purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Rn Failure!

    purplemania replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing school is hard. It takes dedication and discipline. Once you make up your mind that nursing school is a priority in your life you will do fine. I know you feel bad now, but think of it as an...

  2. Foam based skin cleansing agents ie Clinisan

    purplemania replied to Sammyanne's topic in International Nursing

    Have you tried getting information from the chemist (pharmacist) or from the drug manugacturer? In the USA the drug companies are required to disclose information from research and studies done on...

  3. Embarassing Q's that I don't want to ask my instructors...

    purplemania replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    The ports usually have different colors. In our facility we use the blue for fluids, white for meds or TPN and red/brown for blood. If there is a need to deviate from that pattern the ports are...

  4. Dilemma: FORCED to float to med/surg - advice please!?!?!

    purplemania replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Texas has a Safe Harbor Act that allows nurses to file a complaint regarding such practices. The complaint is sorta like whistle blowing: the company cannot fire you, and the info is supposed to be...

  5. 66 Year Old Woman Gives Birth...

    purplemania replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like extreme selfishness to me. Poor

  6. Need ideas for honoring RN practicing 50 years

    purplemania replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about a scrapbook with pictures from long ago to now. Pictures of the facility, coworkers, and honoree at different levels of her career. Be sure to get people to sign some pages in the scrapbook,...

  7. New Grad Being Eaten Alive

    purplemania replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    It is normal for new grads to become frustrated and even angry the first year of practice. However, before you quit you need to know that the scene probably is not much different elsewhere. Before you...

  8. Do you complain and nothing is ever done about it?

    purplemania replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our Risk Mgmt hotline is supposed to be anonymous. If you mention your name Executive Mgmt will contact you personally about the outcome. Do you have a Risk Mgmt person on

  9. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    purplemania replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    you certainly have a lot of issues. Why don't you just not go to the ceremony? Think of it like a wedding. Someone else is making the plans and you can decide to attend or not. Certainly easier on the...

  10. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    purplemania replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Besides fatigue, consider the guilt you will feel over not spending enough time with the baby or with your schoolwork. And the expenses! Nursing school needs your full attention, and so do babies. I...

  11. Is This Illegal?

    purplemania replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He is asking you to commit fraud. YOUR license is on the line and the Dept of Labor would expect you to know better too. Anyway, if he lies about this he lies about other things and will eventually...

  12. Gross Anatomy

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

    thanks so much for this

  13. Day clinical vs. Night clinical

    purplemania replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN. You will learn only as much as you allow yourself to learn. I worked nights for years and sometimes did not get a break. Sick people are sick at night

  14. Nursing care plans.. who uses them??

    purplemania replied to leslieanne's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not used in the same way as in school. The purpose of care plans is to teach you to make decisions using the nursing process. The care plan has you write down all the pertinent data to be...

  15. Clinical Bag?

    purplemania replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    As a clinical instructor I will say that most students never use all the stuff in their bags. Take whatever your instructor says is NECESSARY and leave the rest behind. It is hard to find a place to...

  16. corneal transplant post op care for 12 year old

    purplemania replied to crystal angel's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the surgeon will provide detailed instructions. FREQUENT handwashing and keeping hands away from face is vital. Do not touch the tip of the medication bottle on ANYTHING, including the eyeball....

  17. Justice Rape Document Blasted for Omission

    purplemania replied to rhon91's topic in Emergency

    The Justice Dept is the one that makes the laws on how to prosecute, and the laws cover how to obtain and handle evidence. Remember, guidelines are NOT laws, so any medical professional can discuss...

  18. Talk to middle schoolers RE: Nursing. Help!

    purplemania replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    I would cover the importance of handwashing, of covering your face when you cough or sneeze and of not sharing food/drinks. I would discuss the importance of saving 911 for real emergencies. Also,...

  19. puncture wound... what to do?

    purplemania replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    watch for viral symptoms as there is such a thing as cat scratcg fever (and the cat does not have to scratch

  20. DNR means Do Not Treat

    purplemania replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    my beef is not that there are a variety of DNR's status labels (with drugs, without compressions, etc), but that it is difficult to communicate the EXACT wishes to all pertinent personnel. I have...

  21. I'm clueless about what to put on a new grad resume...

    purplemania replied to luckymichelle's topic in Nursing Career

    Once you put the date of graduation everyone knows you are a new grad and cannot possibly have nursing experience. Think about what a nurse does (or get out an old textbook that outlines the role of...

  22. What ?'s Should I Ask the Recruiter?

    purplemania replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me how many new grads are not aware of what shift they will be working. It also amazes me that many new grads insist on working M-F, day shift only, because they have a family (I guess the...

  23. A message to new grads: NEVER....

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

    never think you are the only one who has sweated out NCLEX

  24. What made you decide?

    purplemania replied to RNview's topic in Nursing Career

    what transition? Do you mean transitioning between school and work? I always loved babies so pedi nursing was a no-brainer for me. I am now in staff development because I like to teach. I am...

  25. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    purplemania replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    if money is the real issue then quarantee her the amount you are willing to give and let her get financial aid or scholarships for the balance. She might even do it the old fashioned way---work for...