purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. NCLEX preparation

    purplemania replied to Ms.RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Books and CD's have equal value, but one may be easier to use than the other. You KNOW the information. You just need to practice how to read the question and decide what they are looking for (test...

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

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

    are you talking about using another STUDENT's work, or plagerism? Both are dishonest, but the first indicates complicity and the two students should receive discipline. I hope your mission statement...

  3. Any advice for a new RN?

    purplemania replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the beginning of an exciting career. First off, you will NEVER know everything. It is important to ask questions, even if you feel like you are a pest, because that is how you will...

  4. Stepdown anyone?

    purplemania replied to Ari RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stepdown units can be scary because it is easy to think the patient is on the road to recovery (after all, they were transferred OUT of ICU). But some patients crash and go right back to ICU. Our Unit...

  5. just registered/careplans

    purplemania replied to Priti's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility has pre-printed forms that follow Joint Commission guidelines. There are blank spaces for the nurse to add information that is not already provided on the form. Students in Texas are not...

  6. When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    purplemania replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    We expect a report and charting if feasible. This points up a good reason to keep abreast of charting in case someone has to pick up your patient and only has your notes to go on. It is possible to...

  7. ER ethics

    purplemania replied to UMTXRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you have a preceptor? Can you talk to your charge nurse or nurse manager? You need guidance in learning the difference between practice and policy. Once you have determined that someone's practice...

  8. immunization requirements- 2-step PPD

    purplemania replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Students

    PPD stands for purified protein derivitive, but is called a TB skin test most of the time. Another name is Mantoux, but who cares? The CDC recommends the two-step process in order to establish a...

  9. Pharm as weed out class? at HCC

    purplemania replied to jadespirro's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does the school "use" the course as a weedout class, or are the students weeding themselves out by failing the course? Can you be a success in nursing school without passing this course? I do not have...

  10. Petition for Declaratory Order

    purplemania replied to Katydidit34's topic in Texas Nursing

    You do have a dilemma. My experience with the BNE has shown that people who complete declaratory orders have their paperwork stalled for several months. On the other hand, if you committed a crime,...

  11. Too good to aide?

    purplemania replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an attitude problem, not functional one. I remind our new nurses that the duties of the aide are NURSING duties and that the nurse is ultimately responsible for the duties being...

  12. Conflict in the workplace

    purplemania replied to KellyRN4's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility probably has a chain of command. Get familiar with that policy. Remember that your license is at stake and you are the patient advocate. However, it is important to communicate with...

  13. divorcing while in school advice

    purplemania replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    as Ann Landers (or was it Dear Abby?) used to say: Which is worse---staying or leaving? When you can answer that question you will know what to do. Good luck. I hope you have plenty of moral support....

  14. my D.O.N. frightens me

    purplemania replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    could your unease be due to a lack of security in your position? I found that getting more education eased my anxiety because I knew then I was able to get a job just about anywhere. Self-confidence...

  15. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    purplemania replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    whenever you are attacked by anyone, regardless of that person's mental status, a crime has been committed and the police should be notified. The perpetrator may not end up in jail, but at the very...

  16. pinning ceremony question

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

    The ceremonies I have witnessed will have a designated faculty member do the pinning, unless the student has indicated another preference. Many students have a nurse or someone special to them (friend...

  17. Am I overeacting???

    purplemania replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Offer to pay for the rental but don't give in to the discipline. It seems very appropriate for the

  18. What to do when a family member complains about a coworker

    purplemania replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    the complainers are hard enough to deal with, but the ones I really detest are family and other visitors who drill you on the care being given, then compare your statements to what your co-workers...

  19. How Will The Upcoming Overtime Rules Affect Nurses

    purplemania replied to CHATSDALE's topic in General Nursing

    go to the ANA site. This law does not affect nurses or police or some other

  20. Should New RN list nonRN experience on job apps?

    purplemania replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    All your credentials sound good to me. Be sure to mention any management experience as it implies you have a grip on critical thinking, time management and prioritization. They KNOW you don't have...

  21. help me out please!!

    purplemania replied to dee201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long do you think you will be out of nursing? I doubt you will forget much, but you will lose some confidence in your skills and that will add to new job jitters. If you are going to be out long,...

  22. How to become a BLS instructor?

    purplemania replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Call the Education Dept. of the local hospital(s). They probably have someone who teaches the course regularly and can get you in a

  23. Best Paid State For Nursing

    purplemania replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    you can find out the compact states by going to

  24. Gifts for departing travelers...

    purplemania replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    a gift certificate to amazon.com is great because they can buy what they want: books, videos, all sorts of stuff. I request these from my family for birthdays because they add up and I can use them a...

  25. Considering Nursing school, need advice

    purplemania replied to azgal40's topic in Nursing Career

    I started nursing school at age 45, while working full time. My kids were grown, however. It is not easy, you have to focus on what needs to be done right now, and learn to let some things slide. I...