purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. NCLEX in two days!!!!!

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

    More than 80% of candidates pass on the first try. The odds are in your favor. We are pulling for

  2. Group One background checks in Texas

    purplemania replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. Some consider Group One sufficient. I don't know how far back that goes. If you are new to nursing you had an FBI background check to get your license. Some hospitals accept...

  3. Can't stop the nightmares- please help

    purplemania replied to caren19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are a professional and people come to you for help. Now it is your turn to seek a professional for help. Go, and God

  4. EMT route??????

    purplemania replied to ExAirBagRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Don't know about CO, but in Texas an EMT needs to become a Paramedic before applying for RN bridge program. Many do just that and it shortens their schooling plus they get valuable experience. What...

  5. What is a vocational nurse?

    purplemania replied to vwbugz's topic in General Nursing

    A vocational nurse is an LVN or LPN, depending on the state in which you live. They do not have the same amount of education, privileges, responsibilities or pay as a Registered Nurse. They provide an...

  6. Co-worker had stroke

    purplemania replied to NurseyPam's topic in General Nursing

    So sad. A 46 year old friend of mine had a stroke 2 mos ago but is back to nursing now. She now has some speech difficulties.Tell your friend a lot of people are wishing her

  7. IV starts and drawing blood

    purplemania replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    As a pedi nurse I did not want to stick my patient more than once, and drew blood from the IV site when it was initiated (but never again). I used 22 & 24 gauge cathethers too. However, I would...

  8. What CAN'T LPN's do?

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

    Depends on the state you live in and, sometimes, the practice traditions of the local facilities. For instance, in Texas an LVN can give meds IV push AFTER getting credentialed through his/her...

  9. No luck in finding Nursing job.

    purplemania replied to brotherbear's topic in Nursing Career

    Most of the hospitals in our area are not hiring LVN's. Period. We offer tuition reimbursement for LVN's already employed who want to get their RN, but the future does not look bright for LVN's here....

  10. Question re: testing policies

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

    My personal opinion is that the test should be reviewed in class, after the grades are recorded, but the student does not need to have their test in hand to review. A local nursing school quit...

  11. graduate school for nurses

    purplemania replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was a pedi nurse before finishing grad school with a focus on nursing education. I now am in staff development and love it. I also work as adjunct faculty member to local nursing school. Graduate...

  12. License Reciprocity

    purplemania replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    All 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico have reciprocity. That just means you do not have to take NCLEX but one time instead of in each separate state. I think you mean "compact" states. Compact states...

  13. Getting worried and nervous

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

    You sound like a nurse already---worrying about what "Might" happen. I say go for it and learn to use all your resources. If the school offers tutors, get one. If you need help from other students,...

  14. Problems taking blood pressure??

    purplemania replied to lvn2be's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have your hearing checked first. Could be certain sounds are not audible to you. If that is not the problem, invest in a really good stethescope (ask to try it out at the store). They make them with...

  15. Diploma or ADN??

    purplemania replied to jaylynn67's topic in Nursing Career

    I cannot imagine why salaries would differ. However, I would be sure that the diploma program was accredited by local college/university in case you want to pursue a BSN in the future. You never know....

  16. Help me (new graduate)

    purplemania replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    It happens due to patient ignorance (not stupidity, just not educated as to the "right" way to handle this). If you work in a hospital you are not employed by any physician. The MD is employed by the...

  17. What Was Your G.P.A When You Got Accepted Into Your Nursing Program?

    purplemania replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    Mine was 2.8 but I had lots of experience so they let me in. I had not been in school for >20 years. I finished my ADN program with a 3.2, my BSN with a 3.6 and MSN with 4.0. It finally started...

  18. Nursing without license

    purplemania replied to jansop's topic in General Nursing

    It is a felony offense in

  19. Question for Nurse Educators

    purplemania replied to kitty9898's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    it all depends on what you want to do after you graduate. If you intend to teach in a nursing school they would love you to have a string of degrees, but would hire you with only one Master's in...

  20. Critical Thinking Case Studies

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

    There is a whole subculture devoted to critical thinking theories and practice, but the real key (IMHO) is motivating people to want to think for themselves. Do you have access to any nursing school...

  21. professional boundaries

    purplemania replied to kiwindn099's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    probably more cause for restraint, IMO. As a student I was providing care and what I thought was a friendly bedside manner to a young man (at least 20 years my junior). He asked me to close the door,...

  22. Is There A Reason Instructors Do This?

    purplemania replied to Sheri257's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Of course we want students to fail. That way we will be out of jobs

  23. Question of the Month: Should All Adjunct Faculty Have a Masters Degree?

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

    Having worked as adjunct faculty I will say that education is important, but clinical instructors need real life experience. People who are too long away from the floor have a hard time with new...

  24. Thinking about Grad School for Staff Dev.

    purplemania replied to nurselily3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My university offered three MSN tracks: Education, Administration and Advance Practice. I chose Education and am glad I did. The Admin is a good choice too, I think, for your

  25. Anyone else have this problem?

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

    It is not stupid to have fears. Everyone has them, only the brave confront