Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Why didn't you call me?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Flare's topic in School

    There is a parent like that at my school too. I refuse to indulge her. I told her, with full support from principal and health services admin, that I see far too many students per day to phone home...

  2. Possible finger fx and no answer at home

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Oh wow. I hate making those calls. Is there someone who can drive to the house for you and knock on the door? My Campus Monitor will do this for me in a pinch. Otherwise, maybe splint with a tongue...

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

    Purple_Scrubs replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    Me

  4. PINK EYE

    Purple_Scrubs replied to meeka720's topic in School

    Nope, I would not. Teacher convenience does not trump a doctor's note readmitting the

  5. Red Ribbon Week!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    I finally got the schedule for the rest of the week. Tomorrow is "put a cap on drugs" day, and we are all to wear baseball caps. Thursday is "stay in the game, be drug free" and we are to wear sports...

  6. If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It always comes up somehow. I would prefer it not, honestly, but inevitably I either ask a question or use a term that gives it away, or someone just happens to ask what I do for a living. The one...

  7. Red Ribbon Week!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Today we have crazy sock day, I guess the theme is "sock it to drugs"? Tomorrow is "give drugs the boot" day and we are supposed to wear cowboy boots and hats or other western-type clothes. I have not...

  8. How do you care for yourself??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    My critters are my therapy. There is nothing better than a quiet trail ride in the woods, telling all my troubles to my horse who does not judge or disagree with me! And just sitting in the middle of...

  9. accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

    Purple_Scrubs replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

    You might try TCU in Fort Worth, TX. The website does not say it, but I know they did admit a student without a bachelor's but significant work towards one. I seem to remember they had less pre reqs...

  10. Coming Back to School Nursing !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Welcome back to School Nursing! It is such a wonderful and rewarding

  11. Nurse Teaching Ideas ... I prefer something unique

    Purple_Scrubs replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Love this

  12. Neck and eye injuries

    Purple_Scrubs replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in School

    Yes, I would have called and referred as well. I always try to think what is the worst case scenerio that could happen with this injury and base my decision on that. Unfortunately, it is a CYA world...

  13. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    As a huge animal lover (current count: 4 dogs, 4 cats, 4 horses, 4 goats) I would never say don't get a pet if you really want one, but I might recommend waiting until at least halfway through the...

  14. Is it true about the poo?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    This phenomenon lead to one of my favorite nursing phrases, learned from my Adult I professor in nursing school: "feculent vomitus". Good

  15. Should I take bagels first day of work?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do people really read so much into a gesture as simple as bringing a treat to some co-workers? It's just bagels, not a diamond tennis bracelet. ETA: Comment not directed to anyone in particular, just...

  16. What kind of nurse are you?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    School Nurse...Love it!!! I fell into this job by chance and never looked back. I love the kids, the families, the community, my staff...it is a great fit for

  17. V/S in health room

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I take full vitals for headaches that do not ease with rest, dizziness, stomachache that does not improve with rest, "chest pain" (which with the little ones I have is usually asthma or chest cold...

  18. tidbits for teachers

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    I don't know of any particular sites, but I do a "Wellness Wednesday" segment on the morning announcements and I just come up with stuff off the top of my head. This week I did slow, deep breathing...

  19. Hearing and Vision

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have experimented with various schedules. This year I am doing K-5 during their PE time (45 minutes every other day), and I have allotted two PE classes for each class. So, I might do one 1st grade...

  20. not looking "put together"

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get what the OP is saying. I am not a person who puts much thought into my appearance unless it is a date night with DH or something special. Jeans and tees, ponytails, etc are my "uniform"...

  21. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I am with everyone who said it depends on the setting. I am a school nurse in an elementary school, so I happily rock the colorful print and cartoon scrubs. Today it is Tinkerbelle My goal here is to...

  22. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    Purple_Scrubs replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else find it ironic that nurses are always complaining that the general public really does not understand what we do, and that we are not given nearly enough credit for our work and our...

  23. Need to find a nursing school in Fort Worth & San Antonio

    Purple_Scrubs replied to abrawn's topic in Texas Nursing

    In Fort Worth, try Tarrant County College for the community college route. Weatherford College, which is west of Fort Worth, also has a program and there are several in Dallas but the commute and...

  24. How "intense" is it?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to melissa_rn's topic in School

    I agree this is not something to get into for the money, but I feel that I am compensated fairly (I am on the teacher's scale). Your organizational skills will be a great asset to you, because a good...

  25. Not used to getting B's...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    When we started NS a few of us were sitting around chatting with a professor and the conversation turned to grades. We were all straight-A, type-A, a little on the obsessive side students. The...