Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Not sure what to feel

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    Oh boy, do I hear you. I would feel the same as you. Something major happens the one day you are not there, someone else takes care of it and they are the hero. Bow down and worship the hero who saved...

  2. Please help me and tell me why bedside nurisng MUST be the 1st step

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you would be a good fit for hospice. Perhaps you can ask to shadow a nurse in that environment and see if it fits with your goals and values? Maybe you could even get a staff position...

  3. MSN and PhD from same school?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, everyone, for the input. I think it will be ok, especially since nursing instructors are hard to come by. I am avoiding the school where I received my BSN, only because I want to teach there...

  4. funny office visit

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    ^^^THAT is

  5. School Assignment: To do it or not to do it?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to VegetasGRL03RN's topic in General Students

    Something else to think about...if you do the assignment you will likely get feedback on it from the professor. What if a few days/weeks/months later a similar assignment is given that is for a grade?...

  6. Then shouldn't you know better??????

    Purple_Scrubs replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I bet $100 she used to be a clerk at a doctor's office or something or maybe a med assistant. I refuse to believe a nurse could be such an idiot :) Bless you for not strangling

  7. I'm Changing Boards...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

    So happy that you are getting back to what you love, but we'll miss you too! Definitely keep in

  8. Any other new RN's (2nd career) feel completely unsettled in choice?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Kittyhawk, I find myself throwing this advice around quite a bit...but it was such a lifesaver to me I want to pass it on. Have you considered school nursing? If you are in a poor, urban district like...

  9. Nursing or Accounting.. Please help me decide.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to amanda1266's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about what made you consider nursing as a career path? Like others have mentioned, your pro/con list is mostly the more superficial things like dress, schedule etc. It would probably help...

  10. Anyone have anything positive to say about nursing school?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students

    When I was actually in the moment of nursing school, I had very little positive to say, and at one point actually considered quitting my accelerated BSN program and trying to transfer to the local ADN...

  11. Easy job?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I think that was a big part of it. I also think a little of it is jealousy, because I know that she tried to get a job in another district closer to home (she lives in the country like me, but could...

  12. Violent Student in HS Nurse's Office

    Purple_Scrubs replied to CrazyTrainRN's topic in School

    Holy Cow! I really don't know what to say, except my thoughts are with you. And maybe contact HR if the school staff continues to put you in danger by allowing this student on campus without the very...

  13. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    Purple_Scrubs replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    This! I have cleaned horse stalls for $100 a month (my labor exchanged for a stall for my horse), and this was after my first college degree. I have no problem taking low-paying jobs when the need is...

  14. funny office visit

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    Oh, I have a blue dye story too! Teacher rushed an asthmatic kid into my office in a panic. "His lips are turning blue!" I took one look at him, calmly pulled out a baby wipe and wiped his face off....

  15. funny office visit

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    We need to keep these coming...I am sure I could almost come up with one per day! Today a PK kiddo came in and said "I'm sick". He is one of those that still has a very child-like voice and can be...

  16. Please offer persepctive for new grad

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Male RN BA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You sound a lot like me! I had a prior bachelor's in business admin, went back and got my BSN. After a short time in the hosptial I felt like I was a task-master and not getting to do what I consider...

  17. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have links to the studies that show this? Just curious about what the actual stats are. I have not known any nurses leave the field after one year (not that I know many outside my graduating...

  18. Organization

    Purple_Scrubs replied to RNillini14's topic in School

    We do the daily logs on a clipboard, but I like the idea of a sheet per student organized by teacher. This would make it easy to see who is using (or over-using) the nurse's office on both the student...

  19. funny office visit

    Purple_Scrubs replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    I had one earlier this week who found an unused staple on the ground, opened it up and got it stuck in between his two bottom teeth! He was PK, and the teacher's assistant rushed him into my office in...

  20. First work related dream since being a school nurse

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    When I worked in the hospital, I used to dream about work all the time (and occasionally still have hospital-work dreams). Everything from IV pumps beeping and unable to find the source (usually my...

  21. Nursing Jobs that focus on teaching/education Counseling Masters plus RN

    Purple_Scrubs replied to julygirl721's topic in Nursing Career

    My first thought was diabetic educator. There is a diabetes/endocrine nursing forum under specialties you could look

  22. What determines school nurse salary?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to amberfnp's topic in School

    I never thought about that, Martha. My district pays on 12 months, no option for 9 or 12. I never minded it because it is nice to get a check on the months we aren't working, but now that you say...

  23. First work related dream since being a school nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    LOL, Praiser, I was thinking it meant that I need to make sure to keep the med closet locket! :) What is it about the hospital the gives us those horrible dreams? I honestly felt like I had a very...

  24. Woot! I got the jo-ob, I got the jo-ob...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Woo Hoo! Congrats and welcome to

  25. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I currently drive 46 miles each way. It is almost all Interstate and takes about 50 minutes in the morning, usually only 45 to get home in the afternoon (I get off at 3:10 and traffic is light). Any...