purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. How do you all like the pain scale???

    purplemania replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    The scales are there to help you assess the patient in objective terms and to determine if your interventions are effective. Why give morphine when Tylenol will do? Saying "I hurt" is so objective,...

  2. Funding for MSN Degree

    purplemania replied to imenid37's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I got a Ralston Scholarship for $1000/year. That helped a lot since I can only take 2 courses at a time. Try the Financial Aid dept at the school and the Dean of Graduate Studies in the college of...

  3. international nursing student from Brazil

    purplemania replied to joecalifa's topic in International Nursing

    sorry I do not know the answers to your questions. Have you tried talking to the Human Resource Dept of a hospital, a nurse recruiter or even an advisor at your school? Hope you get your information...

  4. I need some non-work-related goals...

    purplemania replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    I tried continuing education courses at the local university on topics of interest but no credit. That got me networking with other people of similar interests and I developed great friendships plus...

  5. Article topic ASAP

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

    bio-ethics dealing with patient

  6. Is something wrong with me?

    purplemania replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    I am female and I rarely cry but that does not mean I don't have feelings. Sleep may be your way of coping, but the good news is---you are coping. You sound like a caring nurse who wants to do all...

  7. Am I the only one who does this?

    purplemania replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    you need to talk to a school counselor and/or advisor. The counselor can help you with decision making and the advisor can give you information about what the school can and cannot do to place you in...

  8. lpn

    purplemania replied to sheilad4's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice is to check with the state Board of nursing (http://www.ncsbn.com). Texas does not allow felons to be

  9. Nursing Specialties?

    purplemania replied to dillinger's topic in General Nursing

    It is never too early or too late. If you have an idea where you would be happy, then strive for that goal. Our NICU is willing to hire a new grad and give them several months of orientation....

  10. diabeties

    purplemania replied to sheilad4's topic in General Nursing

    another thing: sweets have fats too, and fats make us fat. Being overweight can make the person who is prone to be diabetic tip the scale and become symptomatic. Obese people are more likely to become...

  11. diabeties

    purplemania replied to sheilad4's topic in General Nursing

    no. Please go to http://www.ada.com or http://www.about.com/diabetes to find out more. If you have diabetes you do not process sweets and carbs the same way as non-diabetics. So your blood sugar will...

  12. Please help me to understand

    purplemania replied to jascraft's topic in Nursing Informatics

    positively. Our clinical applications nurse serves as liaison between IT and clinical practice. Her expertise is important in building programs, networking and training. Companies selling programs for...

  13. Please help me to understand

    purplemania replied to jascraft's topic in Nursing Informatics

    positively. Our clinical applications nurse serves as liaison between IT and clinical practice. Her expertise is important in building programs, networking and training. Companies selling programs for...

  14. what type of patients are on an ortho/neuro floor? (re: senior practicum)

    purplemania replied to MidnyteRaine's topic in General Nursing

    ortho is self-explanatory. Neuro is head injuries, strokes, and related disorders. So you could get all kinds of experiences. People may have aphasia, dysphasia, be aggressive or vegetative, need...

  15. Question about PALS

    purplemania replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think years ago cats were used but that is considered archaic now. The Am. Heart Asso. uses only mannequins (or manikins, depending on which dictionary you

  16. Essential Skills~Input from ALL Nurses!!!

    purplemania replied to msnursealot's topic in General Nursing

    new grads tend to focus on skills, but that is really the easiest part of being a nurse. Managing your time and learning how to prioritize will save you legwork and grief. Ask people how they plan...

  17. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    purplemania replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    clean and out of the eyes (nurse AND

  18. When to start graduate school?

    purplemania replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    go back while you have the momentum. You will be glad later. Anyway, there is NEVER an optimum time. As for experience, well, you will be learning more theory application and this may actually help...

  19. nurse externships

    purplemania replied to vervain's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in Texas but can recommend you call the Human Resources Dept of various facilities to see what is offered. They may offer you a job as an aide, or care tech, instead of extern. I would recommend...

  20. Would like to shadow a pscyh nurse: advice on how to do this?

    purplemania replied to elijah's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't live in those areas, but I can offer suggestions. Call the hospital(s) and try to talk to a nurse manager, charge nurse, nurse educator or nurse recruiter in HR. They may be concerned about...

  21. Has anyone taken the NET recently?

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

    I took it years ago, and thought all the test items were on a high school level. You should do fine. You might ask someone in the Testing Center at your school if they have a practice test you can...

  22. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    purplemania replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave that job, and you probably will sooner or later, be sure to do an exit interview with HR. Maybe they can get some things straightened out by going over the

  23. Buretrol for safety in pediatrics

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

    We use the Horizon pumps (B.Braun). Pedi started using them and now the whole hospital does. They use sensors to "see" the fluid passing thru the pump, so the tubing is not crimped. This means they...

  24. Will my IBS get in the way?

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

    I do and was miserable until I got on Lexapro. It is an SSRI that "calms" the vagus nerve. Therefore, I am less anxious AND have less chance of overreacting. Another thing, even though you will hate...

  25. about that RN who set up unauthorized flu clinics in Washington

    purplemania replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    where did she purchase the