purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

    purplemania replied to nimbus2004's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live near Dallas, but if I had the chance I would move to Austin. It is beautiful, has magnet hospitals, and is smack dab in the middle of

  2. Gifts for clinical instructors?

    purplemania replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    $150 is too much and maybe even inappropriate. A card is a nice touch. I have had students give me lotion (every nurse needs that!), pens, calendars - small stuff we all use. But cards are very

  3. Warm mist vaporizer or cool mist humidifier?

    purplemania replied to austin heart's topic in Pediatric

    The Pediatricians I used to work for preferred the cool mist. It is easier to breathe. That is also what is used in the hospital for all age patients. Heat tends to add to the inflammatory process...

  4. Is it possible....??

    purplemania replied to Carebear77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes if you are not working and know how to manage your

  5. After a hysterectomy, will the patient have normal sexual function?

    purplemania replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    probably be better since the worry of unwanted pregnancy is gone. The secret is estrogen. If it is diminished then taking it orally is an

  6. Requirements for becoming a nursing educator

    purplemania replied to sgrho99's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    good question. Why don't you call some nursing schools? You might get better

  7. Confused!!!!!! What do I do

    purplemania replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    you are going to need to talk to school advisors. I know that the Univ. of Texas in Austin offers an accelerated program for people with a degree in non-nursing areas to obtain a BSN. My thoughts...

  8. Endorsing license question

    purplemania replied to funinsun's topic in General Nursing

    If your application for NCLEX was based on your NC info and the ATT came from the NC Board, you will be given a NC license after you pass your test. THen you need to apply to the Montana board for a...

  9. Hours

    purplemania replied to TinaRiy85's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospital nurses in our area are SCHEDULED for 32 hours per week. However, it is not hard to get 40, although mgmt tries to hold down overtime (over 40). Some areas like cath lab or GI lab or...

  10. PLEASE paper due-Nursing student- 5minute Questionairre 6?'s- gender stereotypes?

    purplemania replied to daze's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. I read and hear that stereotypes exist but do not experience it in my practice. 2. I think males have the same advantages as females in connecting to patients, depending on the patient. If the...

  11. Are women psychologically predisposed to cattiness?

    purplemania replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    It is just a method to control your environment. Men are more likely to exhibit false bravado or macho behaviors, in my opinion. To me it is the same

  12. Has anyone ever been assaulted by a patient?

    purplemania replied to OUBobcat94's topic in General Nursing

    I had a two year old pinch my boob when I leaned over him. Does that count? Seriously, I would consider filing a police report if assaulted. People should learn how to

  13. I don't understand this profession..

    purplemania replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I don't believe these behaviors are restricted to nurses. Second, in my research on nurse personality I learned that we tend to have expectations for ourselves and others that may be...

  14. What do you honestly think you would have done?

    purplemania replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a tertiary hospital once with EXTREMELY sick kids (transplants, burn, cardiac surgery---very sick). We were told if a full evacuation became necessary to concentrate on the child that had...

  15. Post Conference Ideas

    purplemania replied to EmmaSwan47's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How about topics related to lectures? Feeding pumps, enteral and parenteral feedings and nutrition in general. Do they know which meds can be given via PEG tube? How about assigning them into groups...

  16. What do you do in a group project when some people just dont "do it"

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

    On group projects I have participated in we were asked to evaluate the members of the group. This allows the instructor to know who is the slacker and gives the students a heads-up on what is required...

  17. ADN to BSN

    purplemania replied to lawc2315's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to be an MD to be an anesthesiologist. I think you meant CRNA. That requires RN plus work history plus special schooling. Check out http://www.thecb.texas.state.us for info on higher...

  18. 1st year nursing student...ratio proportion..help???

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

    do a google search on math +ratio and proportion. That should get you plenty of info. Schools are favoring dimensional analysis now instead of R&P. Your instructor will show you

  19. I Passed!!!

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

    Congratulations! A real

  20. night shift - sleep dilemma

    purplemania replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    you really need to be off the night before the class and the night of the class. I had a similar problem in BSN program but grad school was all online. Like you, I felt school was a way to get off the...

  21. Is Indiana RN allowed to give Ketamine for procedural sedation ??

    purplemania replied to samaritan's topic in Emergency

    Better check your Nurse Practice

  22. *rant* "Nurse" at office answering questions.

    purplemania replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is against the law in Texas to represent yourself as a licensed nurse when you are not one. Is that not so in your state? The District Atty. in Texas prosecutes people who pass themselves off as...

  23. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    purplemania replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the Red Cross. Today in East Texas a local nursing school sent students to there and they were directed to the fairgrounds where many refugees are being sheltered. It was a huge experience for...

  24. 77% Rule

    purplemania replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    In my BSN program the minimum OVERALL grade was 75%, for any one course. In the MSN program a minimum of "B" was required to pass

  25. abandonment

    purplemania replied to grannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you did not mention how close to shift time you made the switch. That could make a difference in whether or not the other person had time to get to the unit by report time. The above post is correct,...