purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Broken collar bone question

    purplemania replied to Kaseyrn2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hesitate to give an opinion as I am not an expert in this area, but would recommend you ask your MD about resource information. He/She can order articles from the hospital library to pass along to...

  2. I am SO excited and proud!

    purplemania replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    well, I have no idea how "great" wound care is, but I congratulate you on being able to practice your passion. You can be my nurse, should the need

  3. ADN program transfer

    purplemania replied to cshelly12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Almost every US school now has a web page. Do a google search for the names of the schools then look at their catalog online. They may even have a contact number or email where you can leave a...

  4. more questions

    purplemania replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, it takes someone special to be a nurse but you won't learn it by watching. You have to do it. And if you think L&D is your area, fine. The wonderful thing about nursing is that it is so...

  5. Certification pay

    purplemania replied to grammyr's topic in Emergency

    We don't pay differential, but certifications count as points for the clinical ladder, which does pay the nurse

  6. Can you pay the bills on your nursing salary?

    purplemania replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I live alone and pay all my own expenses with one salary, plus help out my kids sometimes. I do not drive a big car or live "flashy". Neither am I frugal. Just

  7. Associates or Bachelors?

    purplemania replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. I got my ADN first, went to work in a hospital and continued with BSN/MSN. At least I was able to work and get tuition

  8. Cannula sizes

    purplemania replied to littlehobo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are right. Habit has a lot to do with it. But in ER they often choose larger bore in case fluids or blood has to be rapidly infused. 22 g works fine for most patients but I would not recommend...

  9. A&P not really helpful in nursing school!

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

    Try reading some charts and you will quickly see who knows anatomy. Depending on the kind of nursing you will be practicing, you will need to know anatomy. For instance, what veins are you accessing...

  10. BSN? Looking for someone who knows about NP/MSN

    purplemania replied to sn216's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In our area a BSN gets $1/hr more than ADN graduate. That is more than $2000 year. Sorry, don't know about schools but wish you all kinds of

  11. Question about blood sugar levels

    purplemania replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    When was the last time the glucometer was calibrated? What is his Hgb A1C and how long ago was that done? What was his fasting blood sugar at the MD's office? If all these are in normal ranges I would...

  12. what is a med-tech

    purplemania replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    Med Techs are not licensed professionals, like nurses. I would be surprised if a Tech earns $20 entry level. There are no shortcuts to good jobs. You have to have education and/or qualifications or...

  13. nurses continuing ed...

    purplemania replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I finished my ADN program, got my license, then worked full time and went to school part-time for BSN pre-req's and course work. The programs I am familiar with will not consider your application for...

  14. 52 just finishing CNA class and having a ball

    purplemania replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Iwas in the same dilemma. I was 45 when I started nursing school and I worked full time in order to live. I kept my grades up, so I received academic scholarships. But believe me, it was hard. Have to...

  15. Student supervision

    purplemania replied to 1Tulip's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Believe me, there IS a shortage of clinical sites. We have 4 nursing schools wanting sites in our 150 bed hospital and, of course, they all want the same days. The Instructor must be on site, but does...

  16. To be an ANCC Accredited CEU Provider

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

    It is expensive but worth it (IMHO) because we can charge for the classes. I recommend the Provider Workshop your state ANA offers. You learn a lot about doing the applications and so forth, plus you...

  17. IVS and inserting Catheters

    purplemania replied to nursewannabee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone is scared of hurting a patient or doing something wrong. We all went through that. It is normal. You are normal. I am glad to know you care enough about potential patients to want to do your...

  18. Nurses and nursing student, how do you talk to your PCP?

    purplemania replied to westcoastgirl's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you ask them if there is a communication problem? I will say that students tend to think every disease they learn about is just around the corner. But it sounds like more than that is going...

  19. need info on smoking during pregnancy

    purplemania replied to nurseinmo's topic in General Nursing

    check out your state's health department website. Look for pregnancy and for smoking. Then just do a google on both (pregnancy + smoking). Smoking decreases circulation. Pregnancy puts greater...

  20. I just sent in my grad school application today! Wish me luck! :)

    purplemania replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats! It is a live-changing decision just to enroll. Are you aware there are books and websites to help you with GRE? Remember, it is not NCLEX, so your license is not at stake. Somehow that made...

  21. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

    purplemania replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call MD now. You could be losing valuable electrolytes and/or become dehydrated. Do not feel guilty about something beyond your

  22. Wearing Gloves for Injections

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

    I wear them. You only need a little bitty amount of blood to become

  23. dumb questions

    purplemania replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Check the culture sensitivity report. If the patient is on the WRONG medicine I would call. Otherwise, I would

  24. i can't get a job...

    purplemania replied to shyone2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you get a letter of recommendation from an instructor? I agree that the nurse recruiter in HR is your best

  25. How much to reveal in interviews?

    purplemania replied to bigmona's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a difference between having and interest and having a burning desire. If you are a novice nurse you really might change your mind after you practice for a while. I would be open about the...