purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. How does this job offer sound to you?

    purplemania replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't know what LNA is either, but 6 people caring for 35 really sick patients sounds like a bomb waiting to

  2. Absurd Things That Managers Do

    purplemania replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Worked with a manager who got a boob job and from then on wore tops that showed off her investment. Ugly and inappropriate. But as for your complaint, maybe someone needs to go to the nursing director...

  3. back on the horse...

    purplemania replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    I would think that any ICU will keep your skills up. In fact, you will probably improve your assessment skills. Anyway, once you return to ER you will get back in the grove

  4. First Nursing Job

    purplemania replied to jnic312's topic in General Nursing

    I would hesitate about such a position. If they are hiring new grads, who have not yet learned how to "be" a nurse, then they are not able to hold staff for some reason. This is a position for a...

  5. Help with Tracking In-services

    purplemania replied to InService's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We use a software known as ABRA - I DO NOT recommend it as it has too many built in redundancies and is not at all user friendly. I made up my own grid with MSExcel. It requires looking at the grid...

  6. JCAHO Alert: Tubing misconnections-a persistent and potentially deadly occurrence

    purplemania replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    We are having a skills lab soon - this info will be incorporated.

  7. What can managers do to work on their staffing schedule more effectively?

    purplemania replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    self-scheduling post draft for people to fill in fill it in arbitrarily then let people grip about it Give job to charge nurses on rotation basis so they can see how much fun it is

  8. Mandatory Education for all nurses

    purplemania replied to pepsihla's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is appropriate to expect PROFESSIONALS with licenses to continue their education. Just look at all the new meds that have been introduced in the past few years. However, I saw a resolution...

  9. Am I a loser? I couldn't keep up....

    purplemania replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    It was not your fault, but if it happens in the future be sure to go to the charge nurse for relief. If that does not work, go up the food chain. I think staff sometimes gives the sucky jobs to...

  10. Rebuttal Statement ?

    purplemania replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    need more info - there are all types of rebuttal statements depending on the

  11. families with clipboards/notebooks

    purplemania replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Timothy, notetakers can be intimidating. Ask them what the notes are for. Give them only the bare minimum info. If you are still a student and have the option, avoid that room

  12. Anyone have one of these??!??

    purplemania replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    documentation is your best friend. Get legal advice if you feel threatened. Talk to risk

  13. Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    purplemania replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    This needs to be reported to your supervisor because there are risk management problems asso with someone who mis-represents themselves in any capacity (you can't say you are an MD or even a resp...

  14. Common practice in the USA

    purplemania replied to dzenkipenki's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    how could you possibly be working as an assistant and not know the answers to this

  15. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    purplemania replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    this is what happens when poor communication exists. Do what the policy says. If that is not actual practice, notify your supervisor, but continue to perform according to policy until there is a...

  16. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

    purplemania replied to cu-n-hvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we use the video from the Watchtower website to educate nurses on cultural diversity issues and alternates to blood transfusions. One issue is that parents may oppose a blood transfusion for a child...

  17. online nursing programs??

    purplemania replied to wimpy's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you with the job questions, but there are several online nursing programs. If you are referring to a BSN program I believe you will still have some clinical rotations or competencies to...

  18. Are scrubs a tax write off?

    purplemania replied to tfm2007's topic in General Nursing

    According to Turbotax it is. Keep your receipts or at least make a claim that is reasonable (not in the

  19. Terminated? Do I get paid for unused paid time off?

    purplemania replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. If you were terminated and had paid time off accrued then you are due that time. Paid time off is salary put on "hold". You have already earned it. It is not a future benefit, like sick...

  20. PICC lines

    purplemania replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    For starts, a PICC line IS a central line, only inserted peripherally. When inserted, sterile technique is used. I would think that strict asceptic technique would be the minimum - at least if I have...

  21. Professionalism in Nursing

    purplemania replied to malinne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    think about other professionals. What do they do that gives the appearance of professionalism? Join professional organizations (like ANA)? Gain advanced certifications? Participate in activities that...

  22. best place to live

    purplemania replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    In East Texas we consider Dallas an expensive place to live because of the housing. I guess everything is relative. As for weather, very hot in summer but air conditioning makes it tolerable. You can...

  23. ethnic question

    purplemania replied to firstclass's topic in General Nursing

    Be proud of who you are. Say as much or as little as you want but remember Americans are open minded and open mouth. We come right out and say what we are thinking. It is not intended to hurt your...

  24. Probably going to be terminated, kinda bummed...

    purplemania replied to MultipurposeRN's topic in General Nursing

    why are you working so hard? Maybe you need to pull back, reassess your life, and spend more time with family and friends. Is that possible? I hope you find a good balance in your life

  25. Business Proposal for School

    purplemania replied to awilhelm's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking at some websites for various facilities to get