Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

School Nursing

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  1. TuTonka wants to know--what keeps you in nursing?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad this was started as a thread of it's own. My reasons: 50% - I know that I do right by the kids in my care. I know that because of my work, kids have gotten glasses who otherwise would not....

  2. So tired.....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Ugh. I just sent one of my frequent flyers back to class again. She came in twice since lunch with gas pains. I gave her the lecture about growing up means learning how to deal with little aches and...

  3. Negative Threads

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    And that is the kind of attitude that is pushing some very, very good nurses out of nursing. Like I have said in other threads, nurses should have compassion and empathy for each other, not just for...

  4. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    Could she have got her own ice from the cafeteria? Then you are off the hook for it since she is an adult and made her own decision about it. I totally agree about this. I don't mind giving teacher's...

  5. nursing clothes, t-shirts,pants, etc

    Purple_Scrubs replied to JavaMama98's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am totally cheesy when it comes to this. I have several nursing tees that I wear around the house and to the stable where I keep my horses (everyone there knows I'm a nurse). I wear them to work on...

  6. Do other people in your life recognize Nurses' Day?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I infomed my husband that he would be getting me a travel mug for Nurse's Day. Does that count? I even ordered it myself, with his credit card of course! Sadly this was the only recognition I got for...

  7. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    Purple_Scrubs replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes yes! If all the nurses who hate the current state of nursing left the profession, guess what? The profession would be lacking many many good nurses and patients would surely suffer. And...

  8. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    Purple_Scrubs replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Being unhappy with one's current work environment does not mean that they are not/cannot do a good job. It is pretty easy to be judgmental and say "you don't like it, go somewhere else". It is harder...

  9. Wrongful Suspension

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    The person who reported you should have followed whatever chain of command your facility requires. However, that does not excuse your actions nor should it relieve you of repercussions. You seem to...

  10. My students brought me to tears...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    How sweet! It is so nice to be appreciated for the hard work we

  11. Negative Threads

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Most people who are not nurses do not understand what we go through on a daily basis. If I did not have the opportunity to vent anonymously to people who really get what I am dealing with, I guarantee...

  12. capri scrub pants

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

    I have seen them at marcusuniforms.com. I can see them being cute in certain work situations, like yours. I could get away with them for summer school but I have ankle tattoos that I need to keep...

  13. Student tried to poison teacher

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    What are these kids thinking? Some of my students put hand sanitizer in the teacher's drink. Fortunately the teacher just took a small sip and knew something was wrong, but now the school is crawling...

  14. Student tried to poison teacher

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I agree it was the right thing to do. I was worried she might not go through with it, and it might end up giving this kid the impression that it was ok, or no big deal. Actions have consequences and...

  15. Student tried to poison teacher

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Sadly, this is elementary, 5th grade. The teacher pressed charges after some convincing by admin and the police officers. So so sad. The officer is going to come back and talk to the class as a whole....

  16. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    Purple_Scrubs replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I love the act of nursing. I hate what the profession has become. I cannot think of many professions that require their people to sacrifice their minds and bodies the way that nursing does. Look at...

  17. Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with that completely, madwife2002. However, the OP and many others seem to think that a nurse can ONLY be wonderful, caring nurses if they felt this mystical "calling", and I think that is...

  18. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo, you want the manager of the business to kick people out who are wearing scrubs? Really? What about nurses in scrubs shopping on their way to work? What about the thousands of non-nurses and...

  19. US swine flu victims had chronic health problems

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does anyone have any info on the demographics and health status of the people who died in Mexico? I have been very curious about their ages and any possible comorbidities but I have been unable to...

  20. Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    NewCareer4Me, I think that is the best I have heard anyone put

  21. What is your personal nursing mission statement?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to loveshospital's topic in General Nursing

    To improve the health of the children and families in my care by promoting wellness and self care, seizing teachable moments, preventing the spread of disease, advocating for healthcare needs, and...

  22. Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I would rather have a confident, smart, capable nurse who was not "called" into nursing to care for myself or my family than some vapid kid who has the idea that nursing is her...

  23. Can nurses be forced to work during pandemic

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nursey04's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are 100% right. In all honesty, since my main job as a school nurse would likely be on halt (we just closed for a week over the swine flu), I would probably volunteer to administer vaccines or...

  24. Teachers and Ice

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    I never thought about it before, but I always make them stay in the office when applying ice packs (I have several of the gel packs, and if they leave with them I may never see them again). I have had...

  25. Pajamas

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    How about the parent who came to my school in pajama pants WITH a peek a boo thong, and the pants were WAY too tight. Just to add to that visual image, this mother had to weigh about 350, and topped...