Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. School Nurse Staffing Agency

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nursing_entrepreneur's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an article you might be interested in regarding a district trying to switch from staff nurses to agency. Seems they are getting a lot of flack for it....

  2. Best Way to Become an RN if you have a Bachelors Degree in Business

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had a bachelor's in business and went into an accelerated BSN program. It was 15 months but full time only. You were encouraged not even to work part time, although a few students did 12-24 hours...

  3. What would be your IDEAL Nursing-related job?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooh, me too! Do they really hire nurses? I am in on that one! Maybe even the local minor league baseball team. Hmmmm, got my wheels turnin! If not that, I would love to work as a patient educator...

  4. School Nurse Staffing Agency

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nursing_entrepreneur's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am in Texas but I know when I call in sick, I rarely get a sub. And we have a group of subs that work for the district! There is just not enough of them to go around. I have to be on my death...

  5. I just had to ask...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhh, so now it all makes sense! I love Monty Python but have not seen that one. Seach for the Holy Grail is classic. "She turned me into a newt"..."A newt???"..."I got better!" :lol_hitti

  6. I just had to ask...

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Warning: I am very tired and in a goofy mood, but here goes. A comment on another thread got me thinking about this. WTH is with that trout smack smiley? :trout: :trout: :trout: I cannot honestly say...

  7. right out of nursing school to school nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to kkk222's topic in School

    Interesting that you suggest that, as I am considering doing just that! I realize that I am a bit behind the 8 ball without a ton of hospital experience, so I am constantly seeking opportunities to...

  8. New Job and pregnant!! Help

    Purple_Scrubs replied to au3662's topic in General Nursing

    If you decide to tell, you really only need to tell your supervisor. You can ask that she/he keep it to herself until you are ready to share it with your co-workers. At least if you share with the...

  9. I really need your help with these guys!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    I said c on both. On the second one, I was thinking HIPPA all the way. Even if the internet was secure, it does not specify that the patient gave consent for the medical records to be released, and to...

  10. FAINTING...what made you drop?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Music_Box_Dancer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It has been said and deserves repeating: never ever ever lock your knees! I almost went down observing in the OR even though I was warned about the dreaded knee-lock. I just got so into observing that...

  11. R&R for your brain?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Ebay surfing. I can get lost in doing searches for all kinds of mess that I don't really need. Reading also does it for me. Sometimes something superficial and mindless like a magazine does it. If I...

  12. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything inherantly feminine about "nurse", and more than there is anything inherantly masculine about "doctor". Traditionally, doctors were males and nurses were females, but...

  13. Swing shift hours, day shift spouse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep is a very basic human need. If she is unwilling to compromise in order for you to get the sleep that you need, it may be time to move on, my friend. I agree that she sounds incredibly insecure...

  14. Very mad but most of all humiliation

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

    I would think you would be written up for NOT verifying the order! There is no way in hades I would apoligize for doing what any prudent nurse would do (is that not the standard for most

  15. Opinions on a term.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have felt that it was derogatory ever since I learned that the term "gypped" (as in, "I got gypped on that purchase"), is considered by many to be a racial slur against this population. Many people...

  16. A running list of low abuse specialties

    Purple_Scrubs replied to shopgirl44's topic in Nurses Recovery

    School nursing may not be low risk. Some kids are on narcotics and lots are on ADHD meds with potential for abuse. Since there is generally one nurse in a school, the potential for abuse is high if...

  17. Can I get an AMEN !!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Amen, sister! It's my first day of summer school, but I am enjoying giving the ole office a good cleaning and organization

  18. Tafford Uniforms

    Purple_Scrubs replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have signed up for that info twice and never get a response, it has been months. I agree to call them if you want to find out. I need to call, I just never have gotten around to

  19. How has having/not having children affect your career?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    Missybear88, I don't know how to say this other than to just say it. Thank you. My bio mother gave me up for adoption at birth. She was 13, and like you, wise beyond her years. Her painful sacrifice...

  20. Pregnant felons in prision!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to KAYBDT6's topic in Correctional

    I think the focus should be on the children who are innocents in the situation. There needs to be some research done on what is in the child's best interest. Perhaps it is more traumatic to be taken...

  21. right out of nursing school to school nurse

    Purple_Scrubs replied to kkk222's topic in School

    I worked in the hospital 4 months before starting as a school nurse, and I could not be happier! I think if you want to go that route, you have to be willing to do some homework. I shelled out about...

  22. Kind of feeling guilty !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Awwwww, that does make it all worthwhile, doesn't it! Still, summer vacation is nice too!

  23. Field Day "Drama"

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Mine is tomorrow, I am sure I will see lots of the same! Do you stay in your office or do you go outside with the kids? I was outside last year and brought a first aid kit, then accompanied any kids...

  24. First medication error- I am quitting nursing

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

    So sorry you are going through this. Try not to make any decisions while you are still emotionally upset, those spur decisions can come back to haunt you. Keep in mind that although we are expected to...

  25. Stumped by an interview question....."Tell me about an "Ah-ha!" moment

    Purple_Scrubs replied to valeriecathleen's topic in School

    The big one for me was on my very first day as a school nurse, when my principal told me that I am the only healthcare provider that some of my kids ever get to see. Talk about a wake-up call and a...