purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. What Do You Think About the "Nurse Generalist" Movement?

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

    We have always trained nurses to be generalists, only now they work as specialists and there is no way you can prepare every student for every speciality. In Europe several countries start each...

  2. Can you see your exam if you fail?

    purplemania replied to MelRN80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    why do you need to see it? If you are repeating the test you will get totally different questions anyway. I'll bet you know the information but are having trouble with the language of the test and...

  3. Traditions, Existing Paradigms, and Sacred Cows in nursing and nursing education

    purplemania replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The list sounds very negative, but does not offer any solutions for change. Educators are obligated to many governing bodies (State, School & others). Trying to fit in all the "must haves" is...

  4. why no tylenol before blood cultures drawn?

    purplemania replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    if we suppress the temperature then we may be allowing germs to replicate without nowing what we are dealing with. Blood cultures are ordered when a fever is present. Masking the clinical presentation...

  5. Things that make you go hmmmmmmm....

    purplemania replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of a facility requiring a contract in exchange for mentorship. I understand contract for bonus pay or tuition pay. As for the difference between MD and RN, the RN's are on the...

  6. What is Happening with the Texas BON!!!

    purplemania replied to barefootlady's topic in Texas Nursing

    this is probably true of any BON in any state. The Texas BNE has been doing background checks on new grads for more than a year. Prior to that, they had to depend on candidates volunterring...

  7. Contrasting pay and holidays in US with UK

    purplemania replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. Not enough time off for workers in USA (all workers).The older I get the more important I feel it is to be with family and friends and ENJOY

  8. Tsunami's effect on the country of Sweden

    purplemania replied to InfRN's topic in General Nursing

    My son lives in Taby with his Swedish wife and 2 children. His father in law, step-mother and 6 yr old brother-in-law were in Phi Phi and barely managed to escape with their lives. His father in law...

  9. fasting before surgery - unneccessary?

    purplemania replied to trent's topic in General Nursing

    what bothers me is that people adhere to "NPO after Midnight" when that was designed for procedures occuring between 0600-0800. Some people think midnight is a special hour for some reason, regardless...

  10. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    purplemania replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    why do you have to go to work to get rehydrated? Maybe you need to go to the ER. It is commendable that you consider your co-workers, but infection control is a big issue in hospitals and you did the...

  11. How many places do you document an order?

    purplemania replied to nursegoodguy's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a n acute care facility. We have almost as many steps, but not all. There is no calling the family. What a

  12. Iv's and blood draws

    purplemania replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    we did mannikins. But I really learned by doing it on patients. We let our new grads work in the lab or same day surgery half a day just doing phlebotomy. By the end of that shift they are experts!...

  13. Axillary temps; how accurate/inaccurate are they?

    purplemania replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Axillary temps, like oral temps, are accurate if technique is correct. Just be sure to indicate how you obtained temp regardless of route. I think you did the right thing and it showed critical...

  14. patient acuity levels

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

    OHHHHHHHH I feel rich. Thank you so

  15. patient acuity levels

    purplemania posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    any worksheets out there to share regarding staffing grids based on patient acuity? I would like to have it broken down between unit clerk, nurse aid, LVN, RN---anybody who is on the nurse manager's...

  16. Second Bachelor's.......BSN??? Help!!

    purplemania replied to wje9516's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a fine profession for anyone interested in being constantly challenged. It is never boring. There are many ways to practice nursing, so the profession fits lots of personalities. I think...

  17. patient acuity levels

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

    ok, maybe I am making this too hard. Anyone have a patient acuity worksheet of any kind they are willing to

  18. Advice for GN

    purplemania replied to Bridge's topic in Emergency

    You will not be expected to know it all, so don't beat yourself up when you make a stupid mistake (and you will). Ask the seasoned nurses how to save time and prioritize and manage time. Very...

  19. ethical delemma(sp?)

    purplemania replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    look at it this way: if he had to lay off a person in order to keep the business afloat would he lay off that person? YES. So, you are laying him off instead. It is just business. He will understand...

  20. quality standards of nursing higher education

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

    Go to the American Asso. of College of Nursing and order "The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice". Also, try the ANA "Scope and Standards for Nursing Professional...

  21. Okay, now a question for nurse educators from a pre-nursing student

    purplemania replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Admission tests are one way to filter out persons not likely to complete the academic portion of the course. If tests are not given, or have weak criteria, then people are admitted who will have...

  22. A question for nursing educators: Why can't students see their final?

    purplemania replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We allow students to make appt with instructor to discuss any test, but student is not allowed to have copy of

  23. Theme for Nursing Seminar

    purplemania replied to St.rein's topic in General Students

    need more info. Who is the audience? Will you pay for professional speakers? How long does the seminar last? Give a sample of previous themes. Go to "Current Events" on allnurses for some good

  24. drug abuse,confidentiality

    purplemania replied to desperate's topic in General Nursing

    what does your lawyer say??? This is a legal question, not a nursing one. I hope it all turns out well for

  25. Need advice about re-entering nursing after stay at home mom

    purplemania replied to JNT'smom's topic in Nursing Career

    All nursing is stressful to some degree. I would start by calling the nurse recruiters in the facilities you mentioned. Ask them about possible courses for re-entry nurses. Do they have orientation...