Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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

    Purple_Scrubs replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I will readily admit I am out of the loop as far as pop culture (I listen to country most of the time), but what exactly are Lady GaGa shoes? I have seen a couple of pics of her...far to "out...

  2. What's your fav school nurse day gift

    Purple_Scrubs replied to frann's topic in School

    Just someone remembering the day is great for me! Honestly, it usually coincides with teacher's appreciation week, and in 3 years I have never had any mention of it other than on this board and...

  3. what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I did a week of orientation plus one shift. It was as a student nurse intern, and I was doing my preceptorship for school at the same time. Between the two, I would have been doing 4-5 12 hr shifts...

  4. Getting over the fear

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am getting my application ready for an FNP program. The problem is, the closer I get to hitting the submit button, the more I am freaking out! I think about all the skills I will have to learn, and...

  5. Getting over the fear

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You all are so sweet, I have tears in my eyes. It is cool to know people out there care about me, a perfect stranger :) sirI, I think you are right. Maybe time will give me more perspective and let me...

  6. Getting over the fear

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you all for your replies. I just can't seem to pull the trigger. Maybe this is not for me after all. Every time I get set in my mind that this is what I want, I keep thinking of a million...

  7. Is this bizarre?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was still on orientation with a preceptor when one night we were very short staffed and I was asked to take 5 pts on my own with my preceptor taking another 5. Normal ratio for this unit (step...

  8. Question about that pesky admission essay - MSN

    Purple_Scrubs replied to lweatherby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had three questions, one limited to 200 words and the other two limited to 100 each. It was very difficult for me to be concise, my first draft was over 500 words, LOL! For the 200 word one, I used...

  9. what is a good age to be done with school?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    For me, I hope never. I am a total nerd and would love to still be taking a course here and there long after I am retired. Learning is

  10. Advice need on how to approach hygiene issues

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mc3's topic in School

    Could not have said it better myself :) I would definitely consider a CPS call for medical neglect. That kiddo needs to be checked

  11. Any NP applicants?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am getting my application ready right now. I am only applying to UTA. The deadline is June 1, but I should have it ready to go in the next day or two. I am hoping that I am not too late submitting...

  12. Daytonite has passed away...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Her legacy will live on...years from now students will be reading her words of wisdom and thus she will continue to impact the profession indefinitely. Rest in peace,

  13. Woo Hoo......6 more weeks !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    5 weeks here! This year seems to have flown by, it seems like we just got out for Spring

  14. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to gerry79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it does lessen our credibility to some people, not that I think it is right or that it is a valid argument. I too am applying for NP programs and this was a big part of my decision. While I...

  15. Psych RN wanting to do FNP-- Advice?

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

    I am in a similar situation, but my experience is in school nursing and I am applying for FNP programs. On my essay, I just stressed the areas of my work that will help me in the program (already...

  16. VENT about testing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Ugh, I had another related situation. Right before dismissal a 5th grader injured her finger. It had pretty significant swelling right off the bat, and the student said it felt numb and tingly, so I...

  17. VENT about testing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    OMG I have been dealing with the same thing! (Also in Texas) I had TWO 3rd graders yesterday with soiling accidents...TWO! So either a) They are not allowing students to use the bathroom, b) Students...

  18. How do you feel about the NP "haters"?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As evidenced by a multitude of threads on this and other forums (Student Doctor...yikes!), there is a lot of animosity against NPs by some people. To be perfectly honest, this turned me off from...

  19. Difficult Time Working Nights

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Yogalov'nRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with having a meeting with them, but I think you should not provide details about your medical condition. A letter from your doctor stating that due to a medical condition you are unable to...

  20. Adoptive mom brings in pumped breastmilk to feed baby: what are your thoughts?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to redbeads's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a huge adoption advocate, as both an adopted child and a future adoptive parent. This angers me as well. Many people do not understand that there is a great deal of discrimination against adopted...

  21. Attractive Students Being Hired First

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

    Ouch.

  22. TCU Accelerated Nursing Program - Advice

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Andrea2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry I did not respond sooner, I did not see your reply. I think you have to have a certain # of posts to be able to PM (maybe 15?) The drug screen for my class was a urine screen, but of course they...

  23. Parents

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    In the past 2 days I have been reamed for not calling a parent about their child's very minor complaints, and I have been accused of rigging a contest by another parent. I drew names from all the...

  24. Advanced Degree Confusion

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I am literally itching to start a master's program, or other advanced degree. I'm a total nerd and love school (case in point, I am currently updating my undergraduate statistics course that I took in...

  25. Parents

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Oh yes, any intentional or careless messes in my office are cleaned by the perpetrator! I did not consider vomit to be intentional or careless, especially in this case where the kid was rushing to try...