Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Any school nurses doing things differently?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Disaster Preparation

    SchoolNurseBSN, I am in TX too with a similar student population - what are you doing about the student with the

  2. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    Purple_Scrubs replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does a virus that seems to only have a mortality rate of about 6% (my calculations from various media reports) really have the potential to become a pandemic? I am not being argumentative here, I am...

  3. Any school nurses doing things differently?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yep, I sent my email out by 8:15 and by that time I had already had 3 people ask me about it! There is definitely an element of hysteria. I hope it does not derail into an anti-Hispanic thing. I...

  4. Teachers with Pink Eye?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I went with the Academy of Pediatrics opinion on the matter. The teacher went to the doctor right after school. Based on her symptoms, I suspected viral but of course no confirmation of that yet (I...

  5. Teachers with Pink Eye?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Do you send teachers home if they have s/s of pink eye, or do you counsel them on hand hygiene and let them stay the day? Obviously they need to go to their doctor, but if they can get an appt right...

  6. not healing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to 2bnurse15's topic in General Students

    Has it been cultured

  7. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    Purple_Scrubs replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Since this is a viral illness, I fail to see how antibiotic use in meat animals is connected. Don't get me wrong, I do not support current farm practices, but I think your statements are inflammatory...

  8. Teaching kids to swallow pills

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Anyone have any resources for parents on helping them teach kids to swallow pills, especially any that are in English and Spanish? I know it's a long shot, but if anyone has them, it would be you all!...

  9. Field Trip Dilema ! What should have been done ?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Wow, that was a bad situation. I think the teachers did the best they could given what little support there was at that time. My principal gave everyone his personal cell number, and I have my cell...

  10. Teaching kids to swallow pills

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have one kid like that, no matter how many times we go over it he just does not get it. I review the steps before each and every use, but he only gets it right about 50% of the time. On the bright...

  11. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I love school nursing! There are no two days alike, and you never know what is going to walk through the door. It may be a papercut, or it may be an asthmatic kid in real trouble. I like the autonomy...

  12. Nasn?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    I just took the survey, keeping my fingers

  13. Accelerated bsn program vs traditional-will my grades lower signif.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to ChiropractortoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did a 15 month accelerated BSN program, and I had mostly A's (my only B's were in Med Surg I and II, and Maternity). It can be done, it just takes lots of hard work and you will need your family's...

  14. Nasn?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in School

    Definitely worth it. The journal is great, and I have been able to get glasses for kids who do not qualify for any other assistance, via the VSP vouchers. The free online CEUs for members are great,...

  15. Cardiac Stepdown Unit Meds...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to LovePurple's topic in Cardiac

    Heparin, Cardizem, nitro, coumadin...it has been a while since I was on a step down so that is all I can think of for now. I think there is a sticky in the ER forum that has a lot of common meds for...

  16. Texas gov trying to get more nursing instructors?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you, I will look into

  17. Texas gov trying to get more nursing instructors?

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have heard a lot lately on the news that Texas legislature is trying to get more nursing instructors in the state to combat the nursing shortage. As I understand it, Texas is one of the few places...

  18. Do you ever just want to give up...

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Does anyone else ever just want to say "to heck with it" and just send home every kid that you are certain is faking or at least well enough to remain in class, but the teachers keep sending them...

  19. Give me your view now plz!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to KPNL's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!

  20. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    If it is written up, I would NOT sign it, and instead write a rebuttal stating that part of your obligation as a nurse, per your state's nurse practice act (if true, from what I understand it is in...

  21. Cat bite update...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Wow, the cat got away from AC? Talk about having a will to live! He must be on his 9th life and knew to get the heck outta dodge! Is rabies prevalent where you are. Here in TX it is not uncommon in...

  22. Do you ever just want to give up...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    That is a good policy, I just realized that I pretty much call after the 2nd visit without even realizing I was doing it! I usually step out of my office and use the phone in the main office so the...

  23. A Scratch...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    No way! And further, I would not agree to call this parent every time the child comes into the office. That is setting a precedence that does not need to be set. I would inform the parent that you...

  24. Are elementary students allowed to carry pedialyte in school

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    My only thought is to make sure the child and teacher know that she is NOT to share with the other kids. Not that it would hurt them, but you know some parent would freak if their kid got even a sip...

  25. Teachers going behind my back

    Purple_Scrubs replied to dennysbfly's topic in School

    I have been dealing with this all week myself. I just make them do a regular office dismissal, which is unexcused, and let the parents know that my medical opinion is that the student can remain in...