Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, I have tons of these. I am tall and have big feet...let's just say that grace is not a word that has ever been associated with me! When I was working in the hospital, I was constantly tripping...

  2. Nurses with tattoos

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    Mom, is that you??? Just kidding :) Everyone is entitled to their opinion. OK, that is my last post on this topic (for now at

  3. Nurses with tattoos

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    I know, right! I mean, if the rest of me is all saggy and wrinkly, is a little bit of ink really going to make me look worse than I already do? At least it will bring back fond memories of certain...

  4. Nurses with tattoos

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    This is the reaction I get when people find out I have them. I guess I appear pretty conservative, LOL! They are even more surprised when I say I have 3 and plan on several more! All mine are covered...

  5. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

    What is is specifically that you dislike? I know that even in my pre-nursing work life, almost every job I ever had made me want to quit in the first week or two. Change is difficult and learning...

  6. I hate my phone

    Purple_Scrubs replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I would read what your employee handbook says about scheduling and then go from

  7. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    In a perfect world where money is no object, I would be a professional student. LOL, I love school! I would also love to be a SAHM, and a farmer. If I had the time and money to go back to school I...

  8. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Purple_Scrubs replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is mine: There is nothing on earth that cannot be made worse by

  9. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Purple_Scrubs replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the only thing said so far that I do not agree with. There is no need to abuse our bodies in order to get some charting done. Few things cannot wait the 2 minutes it takes to empty your...

  10. Help with Health Fair!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Great tips, everyone. Thank

  11. Help with Health Fair!

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I have been wanting to put on a health fair for a couple years now, and I was just asked to submit a brief "proposal" of what I would like to do along with an approximate cost. I have an idea of what...

  12. Universal precautions not really universal, are they?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    It really blows my mind when I see lay people cleaning wounds and such without any type of PPE. I am talking about people unrelated to the child, of course. I have seen a teacher come to my office...

  13. Universal precautions not really universal, are they?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    We used to teach it, but not it is done by computer module... I seriously doubt anyone really pays attention to it. That is a good idea about writing up an incident report, though. Maybe that would...

  14. So I am sitting here...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Tait's topic in Nursing Humor

    Maybe he is just blowing you kisses (to use my DH's disgusting

  15. IV Placement on Deaf Child

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me

  16. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Grnrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wonder if facilities who do not have structured residency programs could be approached about offerring one on an individual basis. I would be willing to work for a reduced wage for a year if in turn...

  17. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Grnrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did consider it, but I want to be a nurse educator someday, so it does not really fit with that plan. I also have to work right now, so it would be several years at the least before I could do it,...

  18. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Grnrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So, what do you all recommend for a would-be FNP student in a local brick & mortar program. What could I do to "beef up" my educational experience. I have already considered taking an extra...

  19. Questioning myself

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am not a coddler either. I think when we excessively cuddle and go gaga over every minor discomfort we are setting these kids up to become the adults we all hate to work with...those who call out...

  20. My poor student :(

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    That is rough. One of my students has his leg casted just in time for summer, and a teacher's kid just got one on his arm. What a way to start the

  21. Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Umm...awkward...I own that top Given, I am an elementary school nurse, and I wear mine with brown pants. I did try it on with my black pants and thought it looked like I got dressed in the dark. I...

  22. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have been unable to confirm but I have a friend that swears somewhere there is a Dr. Goner who specializes in palliative care....now that is just

  23. It waits 'til the last day!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    Holy cow! What a way to end the school year! I hope that parent at least takes the kid to the doctor (and mentions what you told him about the seizure episode).

  24. Stressful last few weeks !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have about 2 weeks as well (eight days, given the Memorial Day holiday!) There is definitaly that sense around here that everyone is fried, tired, stressed, and in desperate need of a vaca....

  25. quit nursing after med errors?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm gonna ignore the drama and just answer the OP's question :) I think we need a little more info before we can comment. If these are all different and mostly minor errors, then heck no. Don't quit,...