purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

Member

  • Content

    2,617

  • Visitors

    11,087

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    19

All Content by purplemania

  1. When should I look for a job?

    purplemania replied to Jo Dirt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not all states have a graduate nurse category. Some states require you to be licensed before you can work. HOWEVER, I would call the HR dept of one or two hospitals, talk to the nurse recruiter and...

  2. Glucose Monitoring

    purplemania replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    The blood glucose test tells you what the blood sugar reading is NOW. The urine test tells you that it has/has not been "high" in the past 24 hours. What is "high"? How long has it been that way?...

  3. Why is this guy's glucose 230? more...

    purplemania replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what shape was his pancreas in before and after the surgery? Maybe he was already diabetic. Maybe his pancreas was injured. Is he on steroids? How is he being fed? Formulas are notoriously high in...

  4. Does "snowing" really exist?

    purplemania replied to heyday's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Read up on palliative care. A website by palliative care nurses (and others) gives insight into this question.

  5. looking for a job in hospital

    purplemania replied to HONEYB's topic in General Nursing

    Call the human resources dept and talk to the recruiter for aides and clerk. In some states you ca be "certified" by having some nursing school completed. Find out what you need to do to get to work...

  6. Anyone call way after their shift to tell just one more thing? :)

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

    I did the first year. Then I realized nursing is a 24/7 job and when I am not there it just goes on. Also, I learned to make better notes as I worked so I would not have people calling

  7. What Should I Do? Please stop me from making a mistake!

    purplemania replied to brina's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to the nurse recruiter in HR. They know the scoop and can give you advice. Plus, they can steer you in another direction if that is

  8. Confused:need advice on career choice

    purplemania replied to jlhalloween's topic in General Nursing

    I would wait till after the baby gets here then apply for LPN school. That way if you can work as a nurse and gain valuable experience. If you decide to get RN in the future you will have the...

  9. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    purplemania replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    There is so much documentation to be done that, in my opinion, nurses prioritze and education is on the bottom of their list. What many do not realize is they are not giving themselves credit for what...

  10. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    purplemania replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    There is so much documentation to be done that, in my opinion, nurses prioritze and education is on the bottom of their list. What many do not realize is they are not giving themselves credit for what...

  11. Career vs. life choices; what is your opinion

    purplemania replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    learn your job and get comfortable with NURSING. Later you can expand your skills, if you decide to do something else. That is the great thing about nursing. You can stay in one place all your career...

  12. mother of 3 undecided for continuing education.

    purplemania replied to LPN1038's topic in General Nursing

    The time will pass anyway. You might as well be working towards your

  13. New Legislation: Increasing Public Safety and the Accountability of Licensees

    purplemania replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I believe this will be nationwide before long. Texas, and other states, already require background checks thru FBI. Our BON publishes photos and bios of people posing as nurses & a list of bad...

  14. ADON job offered to someone outside & not me. Need opinion.

    purplemania replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you really want to pursue a career in that facility? WIth your background it would seem you could go elsewhere and start fresh, without history of bad feelings, etc. Tell the interviewer you are...

  15. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

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

    The above info is very helpful to us all. Thanks. I would add that you should be aware of how ANY religious belief transfers to minors in your state. What would you do if a child needed a blood...

  16. Going home from night shift

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

    I used to buy a bottle of orange or grapefruit juice as I was walking out the door of our facility. That extra boost of glucose got me home. Also, kept the car COLD and sang to radio. Once you relax...

  17. Difference and Training of Medical Assistants and Secretaries

    purplemania replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure, but I doubt the term "medical assistant" is protected by law like the term "nurse". Therefore, people can pretty much call themselves anything they want. In Texas it is unlawful to...

  18. MSN in EDUCATION...advice please...

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

    Is there an online program thru one of the schools in your state? That would be cheaper. Will your facility offer tuition reimbursement? What about financial aid instead of a loan? Even the online...

  19. Please Help with Question

    purplemania replied to Nurse2184's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check online first to see if the facility has jobs listed. If not, go to Human Resources and state " I would like to apply for an LPN position". Wear a decent outfit because they might give you an...

  20. just don't get it

    purplemania replied to erinnRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got my MSN online from Univ of Texas, even though the school is only 40 miles away. I loved it. The assignments were posted weekly. We had a forum with required reading before you responded online....

  21. The nurse as a citizen in the community

    purplemania replied to new user's topic in General Nursing

    First, I recommend nurses join a professional organization, like ANA, in order to have a voice in the community and in their profession. Next, I believe most nurses would have a hard time passing up...

  22. Could anyone tell me the process of RN exam?

    purplemania replied to coffee0806's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry, I do not know the answer but think you are very brave to take the RN exam. I wish you good luck. Could you contact the people who create the exam? Maybe they have

  23. Was this safe?

    purplemania replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel that way. Remember, you have a license so you are legally able to do whatever you have been trained to do. Sounds like you did that. Your charge nurse should have explained more to...

  24. What's the difference between a tuition assistance loan and a sign-on bonus?

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

    you have to repay a

  25. I need ideas for infection control inservice

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

    well, Glo-Germ has a kit for about $50 that has powder or gel (you choose) to put on hands then check with the black light from the kit for "germs". If you cover an object with the powder then pass it...