purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Baxter PCA Pump Questions

    purplemania replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    if they ask when to press button, just tell them press whenever you are in pain. The machine will give them a dose if it is time. If it is not time, just press again later. If you can't wait, call the...

  2. state is threatening to go after license over precharting

    purplemania replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we had a nurse prechart that she had evaluated a patient. He died before the last entry was timed, which was a definite clue that she was precharting. The family grabbed that one big time, because the...

  3. Suggested Reading!

    purplemania replied to alphafe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Spirit Hits You and You Fall Down is a must read for anyone working in a multi-cultural environment. You will not be able to put it

  4. What is the Role of an RN?

    purplemania replied to KB75's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility (hospital) the RN is required to do the initial assessment, handle central lines, begin blood transfusions, do IV medication pushes, initate the plan of care, initiate patient...

  5. NCLEX - disaster questions

    purplemania replied to madi_88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend you look at the CDC site to see what are the hot topics. Many states are requiring bioterrorism education (or continuing education). In reality, the subject does not matter. If you can...

  6. How does your hospital handle staff who want to vote?

    purplemania replied to directcare4me's topic in General Nursing

    People who work long hours should try to vote early. You know it will be next to impossible to vote on a day you work, so plan ahead. Otherwise, allowing people a specific time to vote would be...

  7. Ouestion about Blood Transfusion

    purplemania replied to nursemary9's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is like yours. As a nurse, however, I decide who does not fit the parameter and will do vital signs more frequently for CHF, renal disease, many previous transfusions, etc. I think the...

  8. "New staff" reference manual for the ED

    purplemania replied to Joshua21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My experience has been that people will not carry this around and read it when needed because of the bulk and infrequent need. We have all of our P&P's online and accessible to all staff. If that...

  9. "New staff" reference manual for the ED

    purplemania replied to Joshua21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My experience has been that people will not carry this around and read it when needed because of the bulk and infrequent need. We have all of our P&P's online and accessible to all staff. If that...

  10. Opinions on IV Poles

    purplemania replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be easy to make them scope up and down. Too many are not dependable and will not maintain position. Also, I think they should be able to be easily broken down where you can attach it...

  11. Opinions on IV Poles

    purplemania replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be easy to make them scope up and down. Too many are not dependable and will not maintain position. Also, I think they should be able to be easily broken down where you can attach it...

  12. What is the philosophical derivation of Imogene King's goal attainment theory

    purplemania replied to alexbel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    too many good books in the library about this. You will remember it better if you look it up.

  13. What is the philosophical derivation of Imogene King's goal attainment theory

    purplemania replied to alexbel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    too many good books in the library about this. You will remember it better if you look it up.

  14. Calm my Nerves Please!!!!!

    purplemania replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Our aides get a classroom type orientation from the Education dept. first. Then they go to their home unit and are assigned to work with another aide to learn their job. The charge nurse, and other...

  15. Calm my Nerves Please!!!!!

    purplemania replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Our aides get a classroom type orientation from the Education dept. first. Then they go to their home unit and are assigned to work with another aide to learn their job. The charge nurse, and other...

  16. OK, i feel silly asking...but what is team nursing?

    purplemania replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    The way we have done team nursing is this: The RN's and LVN's and a CNA are assigned a number of patients. The RN is responsible for doing all the assessments, plans of care, IV pushes, conscious...

  17. OK, i feel silly asking...but what is team nursing?

    purplemania replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    The way we have done team nursing is this: The RN's and LVN's and a CNA are assigned a number of patients. The RN is responsible for doing all the assessments, plans of care, IV pushes, conscious...

  18. how can i pass pharmacology

    purplemania replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    I think Jemommy has the right idea. The information is like learning a new language. The more you hear and read it, the more familiar it will

  19. how can i pass pharmacology

    purplemania replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    I think Jemommy has the right idea. The information is like learning a new language. The more you hear and read it, the more familiar it will

  20. nursing diagnosis

    purplemania replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans http://www.rncentral.com http://www.careplans.com http://www.nursing.about.com/health/msubplans.htm These might help you some. One important tip: do not confuse medical and nursing...

  21. nursing diagnosis

    purplemania replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans http://www.rncentral.com http://www.careplans.com http://www.nursing.about.com/health/msubplans.htm These might help you some. One important tip: do not confuse medical and nursing...

  22. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    purplemania replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I too was drinking a lot (but it was a hot Texas summer, so I justified it), voiding a lot (but I was drinking water all the time) and eating a lot (normal routine for me at that time). My parents and...

  23. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    purplemania replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I too was drinking a lot (but it was a hot Texas summer, so I justified it), voiding a lot (but I was drinking water all the time) and eating a lot (normal routine for me at that time). My parents and...

  24. Why don't they like part-time nurses?

    purplemania replied to lyceeboo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I doubt that it is anything personal. If I had to make a business decision about staffing my floor versus your education, I would attempt to staff my floor. Everyone has to decide what their own...

  25. Why don't they like part-time nurses?

    purplemania replied to lyceeboo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I doubt that it is anything personal. If I had to make a business decision about staffing my floor versus your education, I would attempt to staff my floor. Everyone has to decide what their own...