Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. So sick of this attitude....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand, Angelfire! I am from the Deep South and the majority of my family is prejudice against anyone who is not white, straight, American, and Catholic. I am the polar opposite and...

  2. Who was in NP school forever?

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

    LOL, I am a TCU grad, but purple is also my favorite color, so it has dual

  3. Who was in NP school forever?

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

    Thanks, that makes me feel better! I still see myself very much as a novice nurse, and there is no way I want to make the leap to advance practice without a few more years under my belt. I figure if I...

  4. NP working as a staff RN?

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

    Thanks, I think my search techniques are bad because I rarely get relevant results, LOL! I think I searched the entire forum so I will search just this sub forum and see what I

  5. I NEED the impossible in an online school !!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Cindy1ou's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't have any ideas, but it sounds like you have done your research! I would love to get my hands on that spreadsheet you made. My main factors are accredited, online, and low cost, although I do...

  6. Nurses who wish you "hadn't" - other healthcare careers you wish you'd pursued?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    Well, alot depends on specialty and area. Equine vets in my area (very heavy equestrian area) make well over $100k, but they work like dogs for it. But, it is an area I love and I would do it for $75...

  7. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to consider this question for a long time before responding. My answer is yes, but I do add that I have to be careful to not let the negativity effect my nursing practice. In general, I...

  8. Nurses who wish you "hadn't" - other healthcare careers you wish you'd pursued?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    If I could do it all

  9. Still penny pinching

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say this is a great thread! I am fortunate to have a DH who makes good money, and we are very comfortable, and have everything we need and the vast majority of what we want. Did just...

  10. Swine Flu downturn

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Well, if this pandemic follows the patterns of other historical pandemics, we will see multiple waves. I think that a week or so after a school holiday that brings diverse age groups and geographical...

  11. Which nursing jobs are most creative? I'd love some ideas.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Diahni's topic in Nursing Career

    I find school nursing to be a great creative outlet. On the creative-artsy side, I design and make bulletin boards for my office as well as posters, etc. I also create and implement teaching programs...

  12. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    The countdown is on....3 hours 7 minutes and counting for me! Have a restful, relaxing, wonderful, and safe Thanksgiving break, fellow school

  13. Thankless job

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    OK, I am having a bad day, so bear with me here. I realize that I have been in school nursing most of my nursing career, so I have little to compare it to, but this just seems to be the most thankless...

  14. my night ended in tears......any help?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to wsuRN2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a doctor ream me once because the day shift nurse did not notice that the pt flipped back into a-fib. I called the MD by 8PM and he went ballastic on me. I was holding the phone several inches...

  15. any RN here would like to be preceptor?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I am with a school district so I can't precept, but I was curious about who you are taking the refresher course with? I have considered taking one as well to get back into a more acute care...

  16. How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day when I worked in the hospital, we used the little 1oz med cups, mixed it with just a bit of a very tart cranberry juice and had the patient take it like a "shot", then chase it with...

  17. Do you need an order to give the flu vaccine?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not give it without written protocols or standing order of some kind, which I must see with my own eyes. I worked too hard for my nursing license to risk losing it for prescribing/dispensing...

  18. Swine Flu in Schools

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Same here, back to normal with a random flu-like illness thrown in the mix. I am predicting a second wave between Thanksgiving and Christmas when everyone either travels to go see family or has family...

  19. NP Career Advice/Considering being SAHM

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Hopkins NP's topic in Nursing Career

    How about tutoring nursing students in your home? I have many friends who chose the SAHM route, none have

  20. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    Purple_Scrubs replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    So sorry this happened to you It sounds to me like this person will end up digging her own grave with her comments. She will end up looking like the fool, and probably already does to many astute...

  21. kids sleeping in class

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Hmm, I have never even considered calling the parents to pick up a sleepy kid. I check them out and if they are cleared, they go back to class. If they get sent to me again, generally I get the...

  22. Nursing programs for those with Previous Bachelors? Other questions too!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dalsor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My undergrad GPA was almost identical to yours, and I too got a 4.0 in my pre-reqs and I got in to an accelerated BSN (TCU in Fort Worth, TX). Make sure you have an excellent essay and try to get some...

  23. Thankless job

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Yes, I think anything is better than night shift (which is a major reason I left the hospital setting). I am an early bird, my internal clock wants me asleep by 9pm and up by 5am, so I was a zombie on...

  24. Thankless job

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I am in North Texas, and it is a 50 minute drive for me (barring any accidents), and it is pretty much all Interstate, which sounds great but I hate driving on the highways. I am feeling better about...

  25. sometimes, it's all worth it

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Wow, usually I get angry letters back saying "my child is not overweight" when their BMI is in the obese range. I mean, it is not like I am making a random observation here, it is documented height...