Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. The Skeleton Key

    Purple_Scrubs replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

    Battling voodoo is outside of my scope of practice...I think it requires an actual Voodoo MD. But seriously, I loved that movie. Then again I am from South Louisiana so it hit close to

  2. I am so sick of these people...

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

    This is one reason I went into pediatrics

  3. Question about breaking contracts.......

    Purple_Scrubs replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    I know in my district, and by state law teaching professionals can break their contract up to 45 days before instruction begins, which is usually the middle of July. After that they are bound. From...

  4. Have you ever noticed ??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Does anyone else notice that there are certain menu items that seem to be more easily upchucked than others? I absolutely dread whenever fish is on the menu around

  5. Diabetic students

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Mine is in 3rd grade. She is notoriously unreliable (ie, says she did her shot and she did not, or deny eating breakfast when she really did), so I watch her like a hawk and also keep in touch with...

  6. Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    I say you never know until you try. Could you stay PRN at your current job and give school nursing a try? Give it a year and if you are not happy you still have a foot in the door at the hospital....

  7. Have you ever noticed ??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Have you noticed that the kids the teachers send multiples times because they "look sick" just happen to be the ones with the most behavior problems, or the most talkative/disruptive? And somehow you...

  8. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    My diabetic student (3rd grade) starts sucking her thumb just before she bottoms out. She has been 39 and otherwise asymptomatic. Scary

  9. Grandparents avoiding us....and the problem!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    I have a remarkably similar situation going on right now. In fact, the teacher asked me yesterday in sheer desperation if it was possible to not allow the student in class without his medicine (!!!)...

  10. The best thing

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    about my job...I think it is when I have a chance to just sit and chat with the kids. I am feeling pretty rotten today (migraine and out of sick days for the year, plus they are re-doing the carpet in...

  11. Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I love the idea of the nurse needing to sign off on field trips, but I doubt that would fly over here. We used to have a weekly calendar, but whoever was doing it apparently stopped. It just amazes me...

  12. Ahh, yes, Field Day...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    I have to say the OP made me laugh. What a perfect visual image,

  13. TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    Purple_Scrubs replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    And now sweet Chloe has determined to "screw it, I'm going to medical school". Sigh, I am not sure I even have the words for

  14. Was I being hit on... or was it a genuine compliment?

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

    Trust your gut. If the guy creeps you out, stay away. You always hear about women who were assaulted who had that gut feeling about a person but did not want to turn and go the other way, or not get...

  15. end of year questions

    Purple_Scrubs replied to d3nis3's topic in School

    We do not keep the meds over the summer either (unless student is in summer school). I sent a note last week stating that they must be picked up by the last day of school or any leftover meds will be...

  16. Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have yet to find anyone who knows anything about this mystery online calendar, lol! None of the teachers or office staff I talked to had any idea what I was talking about! I will definitely be...

  17. Broken Collarbone?!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LACA's topic in School

    You know, that close to the end of the day I probably would have done the same thing. Get him on the bus rather than hold him and risk not being able to contact a parent or have the parents say they...

  18. thermometer feedback

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    I have the Termofocus and it is terribly inaccurate. I only use it for one special ed student who refuses even an axillary temp. Everyone else gets the Welch Allen

  19. Nurses Day...are you forgotten ?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yesterday was my 3rd School Nurse day at this school, and it was the first time any mention of it was made! I received some lovely flowers and a card from the Principal and the AP. I have to say, just...

  20. Mistake??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    FirefightingRN beat me to the punch! I felt the same way you did which is one reason why I left the hospital. I felt like a task-master, and I have to say that my first day as the School Nurse I felt...

  21. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    Purple_Scrubs replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, why don't they just say what they mean and call it "you-are-lucky-to-have-a-job-in-this-economy Week"

  22. Happy, Happy Day !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Thanks Praiser, right back atcha Have a wonderful School Nurse Day, everyone! We do not hear it enough, but what we do MATTERS and we make a

  23. end of year!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I am lucky that my principal is pretty consistent (whether that is consistently good or bad is another story, LOL!) Around here it is the KIDS who start losing their minds about this time of year! I...

  24. Major Vent

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It annoys me as well, but I try to remember to be frustrated at the situation not the person. Most of the people I deal with have very limited resources...they are doing good just to put food on the...

  25. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, my feet hurt just looking at