Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Relocating to Fort Worth

    Purple_Scrubs replied to promises's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are interested in school nursing, I think FWISD is still hiring. The $$ is less, but great schedule and hours and many nurses hold a PRN job to bring up their bottom line. Otherwise, I hear...

  2. No Nicotine!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

    Do these hair tests really pick up on occasional second hand smoke? If you have dinner at a sports bar that is not no-smoking, or attend a family gathering with smokers, are you really going to test...

  3. What type of floor is ICUP?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of the cartoon I saw once where one doctor jumps out from behind a door and says "peek a boo" and the other doc points to the sign on the wall that says "I C U". Not helpful to the OP, but...

  4. My Lab Value Nursery Rhymes

    Purple_Scrubs replied to lilkrngrl7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been out of school for a while, but that was the best, cutest memory trick yet! Please put it on YouTube or something and share with the

  5. ADHD in Nursing school

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Pinkpea11's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would not go to your professors directly. Your school has a department to handle students that need accomodations, and you may qualify for more time on tests. I think that to say that because you...

  6. Becoming a School Nurse right out of school??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

    Wanted to add: my nursing school also gave me strong experiences in a school setting and a strong Pedi rotation, and I am sure this was another factor that would influence a new nurse's success as a...

  7. Becoming a School Nurse right out of school??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

    I started school nursing after less than a year nursing experience. I think it is not easy and not everyone can make it work. You have to have strong assessment skills, confidence and be comfortable...

  8. school nursing tips

    Purple_Scrubs replied to frann's topic in School

    Sadly, this happens frequently at my school. We have a low income, transient population and cell numbers come and go as fast as underwear, so I rarely have a good working number. I try every number I...

  9. How often do you listen to lung sounds?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to safarirn's topic in School

    I think you did just right. A known asthmatic gets a close assessment. If I can hear junky breath sounds with my bear ear, I am going to listen to them. If they are afebrile and look/sound ok, they...

  10. school nursing tips

    Purple_Scrubs replied to frann's topic in School

    A few of my tips: 1) Vomit does not count unless I witness it (or the teacher does) 2) If you are well enough to ask me for a book or crayons that are on my bookshelf, you are well enough to go to...

  11. What's in your sharps container?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dontwakeme's topic in General Nursing

    Now that is funny! :chuckle Well, it is technically sharp, right? At least the wrong end of it

  12. Husband of an assaulted ER nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to goyavo's topic in General Nursing

    To me, that is as logical as stating that a rectal tear resulting from an accidental fall (one in a million shot, doc!) is no different than recal tearing as a result of rape. The fact that the injury...

  13. Can a LPN be a school Nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It varies by state and by district. Some districts (especially smaller ones) do hire LPNs who work under an RN (there may be one for the whole district or several who oversee things). Other districts...

  14. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, until today I was undecided but leaning towards the "no" side. After reading quite a few threads on this forum, I am now decidedly on the "yes" side. The more I learn, the more the risk-benefit...

  15. I PASSED!!!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Artistyc1's topic in School

    Wow, congrats! That is an awesome

  16. So excited - new school year!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Wow, what a year for you! Congrats and best

  17. Texas School Nurses - Opinions Please!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I am in TX and have never been asked to fill out something like that. Very strange indeed. I agree to ask the SNC and see what is

  18. It comes in cycles

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BettyGirard's topic in School

    I think most of the conditions I become aware of are pop ups. Love that term! With mine even the everyday things come in cycles. I will not see an earache for a month then get 6 in one day. Very...

  19. School Nurse's using N-95 Respirators

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We don't have them. Honestly, I wish we did but I am not sure I would be happy about being required to wear

  20. Not off to a good start

    Purple_Scrubs replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    That is a great point! Some of us in my district are trying to bring ours out of the stone ages with the no-nit policy and this will be a great point to bring up when we present our arguments. It...

  21. Okay School Nurse's......Check in !!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Well, I have decided I need a mental health break in my day after running ragged for the last 4 days, so here I am! I have a new diabetic this year, and of course no paperwork for her when she...

  22. Where is everyone ?!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I'm still alive - barely! I too took all summer off doing nothing nurse related, LOL! Now I am back and running my tail off at work. No time for much posting right now, but wanted to check in and say...

  23. Corpus Christi

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Any nurses in Corpus? My DH might get a transfer there and I was wondering what the job market in the area is like. Any thoughts are appreciated.

  24. RN assisted with Savana Redding drug search

    Purple_Scrubs replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    I had not heard the outcome of this case, thanks for posting it. For me, as the school nurse, not just no but hell no would I strip search or assist in strip searching a student of any age. I would...

  25. Why would you wear low rise jeans....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to msdeannah's topic in General Students

    Well, I only wear mid to low rise because of my torso shape, normal rise end up coming to right under my boobs! But, if I know I am going to be bending or squatting (ie work or a CPR class) I tuck in...