purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Signing new grad contract?

    purplemania replied to kurlykay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we have grads sign so they won't grab the money and run. Orientation is VERY expensive and we want them to stay. If they leave before the time period expires, the money due us is prorated. If your aim...

  2. How to help new mother who is very detached from baby

    purplemania replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    our nurses notes have an area to document assessment of the bonding between mother and child. Social work should be notified as neglected babies can be starved or beaten. However, I have to add that...

  3. failed nclex

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

    Prepare your brain by reviewing the study guides and prepare your body by getting the rest and exercise you need. Then tell yourself that lots of people fail the first time who go on to be successful...

  4. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    purplemania replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    I do not understand how she remained so obese. Somebody was evidently bringing food. We had a lady >700 lbs whose husband came into the ER crying (thought he had suicidal ideation or something like...

  5. Some ??s about CNA training, pay, etc.

    purplemania replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot speak for Houston, but in East Texas the CNA pay is around $8/hr. We allow CNA's to work part-time so they can attend school and would love to have some who wanted only to work holidays and...

  6. new grad rns ?

    purplemania replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    probably, but be sure you get plenty of orientation. I had a friend who was put right on the floor as a charge nurse over LVN's with tons of experience. She was miserable and quit soon after. You need...

  7. medication calculations

    purplemania replied to welz26's topic in General Nursing

    here is a good site to bookmark for this and future questions.

  8. Qualitative Research

    purplemania replied to milenko's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    also, many libraries have actual copies of the articles. You might look at the American Journal of Nursing, to start. There are LOTS of journals. The librarian can help you narrow the search to one...

  9. Need suggestions on BSL/CPR certificate!! Many thx

    purplemania replied to Isabel2004's topic in General Nursing

    First, it is BLS (basic life support), not BSL. Yes, you can do the whole course in 9 hours, or less. You should get a manual with a pre-test to complete before class, then bring to the class for...

  10. Dead Beat attorneys how do you get your money?

    purplemania replied to Tango71's topic in Legal

    you can file a civil suit without an attorney by just going to the court house and filing out some forms. When he gets served that might wake him up. Of course, I would be tempted to go to his office...

  11. When taking care of elderly parents damages your career

    purplemania replied to jad2's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I believe, when you are emotionally ready to work, that you could explain the gap in your employment record as "the time my father became ill and then expired". That...

  12. How far as too far to drive to college? how far would you drive ?

    purplemania replied to azebe00's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas that is not considered "too far". However, I like your idea of restricting the drive to two days. You could go early or stay late at school to study. One hour of uninterrupted study time was...

  13. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    purplemania replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse friend had this done last year. She had some post-op complications but now is very glad she did the surgery. What she spent on surgery she has saved on buying clothes off the rack and no more...

  14. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    purplemania replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    we started a new service excellence program with the emphasis being on the service we provide to EACH OTHER (service to public also part of it, but we started on being nice to one another). First we...

  15. Question about uniforms

    purplemania replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please wear appropriate underwear with white! I see students, male and female, in all sorts of attire that draws unwelcome attention. BTW, when my class graduated we had a white uniform burning party...

  16. How to quit

    purplemania replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have absolutely made up your mind to leave then PLEASE let the manager or the nurse recruiter in HR know the reason. Things can't be fixed if they are hidden or washed under the rug. Believe...

  17. Surgical Techs

    purplemania replied to Sflowerssweeney's topic in General Nursing

    techs are not allowed to do anything requiring licensure, such as IV meds, assessments and planning care. They are really helpful in setting up trays, being extra hands, sterilizing equipment and...

  18. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    purplemania replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    I chose nursing because it involves direct care, is constantly challenging to me intellectually and physically (and emotionally sometimes) and because nursing integrates so many other professions...

  19. Dealing with a student who submit another's work

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

    if an instructor gives back a test I assume it is ok to share, since it is then "mine". Anyway, I attended a school that had old tests in the library for student reference. As educators, we need to...

  20. passed the NCLEX, now what?

    purplemania replied to pink-coated apple's topic in International Nursing

    I can't believe you have gotten this far without knowing the answers to those questions. I would call (or visit) the Board of Nursing for New Mexico. Ask about an attorney to help you get thru the...

  21. With an ADN can I be a ER nurse right out of the program?

    purplemania replied to zlip14's topic in Emergency

    You can be hired and probably will be, but I echo the sentiment that new grads need med-surg experience. ER nurses are required to make accurate assessments rapidly. I know they focus on the...

  22. What to do in this situation?

    purplemania replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Nursing Career

    I bet she asks everybody the same ole thing and that the decision will be made on how you looked, your credentials, and their immediate need. Don't worry. If you are not offered a position ask what...

  23. Writing on Fetal Heart Monitor Strips

    purplemania replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    if you chart on the strips you have to keep every inch of them, or it is like pulling sheets out of the chart and throwing them away. Many facilities keep all the strips anyway, but just thought I...

  24. What would you have done?

    purplemania replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I had a parent take pictures as people walked in the door. SNAP! Before you knew what hit you. I told her she was not the only one with "rights" and if she used the photo in ANY way I would sue her...

  25. please help on background check in BNE!!!

    purplemania replied to Rob7177's topic in General Nursing

    if you call the BNE they will tell you to file a Declatory Order. They will not discuss anything over the phone, as they do not want that liability. It costs about $200 to file the order (which is a...