I usually do just call in,...

  24. Possible finger fx and no answer at home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Very

  25. Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    I think if someone was coding my father the last thing on my mind would be what they were wearing. Everyone has his/her own style preferences and dress codes, but I don't think it is really this big...