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  1. NURSES WITH MS

    purplesdk posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Was diagnosed in Oct 2014 with MS. Was wondering how many of you fellow nurses have been diagnosed with

  2. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

    purplesdk replied to turtletyme's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    hi turtletyme, i am a newly diagnosed diabetic. i work the 10-6 shift at our state school as a rn charge/shift supervisor 4 nights a week. i have 3-4 nurses working with me at any given time. we have...

  3. On-line Nursing? Advise Column.

    purplesdk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do not know if this is the correct forum, but I need advise. I received a job offer working as a nurse answering general health questions on-line or by email for an on-line newspaper. Would this be...

  4. West Texas Hospice???

    purplesdk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    HI, Am looking to change nursing field from LTC to Hospice. Was wondering if anyone could tell me about some of the Hospice Companies in the West Texas area? Pro's and Con's, how the work schedules...

  5. Got Suggestions-need Help !?!?!?!?!

    purplesdk posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, Need input! I have worked as an RN in a hospital for 10 months, then as an agency nurse for 3 months, then in a Nursing Home for 4 years (on the floor and in the office helping the DON and ADON)....

  6. Any advice-appreciated

    purplesdk replied to caregiverms's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Many many years ago, after having C-section (x2), I was told to drink warm tea, or warm clear broth. This helped quite a bit. It not only helped get rid of the gas, but is was soothing and helped...

  7. Chart Prep RN ?

    purplesdk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, Have a question for anyone out there who can answer it. There is a new clinic opening up in my area with a job oening for "Chart Prep RN". Can anyone give me an example of what the job...

  8. South Plains College Pre-Nursing

    purplesdk replied to bblair's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi bblair, I took my pre-reqs at SPC and the classes are not sluff off classes. Expect to study at least 3-4 hours per day for each class you are enrolled in. If you keep up with the studying and...

  9. Need Info: UMC, Lubbock

    purplesdk replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi NO1 2NV, I live close to Lubbock, and have live in Lubbock for a very long time. I do not work at UMC, but everyone I have spoken to enjoys working there. It is a teaching hospital. When I had to...

  10. MDS Coordinator salaries

    purplesdk replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi, Just started this week as MDS Coordinator (newbie). Make $25.00/hr. Live in West Texas. Found a nice facility willing to train me at a salary I was earning at a previous facility as a Floor...

  11. Gone From Rn To Adon/mds Coorditator Overnight!

    purplesdk replied to purplesdk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi guys, Just to let you know, I was chosen to be the new MDS coordinator. They do have a book in which I can study the particulars. My facility will be bringing someone in to show me more about the...

  12. Gone From Rn To Adon/mds Coorditator Overnight!

    purplesdk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, Will be starting a new job in a new nursing home/LTC facility this week as their new ADON/MDS coordinator, and would like some helpful tips/hints to making the transition from a RN Charge Nurse to...

  13. Gone From Rn To Adon/mds Coorditator Overnight!

    purplesdk replied to purplesdk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for all the well wishes. To clarify, I will either be the adon or the mds co. The nurse who was the mds co. is away on vacation and she had been offered the adon position, but has not made...

  14. UK RN relocating to Bexar County TX , any advice wanted desperaterly

    purplesdk replied to SHELLY26's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, Glad to have you in the States. Let me ask you, what kind of climate are you used to? Bexar County is San Antonio, TX. It is hot and humid almost all year around. There is a high crime rate,...

  15. Staffing Ratios- Your Area And The Number Of Pts You Are Asked To Care For?

    purplesdk replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a rural area nursing home 10p-6a. The only nurse on duty with the help of anywhere from 2-4 CNA's. I have between 58 and 61 residents/patients to care for. Most nights it is quiet. Other...

  16. Need to sleep...

    purplesdk replied to LearningRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    NEED SLEEP TOO... LearningRN, How has your sleeping problem going? I too have had that problem. I use a sound machine (white noise) to help me to sleep. Also you should talk to your Family Doctor...

  17. Too Many Patients

    purplesdk replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chair: I agree, that's too much for one nurse to handle! I work in a LTC facility, that is 38 miles from where I live. I am an RN and work the 10-6 shift. We have 61 residents (9 of which are in the...

  18. Considering Job Change To Hospice. Need Information!

    purplesdk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am an RN, and have worked in a Nursing Home for almost 2 years now, and I am considering changing avenues to become a Hospice Nurse. Would like to know if any one can tell me what the starting pay...

  19. Moving to LV. Looking for a good Nursing Home/ Alzheimer's Unit

    purplesdk posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    My husband and I plan on moving from Texas to Las Vegas in the future . I currently work in a Nursing Home with an Alzheimer's unit and wish to continue in this field of Nursing. Does any one know...

  20. Any nurses with sciatica? Need suggestions...

    purplesdk replied to tlackey's topic in General Nursing

    I too suffer with sciatica on occasion. What helps with my pain is using a T.E.N.S. unit. I have tried all kinds of shoes, Dansko was the best shoes, but what really took the pain away was using a...

  21. HELP! NEED INFORMATION ABOUT "SAFE HARBOR ACT"!

    purplesdk posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :redlight: Can anyone tell me about the Safe Harbor Act? Does this apply only to Hospitals, or does it also apply to Nursing Homes/ LTC facilities? How do you file a Safe Harbor? Please email me...

  22. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    purplesdk replied to ibmissy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congradulations on passing your exams!! I am an RN working in LTC and I love it! I started out working in a rural hospital and then switched to LTC (rural area) and I don't think I would ever go back...

  23. Small Town Politics (rant)

    purplesdk replied to a_crftyldy's topic in General Nursing

    P RN Thanks for your post. I like to think that I will NOT be like some of the nurses I've worked with in the past (you know, the ones who 'Eat their young'). I will remember the generosity of the...

  24. Texas Board of Nusing

    purplesdk replied to Faynell's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree. We need a support group. The BNE should be staffed by nurses who actually WORK as nurses, and have worked for the last 5-10 years as a nurse, before being allowed to be on the BNE. They...

  25. Small Town Politics (rant)

    purplesdk replied to a_crftyldy's topic in General Nursing

    Great! I left a reply before noticing you had found work. Oh well.