purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    purplemania replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    Working with new grads I have learned there are some things generic to all in the beginning. Many of the above posts are great. Here is my 2 cents worth: You will not come out of school knowing it...

  2. WHat is the minumum needed to keep your licence current?

    purplemania replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas the RN's must have 20 contact hours every two years (when license is renewed). Fortunately, my facility provides them free of

  3. What's you highest...?

    purplemania replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    12 yr old with serum glucose of 1200. She stroked out, but survived. Family was not aware she was

  4. I need help with a managment paper about answering call lights

    purplemania replied to robin_nicole's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    whatever you do, don't support the beeper system. We tried it housewide and many nurses revolted. The patient would call the front desk and the clerk would beep BOTH the CNA and nurse. Sometimes you...

  5. Interview Blues

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

    I am sure they look at the total package. It would seem unnatural for someone NOT to feel anxious at an interview. I would be leery of that person. Good luck in your

  6. Old TB , any impact on nursing schools applications, jobs?

    purplemania replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Nursing

    or it could be old histoplasmosis, especially if you ever lived in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley area. If it is, you will need an Ophthalmology exam to rule out ocular histo. I recommend a visit...

  7. Old TB , any impact on nursing schools applications, jobs?

    purplemania replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Nursing

    or it could be old histoplasmosis, especially if you ever lived in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley area. If it is, you will need an Ophthalmology exam to rule out ocular histo. I recommend a visit...

  8. "Cookie Cutter" uniforms

    purplemania replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Are you willing to quit your job over this? If so, you need to express your opinion at the meeting, as most people will not say anything, but grumble about it later. I would make it an economical...

  9. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    purplemania replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I love students. I get irritated sometimes when they take 20 minutes to get vital signs or make a career out of caring for one patient. Worse, some students will want to talk when all...

  10. Staff devel. questions

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

    I keep a template on various forms, then fill in the info as needed and save on computer. Some people use floppys. I have found it helpful to visit people on the job and ask how they are doing, what...

  11. Rude and crude RN

    purplemania replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    we had to let a nurse go for such talk. The patients were not aware, but his co-workers were so put off by him, and worried about making assignments where he would be less likely to cause trouble,...

  12. Education Needed to Become a Nurse

    purplemania replied to tiggerroo's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the above post, with one exception. There is a big difference in the responsibility of the RN versus the LPN. Both may do similar tasks, but the RN is required to do the physical...

  13. Failed my drug screen!!!

    purplemania replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Lortab is very much like Vicodin: hydrocodone. If you have a prescription and are taking the medication for a legitimate reason there should not be a problem. Borrowing someone else's meds is a...

  14. Diamonds in school?

    purplemania replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    The facility and/or the school may not want the hassle of being responsible for your loss, if any. Also, jewelry does not really have a place in a germy environment. Third, what would the diamond do...

  15. What is your hospital's policy on supplemental feeding?

    purplemania replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We encourage breastfeeding. Many of our Hispanic Moms want the baby to have a bottle till their milk comes in so our challenge is to prevent nipple confusion. Our case manager and some of the...

  16. Fact or Fiction????

    purplemania replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    have you contacted your Board of Nursing to verify the

  17. Anyone go through a divorce while in Nursing school?

    purplemania replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students

    I left him after 26 years of marriage. Separated in Oct., started nursing school in Jan, and divorced by April. School helped me focus on me and my future. By the time I looked up, YEARS had flown by...

  18. Respiratory Assessment Case Study with Lung Sounds!!

    purplemania replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    He has JVD and pale

  19. PEDS or PICU?!?

    purplemania replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    I would try pedi first to get accomplished in assessment and other skills. Then you can transfer to PICU with more

  20. Ethical Question

    purplemania replied to Patient's topic in General Nursing

    it is an attention getter and shows a lack of maturity and good judgement. Regardless of whether or not she continues to talk this way on the job, she will probably exhibit immaturity and poor...

  21. How to Volunteer w/o being "in the way"

    purplemania replied to alphafe's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never seen a volunteer in LD or nursery. Maybe other facilities do this, but the liability would seem great to me. I cannot justify having an untrained person present to care for a patient in...

  22. Having to work Holidays:(

    purplemania replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Celebrate the event, not the date. Choose a date when everyone is able to get together and rejoice in

  23. Puzzles and games website request

    purplemania posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Looking for (a) free downloads on puzzles and games I can use for maternal-child clinical students or (b) not free, but good enough to buy software to create my own games. Any recommendations?...

  24. Puzzles and games website request

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

    thanks VickieRN. I will check these out. Meanwhile I am learning how to do it on MSExcel, but sure takes

  25. How do I know if I have MRSA????

    purplemania replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Kids are more likely to get MRSA from being around other kids. However, there are lots of bugs out there. NEVER bring anything out of a room, unless it is in a trash bag, regardless of what the...