Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. THANK YOU

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dennysbfly's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I also want to thank all you hospice nurses for doing what you do. I cannot imagine a more emotionall difficult, yet fulfilling specialty. The anniversary of my father's death was Monday. He died the...

  2. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    That social worker still works there! Wow, I do not have words for

  3. What are YOUR coping mechanisms?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nurturer's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Food is also my coping mechanism of choice, but I too am trying to change that. I have been told that exercise is a good substitute, but not for me! Exercise is and always will be a chore for me. It...

  4. math keeping students from graduating

    Purple_Scrubs replied to leader357's topic in LPN to RN

  5. Hope this ends well...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I would have considered having the diabetic student and his parent (heck, maybe everyone participating) sign a liability waiver. I could see so many thing going terribly wrong with

  6. Interesting

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I get mine, and I take it out of my office too. Of course, there are times when I am interrupted by a nosebleed or something serious, but my staff knows not to interrupt my for a headache or minor...

  7. Hope this ends well...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    No kidding! What is the point of it? I have never heard of anything like this. I'll be thinking about your student and hope it turns out

  8. So tired.....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Ugh, I have so many more days than you all have! We still have 15! But it appears, thank goodness, that we will not have to make up the week that we were off for the swine flu hysteria. Thank God for...

  9. uh duh !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I know for my district, when I am not here, there is a written set of instructions for lay persons to follow. Regarding stomachaches, as in the OP, it states that if there is no fever, no n/v/d, then...

  10. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    Purple_Scrubs replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is an excellent point and a great post, southernbeegirl. Thank you so much for sharing your story. This is a lesson we should all take to heart. When a patient evokes such strong emotion in you,...

  11. Man who spent 22 years on death row is cleared

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dnp2004's topic in Correctional

    But the executioner did not convict him, a jury of his peers did. You would have to charge all 12 with whatever you charge the executioner with, and the judge, and presecutor, etc. I think this...

  12. Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that even in LTC or Med/Surg it is possible to see some really bad wounds, especially pressure wounds. In NS I saw a pressure ulcer on a patient's rear that was so big you could fit your...

  13. I am the nurse...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    On the out of uniform issue - I had this problem also until I started holding their out of uniform shirt for "ransom" until I get mine back. Solved that problem really quick! They can change in my...

  14. 13 and pregnant....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to RedSox33RN's topic in Emergency

    You know, I hope they do sue. It might bring this issue to light and give some parents a wake up call when the judge says unequivolently that it is NOT the school's sole responsibility to educate the...

  15. Student Bullying

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rambleandwrite's topic in General Students

    They offered YOU mental health services?!? Wow. You think this other student MIGHT be the one who really needs some counseling? Seriously, restraining order. If they do not remove the student to...

  16. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    As a school nurse I get paid teacher's salary, and I think I have a pretty good deal. I work 187 days per year from 7:40-3:10 (7.5 hours) and make around $47,000. I think that works out to about $33...

  17. Opinions on scripting

    Purple_Scrubs replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of nurses coming up with their own individualized scrips, and I do this myself. I have a whole speal that I know in Spanish...soy la enfermera. Su hijo tienes fievre. Venga por...

  18. Witnessed car crash, now feeling guilty

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have horses that I board at a stable near my home. There is an intersection across the street from the barn where it seems some idiot does not stop at the stop sign and gets hit by oncoming traffic...

  19. Student Bullying

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rambleandwrite's topic in General Students

    Honey, that is not bullying, that is a threat of violence! You must take this seriously and take steps to protect yourself. Perhaps getting a restraining order against this student, which would force...

  20. Witnessed car crash, now feeling guilty

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It is a moderately busy road, but there is a huge median, so I think I can stay safe if I keep my eyes open. I just don't want to feel that sinking feeling again like I did when I saw the...

  21. Pink Eye

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    That is a great letter! I wish my district had one! I just might use yours as a draft and see if it flies with the powers that

  22. uh duh !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I never take the child's word for this. If in my assessment they can stay, then they stay. I might call home, but I let the parents know that in my medical assessment they are ok to remain in class,...

  23. Witnessed car crash, now feeling guilty

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies, I am feeling better. You are right, I should have called 911 just to make sure it was reported. Next time I will do so. Still, if I had it to do over again (and given the...

  24. Pink Eye

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I struggle with this also. I saw one already today that from afar, the entire eye appeared pink, but upon closer inspection, it was just very bloodshot and the conjunctiva was not pink. He had clear...

  25. I thought my boss was gonna back me up on this one- NOT !

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Wow. Let my principal try that one with me. I cannot believe your RN did not back you up on this! This is not fair to the other students, to this student, or to you! I would add to your requirement...