purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. disturbing article in Wall Street Journal

    purplemania replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should state the statistic was due to only a few being educated to the computer until you know the facts. It could be the statistic was interpreted

  2. Help with advice for school related items

    purplemania replied to megsmommy04's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you wait till school starts to see what you need? Some facilities will not allow you to use the PDA because of risk of downloading or entering private patient information. Your best tool...

  3. Terminated for typing a petition

    purplemania replied to cdsable's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    did you type this petition on your own time? I think there are other avenues to address complaints - like thru the Board of Nursing. Involving patients is just not ethical in my

  4. OLD RN of 58 needs career advice please!

    purplemania replied to krisssy's topic in General Nursing

    I too am 58 and left pedi nursing to work in Education/staff development. You would be a perfect candidate. You could probably get a job in the Ed dept of a hospital while you work on MSN. I would NOT...

  5. Questions, HELP, and suggestions for A & P I

    purplemania replied to mdbarker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    work on your A&P and algebra a little each day to keep it fresh in your mind. 10 min will make a difference. There is a coloring book available in most bookstores that is helpful in learning...

  6. Clinical support nurse position ....help

    purplemania replied to theresa_b's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds cool to me, but I am in staff development anyway. You could have lots of freedom to develop your own curriculum, policies and procedures. You might have a say in purchasing since you will be...

  7. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    purplemania replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be fine unless it is alcohol

  8. Need some tips with eyedrop administration

    purplemania replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pull down lower lid gently. Have patient look up to forehead. Drop med in"sack" you just formed with lower lid. The problem with putting med in inner canthus is that the tear duct is situated there...

  9. Recent thoughts of MSN

    purplemania replied to -Emma-'s topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, the MSN is the next logical step. Most programs have a few generic classes in the beginning, but you really ought to have some goal in mind or you will waste time and money. Check out the local...

  10. care plan rationale?

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

    Your textbook will have rationales, so you should not have to go to additional expense. Basically, just make a list of what you will do for that person and why. (Dehydrated? Start IV). Then expand on...

  11. Man shoots himself in the ER

    purplemania replied to SANDMAN_RN's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like he was wanting help or he would not have waited till he got to the ER to make the attempt. So sad. I cannot imagine how you continued to work but want to say you were very brave. The ER...

  12. Job Shadowing

    purplemania replied to Marissa22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, contact the Education dept. for that hospital to see if you can shadow in a different area. I understand you want to see babies being born, but you will still learn in virtually EVERY dept....

  13. Am I doomed to never becoming a RN?

    purplemania replied to salsaking's topic in General Nursing

    Besides loans and grants and scholarships there may be tuition reimbursement or contracts (where the hospital pays for school in exchange for your commitment to work a certain period with them after...

  14. Was I wrong to refuse to help?

    purplemania replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    It is dangerous to determine significance of EKG's "by committee". Best to let MD make the decision anyway,

  15. Have my 1st interview...practice questions??

    purplemania replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Ask about how to persue personal and professional growth. What are avenues for advancement? What is the one thing that makes this facility a great place to

  16. cell phones

    purplemania replied to jenna_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, we can't get any reception in our facility due to lead in the walls. SO you have to go outside like it or

  17. Opinion Please!!

    purplemania replied to Future_RN_Kamaria's topic in Texas Nursing

    Some hospitals in East Texas DO pay extra for BSN. Many pay tuition as well. I got my ADN then BSN and MSN but it was slow go and I worked full time. If you are able to get your BSN I recommend

  18. Hello I am taking a pole

    purplemania replied to michw2's topic in General Nursing

    I never look at the names. BTW: The word is "poll" for voting and "pole" for a big

  19. Is it legal/ethical for preceptor to sabotage student?

    purplemania replied to Roland's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When a nurse is on trial for malpractice the first question to decide is "Did the nurse have an obligation to the patient?" Next, "Was harm done?". Last, "If harm occured was it due to an overt/covert...

  20. Nurse Educator Conferences / Events

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

    NNSDO has a meeting in Fla in July. Check out

  21. I don't think I understand pain management.

    purplemania replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree with either nurse (or Instructor). Unless the state laws prohibit it, we are allowed to administer opioids for pain relief even at risk for double effect (pain is relieved but...

  22. Do you get sick more often in peds?

    purplemania replied to ER1010's topic in Pediatric

    Every nursing unit, regardless of patient population, has it own set of germs. I worked peds several years and was sick only once - from a virus I caught by kissing the cutest little baby. So it was...

  23. Money Hungry Patients

    purplemania replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a cousin who acted the same way. He even threw himself off a scaffolding to collect insurance from employer. He died at age 45 due to diabetic complications (which he blamed on the incompetency...

  24. Use of Morphine for end of life comfort

    purplemania replied to Wicherubgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, I believe in it's use for end of life care. Yes, I have used it (once). It is my understanding that Texas law allows for the use of medications that have a double effect because it is important...

  25. Co-sleeping?

    purplemania replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had an infant screaming from a room about 6-8 rooms from the nurses' station. The infant was sleeping next to Mom (although we discouraged this). I went to the room since the baby would not quit...