purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. My Feet!! Oh Bad Feet!

    purplemania replied to allamericangirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    a podiatrist helped me narrow down the options that benefited me the most. You could spend a lot of time and money doing the wrong things

  2. How can I help??

    purplemania replied to COwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    do you have a job description outlining your duties? Are volunteers allowed to do direct patient care? (seems like a liability to me). Does your ID badge indicate your status? If asked to do...

  3. Graduating RN No hospital experience

    purplemania replied to Goldenhare's topic in General Nursing

    the majority of new grads have no official nursing experience so you are on the same level as most of your competition. Hospitals do not expect you to have that experience as a new grad and should...

  4. They can put a man on the moon. Why Can't They....

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

    My gastroenterologist allowed me to go on a 24 hr liquid diet, then use a Fleet's before the colonoscopy. More humane. I had Versed and in 20 minutes was up and out of there and on my way to IHOP. As...

  5. Anyone hate their first job?

    purplemania replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    I hated my first job for some of the same reasons, and left after one year. In retrospect, I can see where my sensitivity threshold was too low due to the anxiety of learning to become a nurse. I try...

  6. Sign Language - useful for nurses?

    purplemania replied to Hodge's topic in General Nursing

    sign language is like any other language: when you need it you are grateful you know it. However, be aware there are legal concerns in nursing regarding translators. You would still want a certified...

  7. New grad in MN needs TX license

    purplemania replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is easier to take the exam in the state from which you graduated nursing school. Then complete paperwork found on Texas BNE site to get licensed in TX. I have helped students from neighboring...

  8. Do hospitals hire PART TIME interns?

    purplemania replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    Internship programs are very expensive to the hospital. VERY expensive. The hospital might not want to invest that kind of money in someone who is not willing to work full time or who is just "trying...

  9. Education or None at All?

    purplemania replied to Tree2144's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My graduate school program included many hours in education and practice teaching. More than what is required of teachers getting a baccalaureate degree. So I am offended when people infer than I am a...

  10. Question about initial glucose test for gestational DM?

    purplemania replied to Burnt Out's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think if you are symptomatic and at risk you should do the test. Why wait and worry? Also, glucose in the urine is a LATE sign. It means your blood glucose is high most of the time so is "spilling...

  11. Job Proposal

    purplemania replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    I did a similar thing by writing a proposal on why the position should be created and what the job description would entail. I also outlined what I perceived to be the benefits to the facility in...

  12. Question About Changes in Uniform

    purplemania replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    there is definitely a trend in creating a nursing uniform, but so far it has meant that each facility chooses which dept. gets which color. The patients & visitors seem to appreciate being able to...

  13. mock codes

    purplemania replied to jltaylor's topic in General Nursing

    our codes are similar to what they do in ACLS classes, using a mannikin. We have found our weak areas to be proper documentation and knowing where to find things. This led to uniform equipment and...

  14. My license is probation & I need interviewing advice

    purplemania replied to BeckyJN's topic in General Nursing

    Were you "let go" from your last employer, or did you lose the job because they went out of business? I think it would help if you got written references from previous co-workers, supervisors, people...

  15. Soon to be New Grad....Career Advice

    purplemania replied to zander's topic in General Nursing

    go with the offer that makes the most sense. Remember that ALL JOBS are temporary. The chances of you staying on the same unit your entire career are unlikely. So make the best of whatever time you...

  16. New Job!

    purplemania replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in Oncology

    look it up on the internet. Also, consider that these patients are immune-supressed and anemic. What care does that require? what labs? what drugs? I am sure you will do fine. No one comes out of...

  17. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    purplemania replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    took care of a ranch hand once who was got an eye infection after collecting a sperm specimen from a bull. Until then I had never considered this was a "manual"

  18. NLN Draft of Core Competencies of Nurse Educators

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

    thank

  19. Preceptors vs. clinical instructors

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

    I have done a little research on this topic lately. Seems that precepted experiences are valuable in many ways to both student and the institution. The preceptor generally has an enriching experience...

  20. Education or None at All?

    purplemania replied to Tree2144's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You sound like a nurse already---worrying about all the possibilities. My preference is to have a student who is willing to learn and apply some effort to the program. Some prefer to be spoonfed and...

  21. Help with Tracking In-services

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

    we use a combo of things already on our computer: Education enters names of people attending classes into a database. Each person's "transcript" is available to the manager thru public folders on...

  22. College won't let me apply to CNA program, age restriction? Please help..I'm so upset

    purplemania replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where being a legal adult would be a factor in caring for the public. Even if you find a course elsewhere, can you get a job before your 18th birthday? You can use this year to take other...

  23. Repeat NCLEX taker

    purplemania replied to apg81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please consider this constructive criticism: your post states you graduated May 2005. I realize that is an error because we all think faster than we type, but I thought it might be a clue to your...

  24. Check out: Education Scholar

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

    cool-will pass this

  25. The Future of Nursing Education: Ten Trends to Watch

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

    The ten mentioned are certainly not new topics to nursing. I wonder if they are in rank order? Anyway, the list does illustrate the demand for well-educated nurses who are able to adapt to the work...