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  1. Are you insulted????

    purplesteth replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I think some people simply cannot stand to see others happy. Or they have such a low opinion of the CNA role that they cannot believe anyone would want to do that job. But do you really care...

  2. party like a nurse?!?!

    purplesteth replied to gummibear's topic in Nursing Humor

    My idea of partying is a cup of herbal tea and snuggling up to my boyfriend and dog on the

  3. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

    purplesteth replied to cdrcan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That made me laugh... 'cos it's EXACTLY how I feel!!!! I did the test about a decade ago and was an INFP... now I've discovered I'm an INFJ... :redpinkhe Some of the areas that appeal to me... ICU,...

  4. INFJ Nurses :D

    purplesteth replied to His_girl's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-took the test... and have changed from INFP to INFJ!!! Wow!! Pretty happy

  5. New nurse Need Advice on Co-Worker

    purplesteth replied to ducky861's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with systoly. Stop playing detective and just ignore this woman. You can spend your whole life second guessing people, but my take on it is that if someone has a problem with me, unless they...

  6. Calling to follow-up

    purplesteth replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think following up is a great thing to do. I wouldn't do it the next day... and I read somewhere you should never do it on a Friday...! Maybe three or four days after? I don't think it comes across...

  7. Injured on the job-very sad

    purplesteth replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm afraid I don't have any advice to offer... I just wanted send some good vibes your way and say I am thinking about you... Bad things seem to happen to the best people. I know it is not much, but I...

  8. Help me keep my hope...please!!!

    purplesteth replied to witc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm afraid I haven't any direct advice for you. I sympathise with your situation; you sound like you're going through a tough time. Is there anyone you could ask for career advice? Maybe get some...

  9. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    purplesteth replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?" Two words. No brainer. (that is,

  10. Debating between two internships :(

    purplesteth replied to Avocadoloveer's topic in General Students

    This is what I usually do in these situations: In your head, pretend to have gone with one decision (for example, Job A). Then let it sit with you a while, imagine all aspects of your life "in those...

  11. Plus size watches

    purplesteth replied to 808honokowai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't US hospitals have issues with nurses wearing wrist watches (for infection control reasons)? I :heartbeat fob watches, and there are loads of cool, cute designs

  12. Nursing Diagnosis- NO MORE??

    purplesteth replied to Rachey467's topic in General Students

    One of my favourite diagnoses is "Intolerance to

  13. Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    purplesteth replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not scrubs, exactly, but this is how they currently dress the Italian Red Cross volunteer nurses. You'd think they were in the Crimea. Kinda feel sorry for them!...

  14. Hello from Italy

    purplesteth replied to purplesteth's topic in General World

    Thanks for your replies jahra and silverdragon :) I'm enjoying the course a lot... passed Biochem today by some miracle...! We can actually choose when to sit our exams here - excellent in some ways,...

  15. I screwed up!

    purplesteth replied to nankie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Esme... sounds to me like the patient realised SHE screwed up by letting her friend stay, without thinking the IVF might come up, and is projecting her anger on to

  16. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    purplesteth replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's difficult when you have bills to pay... Just don't rush into accepting a job you may end up

  17. What's the worse thing you have seen?

    purplesteth replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - I think some of you are being a bit harsh on the OP... Nursing is a unique profession with unique challenges; who can a potential nurse ask for advice if not nurses themselves? And who can...

  18. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    purplesteth replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - I was under the impression that supervisors had to have some kind of experience first. Maybe I'm wrong, but I would be a little dubious of a hospital who would offer such a job to someone with...

  19. Please help me understand

    purplesteth replied to missingmydad's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm really sorry to hear about your dad, and that he's not with you any more. You obviously cared for him very much. I think religion is a very personal thing. I think many people turn to religion...

  20. Best Stethoscope for new med surg nurse?

    purplesteth replied to missmun52's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have done a lot of reading on the question of stethoscopes... They are a very personal thing, it would seem :) Is there any way you could try a few before you buy? The other consensus seems to be,...

  21. significant other dont understand how stressful cna work can b

    purplesteth replied to asfreeaswelleverb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel for you. It's hard to comment on a situation when you don't know the people involved or the exact details. I think you need to have a serious talk... what's the real issue here? You love your...

  22. Nursing specialities and various attitudes ("not real nursing")

    purplesteth posted a topic in General Students

    I'm only in my first year, but have spent working in various clinical settings, both as a student nurse (in my "previous" life, lol) and as ambulance crew. And I've noticed there seems to be an...

  23. I hate writing resumes: a little help please?

    purplesteth replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    When I was writing my resume I found the site Monster.ca to be very helpful - it has loads of tips on how to write a good one or improve the one you have....

  24. Motivational Rant/Bit of Fun

    purplesteth posted a topic in General Students

    Argh. So I am in my first year of nursing school. It's Easter, and I'm in that weird want to relax/need to study limbo. Unfortunately the former is winning the fight... I am being pulled over to the...

  25. Taking blood pressure. Confused. Help!!

    purplesteth replied to purplesteth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone - you've been a massive