purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. How hard is it to transfer your LPN to other states?

    purplemania replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you need to contact boards of nursing try

  2. Updating CNA care cards

    purplemania replied to MDSlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sounds a lot like the Kardex systems in hospitals. The way I have used that system is to update every shift by having the nurse report from the kardex. As things change the nurse, or clerk, changes...

  3. Are NP's used in the hospital

    purplemania replied to Moriah's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    yes. I worked in a tertiary hospital in a large city that employed several NP's in various departments. It was a teaching hospital, if that makes a difference. Now I live in a smaller town (75,000)....

  4. Do I have to honor my contract?

    purplemania replied to iliket3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    A contract means that two parties made an agreement. If the same two parties agree, the contract can be set aside. Call Human Resources and see what it would take. They don't want a discontent on the...

  5. Roles and Functions of a Professional Nurse

    purplemania replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in General Nursing

    Function is the same as purpose. What is the purpose of a nurse? Roles are the ways we carry out our functions. The roles you mentioned are all appropriate. One clue is that nurses should always be...

  6. Does Texas have nursing unions?

    purplemania replied to blackberry's topic in Texas Nursing

    St. Michaels in Texarkana is unionized. Texas is a "right to work" state. This means if a union exists at a facility and I chose not to join it I am still represented by the union even though I don't...

  7. PICU Tennessee

    purplemania replied to kdc_89's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am now living in Texas but can tell you that Memphis has two pediatric hospitals. St. Jude and LeBonheur. There are many other hospitals and some of them have PICU's. Memphis is situated at the...

  8. "Is there A difference in pay"

    purplemania replied to jenna3uc's topic in General Nursing

    No and yes. All new grads, regardless of where they get their degree, have to take the same exam in order to get their license. So everyone starts off as a "new nurse". However, some facilities pay...

  9. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

    purplemania replied to calirn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Four patients is not a full load in lots of places. You cannot learn to manage your time until you are in a situation where time is of the essence. Just remember to call for help when you need it....

  10. I may be losing my job because of an interview with another job, HELP!!!

    purplemania replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    If your boss says anything just say you were testing the waters and wanted to know what was out there. Until you give notice your boss does not need to know

  11. tips when you have a student nurse

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

    I think it is important to have the clinical objectives posted on the unit for all preceptors and students to use as reference. It helps the nurses to know what level the students are in school and to...

  12. No Overtime Pay after Forty Hours

    purplemania replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I would first contact the Human Resources dept to be sure the practice is housewide, not just the effect of your supervisor. Then I would call the labor dept. or go online. Did you sign any kind of...

  13. vital sign help

    purplemania replied to onduty23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Men and small children tend to be abdominal breathers. I like to check the overall sound of the lungs and the respiratory rate at the same time by

  14. Sigma Theta Tau

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

    I have been a member several years. The biggest advantage to me is the ability to network with area nurses. My field is education and since most of the members are involved with education in some...

  15. From Insurance to Nursing

    purplemania replied to YIAMSOMEBODY's topic in Nursing Career

    In my opinion the people who want to be a nurse should be. There are SO many types of nurses. You will find a niche. I suggest talking to a nursing instructor in the local nursing school. You do not...

  16. Question....

    purplemania replied to Annie2005's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Congrats on passing your exam!!! I would talk to a social worker to find out where this patient population is served in your area. If you are in East Texas this might be an underserved population and...

  17. oral presentations in nursing school-anxiety

    purplemania replied to brandyl123's topic in General Nursing

    I remember 2 in BSN program and several in MSN but all were basically like a book report from elementary school. The instructor gives you guidelines, you follow those and talk to the top of people's...

  18. use Xanax prn - should the school know?

    purplemania replied to NurseTricia99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would not be an illegal drug if you have a prescription and are using the drug according to MD orders. As for being bad for you, xanax can be addictive. However, if you and your MD are honest and...

  19. license was suspended - documentation errors

    purplemania replied to lisa bear rn's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that when the BON made a decision they had to put it in writing. Suspended licensure usually carries stipulations you have to complete before being in good standing again. Did you receive a...

  20. Diversity Awareness in healthcare

    purplemania replied to peacemover's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe that "cultural diversity" is just another way of saying "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". A little respect goes a long

  21. How to deal with unexpected deaths of nurses and other health care professionals

    purplemania replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    We had two nurses from the same unit die within a few months. The unit created poems and photos for a memory wall, which provided comfort to all who saw it. We also had a memorial service for both in...

  22. Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

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

    I used the brain format while a staff nurse and again as a clinical instructor (to keep up with all the students and their patients). Very simple: I created a grid with hours across the top and room...

  23. What are your thoughts on unions?

    purplemania replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are great for people who cannot think for

  24. How old is too old?

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

    I started nursing school at age 45. Mature nurses have just as much cognitive intelligence as younger nurses, and many have MORE emotional intelligence. The ability to work with all types of people in...

  25. I Have Done It!!!!!!!!!!!

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yippy Skippy!!