PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology

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  1. Where do ALL these family members spring from?

    PurpleLVN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I made the referral to the OP use of the words "Is this a cultural thing." This is very common in the African/African American race but I've seen it in other races as well. I work in an...

  2. Where do ALL these family members spring from?

    PurpleLVN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Okay Katie5, I'm am going to assume this family is AA due to the comments you've made-"Is it a cultural thing." "Affluent burial issues." Just want to make some clarification. As a previous poster...

  3. Aye "Dummie". Excuse Me!

    PurpleLVN replied to determine2brn's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!! Thank you for posting this reply. I feel the same

  4. Those that prefer to work with men

    PurpleLVN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. If I walk in on Monday and don't disclose what I did over the weekend, there's something wrong with me. If I choose not to discuss my personal life outside of work, I'm a lonely, angry...

  5. Those that prefer to work with men

    PurpleLVN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!

  6. Those that prefer to work with men

    PurpleLVN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I disagree with wanting nursing to be a male-dominated field,I do agree with the difficulty of dealing with so many crazy, emotionally-challenging attitudes,and I don't limit it to just...

  7. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Another good point!!! They do not have a time limit on prereq's-except Pathophysiology-which is 5 years.I've been an LVN for 7 years and I don't want to waste extra time redoing classes I've already...

  8. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know about anyone else but El Centro's requirement for med-surg experience is preventing me from going there. I've never worked on a med-surg floor and hospitals in my area are not hiring...

  9. Encouragement

    PurpleLVN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Praiser- We must learn to appreciate ourselves!!!! Pat ourselves on the back!!! (((((HUGS))))) :hug: LVN's Are Important Too!!!!

  10. I got fired.

    PurpleLVN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm sorry for your loss of THIS job but let's look at some positives-You didn't lose your license, you're not stuck in a year-long or longer lease, and you can go home and possibly get a better...

  11. Calling all Mothers!!

    PurpleLVN replied to vcurrin02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Although nannies would be great, how about finding a home daycare near your community?! I used them when my kids were small-they are 24 and 16 now!!! But I was fortunate enough to find daycares...

  12. Sickle Cell Crisis and pain management?

    PurpleLVN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry General E. Speaking-not directed at you, OP or anyone other poster!! I saw a thread a few weeks ago where the OP was venting about Sickle Cell patients "faking" their pain and I regretably...

  13. Sickle Cell Crisis and pain management?

    PurpleLVN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm usually a very calm, rational nurse but I've got to speak out!!! Although I do not have Sickle Cell, I do have several young relatives that SUFFER from the disease. This is a very painful disease...

  14. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi luvpsychnsg-check out Sugarwugga's previous posts #106 and #128. She started the bridge at DNI in January 2010. You may also want to read all her previous posts as well-they may be helpful as

  15. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi GeauxNursing-Actually Sugarwugga started the LVN-RN bridge at DNI in January 2010. She posted earlier in #106 and then again in #128 to give us an update. Hopefully all's going well. I'm sure she's...

  16. Do you usually stay in the specialty you start out in?

    PurpleLVN replied to tigerlily345's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not true for me....started in LTC, then Neurology, then an AA&I clinic, research facility, peds clinic,peds home health and now radiation oncology....I've been at this facility for 15...

  17. What kind of Math problems do LPN encounter at school?

    PurpleLVN replied to lina.561's topic in Florida Nursing

    ITA with seasonednurse78. Don't let Math discourage you from becoming a nurse if this is your goal. I absolutely HATE Math; possibly because I've never been good at it, but I joined a study group and...

  18. Would You Call Out of Work for Mild or "Walking" Pneumonia

    PurpleLVN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to a tech at our facility-she was dx with walking pneumonia and was coughing and looked horrible. For the sake of our cancer patients, ourselves and our families, we asked her to go...

  19. I'm a traitor.. from LTC to MD office

    PurpleLVN replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to be frank, but they're jealous!! If they were given the same opportunity or would step out and seek advantages at other facilities, they'd do the same.... I know I did. First job was LTC-a...

  20. Pay & Working Conditions in Doctor's Offices

    PurpleLVN replied to pinkrose85's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm an LVN and although I've never worked in a hospital, my jobs have been very fulfilling!!! Yes, when I tell someone I'm an office nurse, it feels genuine BECAUSE I AM A NURSE!!! I've worked in all...

  21. Your Marital Status: It's Just Not That Difficult

    PurpleLVN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Percival, LoveBunny, Agatha!!! Sorry but I'm LOTF LMAO!!!!:rotfl: :hpygrp:But I TOTALLY agree with

  22. LPN outlook

    PurpleLVN replied to loved84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a LVN for 8 years. I was offered my first job-LTC- 1 week prior to graduating form LVN school!! I've worked mostly in clinical positions-Neurology, Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 1 year...

  23. WHO DAT!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    WHO DAT? WE DAT! BELIEVE DAT!!! SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!!! I'm here in Cowboy country as well but headed for NOLA for MARDI GRAS!!! Can't wait to party like it's

  24. Which to take first: Pathophysiology, A&P I and II or Microbiology

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Students

    I am preparing to take Prereq's for my ADN. I've taken A & P I&II (111 and 121)for LVN level nursing. The required subjects are: A&P 2401 and 2402, Pathophysiology 2301 and Microbiology...

  25. I passed the HESI and only studied for a week!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to SoSimplyMe's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations