Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. Pregnant, what do i need to avoid????

    Purple_Scrubs replied to 83jnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Watch out for x-rays and Fifths disease also (any child with bright red cheeks giving a "slapped cheek" appearance is suspicious for fifths until proven

  2. School breakfast

    Purple_Scrubs replied to bergren's topic in School

    I think at the high school level, we should expect a higher level of responsibility. If the kids are setting their own alarms and driving themselves to school, then I have little sympathy for them if...

  3. School breakfast

    Purple_Scrubs replied to bergren's topic in School

    We have a vending machine in the teacher's lunch room, but the kids usually don't have $$ anyway. As far as the PTA, at this time we don't have one, which is another hot button topic with me. I see no...

  4. WHO DAT!!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    WHO DAT SAY DEY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS? So proud to be from

  5. School breakfast

    Purple_Scrubs replied to bergren's topic in School

    I am at an elementary school, we have a breakfast program and almost 100% of my students qualify for free or reduced meals. I STILL get an average of 1-5 students per day c/o headache or stomachache...

  6. Thank You. For Everything.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to EmrgncyRN05's topic in School

    You are a sweetheart, your parents should be very proud to have raised such a caring, empathetic and insightful child! I can tell you that you probably made your school nurse's day. Just last week as...

  7. Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    **If you tell your child who complains of feeling ill to go to school anyway, but if they start feeling worse to have the nurse call you...they will ALWAYS say they feel worse and want to go...

  8. Latex allergy.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know, but if they try to, I would talk to an

  9. Latex allergy.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been officially diagnosed, but I think I am developing a sensitivity. I'm a school nurse so I order my own gloves out of my budget and the last time I screwed up and got the latex instead of...

  10. Gum Chewing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    i just printed this out with a cute cow graphic and put it on my bulletin board! thanks for sharing

  11. WHO DAT!!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    That reminds me of growing up in LA where we got a whole week off school for Mardi Gras. I think I was in high school before I realized it was, indeed not a national holiday

  12. Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Addendum to #14 - nor are they a reason to miss PE! I have the same group of girls every month that want to sit out of PE or rest in my office because the cramps are "soooooo

  13. WHO DAT!!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Wearing my black and gold proudly today....WHO DAT!!!!! Normally it is hell being a Saints fan living in Cowboy country, but I'll give the 'boys their win this year, since we will be taking the...

  14. Need some advice re: homesick or emotional problems

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I am kind of at a loss on this one and could use some advice from you all. KG kiddo, this is her first year in school. Had no issues at the beginning of the year. In the last week or so, she has...

  15. TCU Accelerated Nursing Program - Advice

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Andrea2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from one of the first of the ABT classes. A classmate of mine had a baby days before we started classes. Others had older babies and toddlers, even older kids. It is doable, but you will...

  16. How many kids?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mc3's topic in School

    500 students, PK-5th. Usually average 15-25 per day, unless there is something going around then I get up in the high 30's (like right now!). I also have 4 daily catheterizations, 1 diabetic student...

  17. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does the family share your frustration with the administration? If so, you could drop a bug in their ear to bring this to the media (anonymously, perhaps). Could you imagine the embarassment to the...

  18. Stomachache

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My routine is the same: temp, point to pain, last meal, last BM, rest 10 minutes. I really like the "jump up and down" test, I am sooo stealing that!

  19. Need some advice re: homesick or emotional problems

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Thanks for the input, everyone. We have resource centers at our district that offer family counseling, so I am going to talk to the counselor and see if she already made a referral. If not I will make...

  20. My school nurse poem I made up

    Purple_Scrubs replied to schoolnurse1001's topic in School

    Very

  21. MSN and PhD from same school?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If my ultimate goal is to teach nursing, how bad is it if my MSN and PhD are from the same University? My BSN is from a different one. I know traditionally "they" want all your degrees from different...

  22. Easy job?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I am sitting here getting ready to start my week and can't get a conversation out of my head. One of my DH's friend's wife is an LVN and former school nurse. She works in home health now. They came...

  23. Nursing Without Stress: YOU CAN DO IT! (A Rant)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Sugarman's topic in General Nursing

    Great post, Mike. I agree that the OP's statements may be true for some people, but probably not the majority. There is nothing wrong with coming somewhere safe (like Allnurses) to gripe and vent...

  24. First day back

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    I had a good feeling about this job for you! I am glad you are enjoying it. I love the elem. level and hope to never have to "graduate" to middle or high school

  25. The Appearance Factor - Tattooed Professionals?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to smanderson123's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmmm, I had no idea about the MRI thing. Wow. OT, but what about doing an MRI on a pt with tats? Anywho, I have 3 tats and plans so many more (they are sooo addictive). All mine are easily covered...