purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. im really really worried, need some advice please.............

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Please keep us informed. There are lymph glands in the axilla that may be "clogged" or infected (I would think an infection would have other sx as well). I took care of a 6 y/o once with Yersinia. She...

  2. The fingernail police!!

    purplemania replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    This rule is being mandated by JCAHO, following CDC and NIH guidelines. The hospitals are not making it

  3. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    purplemania replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with an RN who had your problem. She bought a special stethescope and, with hearing aids, was able to work. What a

  4. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    purplemania replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you should not be subjected to verbal abuse, regardless of how much you earn. I would make an appt. with the manager and ask for help, an inservice, etc. There may be training films in the education...

  5. I Finally Got A Job in the Nursing Field!!

    purplemania replied to luckyladyore's topic in General Students

    making money is important, but the real gain is the knowledge in patient care, interacting with co-workers and patients and families---all sorts of stuff you will absorb. Ask plenty of questions. You...

  6. chuffed with myself

    purplemania replied to chrisrob's topic in International Nursing

    Is being "chuffed" a good thing or a bad thing? Sounds like you made a huge accomplishment. Congrats to

  7. Help--I have gained 80 pounds within a year

    purplemania replied to Scarlet K's topic in General Nursing

    See the endocrinologist before a chiropractor. You need to rule out metabolic problems that may need treatment, such as thyroid problems. Is there a bariatric specialist in your area? If so, after the...

  8. Phi Theta Kappa... is it worth the $55 bucks?

    purplemania replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    PBK is the academic honor society. STT is nursing specific. The certificate will look great in your office and your resume will be enhanced, but I am not sure if there are advantages other than...

  9. Is English required to be an RN?

    purplemania replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Grammar in this forum and on medical charting are not the same thing. I, too, think there are too many lazy nurses out there not speaking or charting professionally. Our culture has taken the casual...

  10. BNE background checks

    purplemania replied to superpotato's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a situation right now where a GN cannot get a permit and cannot take NCLEX because the declaratory order has not been processed yet. It was received by the BNE in March!!!! This graduate is...

  11. Question about losing a liscence

    purplemania replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Nursing

    The Board of Nursing has a process that follows state guidelines. Ours is posted on the BON website. The program is managed by the BON, and the employer, as well as the employee, must agree to the...

  12. Confused about school

    purplemania replied to Harmony213's topic in Nursing Career

    why do you feel you MUST go to the school you do not want to attend? Sounds to me like you have an excellent plan already. Why don't you work your plan, and transfer later if you need

  13. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    purplemania replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    have you considered getting your RN so that your career will have more opportunities and stability? I went back to school, and now the job I had before I got my RN does not even exist. Good thing I...

  14. British Healthcare?

    purplemania replied to CSLee3's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, when I have been in Europe I used my credit card for payment, then used the paperwork to get reimbursed from my insurance company back home. However, your son's situation is not the same as...

  15. A different smoking question....

    purplemania replied to LTC_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our facility the patient would be offered patches or meds to cope with the withdrawal, but not allowed to smoke, even in a private room. This guy evidently has some

  16. Do you think of "Nursing Education" as a nursing specialty?

    purplemania replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    As an educator I have to stay abreast of new developments, new medications and new practices and be able to teach both the veteran nurse and new graduate in the same classroom. This job is as hard as...

  17. Working in Hospitals

    purplemania replied to MichaelSSSS's topic in General Nursing

    I have never met anyone who didn't have some complaints about his/her job, but nursing in the hospital does have unique situations. The biggest challenge for me is "customer service" when the...

  18. correct calculation of Intake & Output

    purplemania replied to ginger1023's topic in Texas Nursing

    write down what you know is correct. We are talking about YOUR license here. Sounds like the other nurses are taking the lazy way

  19. Need NCLEX review class - Houston

    purplemania replied to thexporter's topic in Texas Nursing

    go online to find out dates/times http://www.kaplannursing.com Or, call the local nursing schools. They may have

  20. Exhausted, frustrated and worried Nursing student!

    purplemania replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that these people have chosen to STAY in that environment, while you are commited to moving ahead. They probably feel threatened a little by your efforts to improve. When I was in nursing...

  21. GI office nurse as a newgrad - waste of skills?

    purplemania replied to newgrad04's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you are satisfied with your job and pay, why risk becoming dissatisfied? Sounds like a great opportunity to show them what you learned. Maybe you can initiate teaching strategies for patient...

  22. Smoking

    purplemania replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we are smoke free. Employees who smoke must go to their car to do so, or on the city sidewalk. Patients get patches. Visitors must go out on sidewalk or leave. Actually went better than I anticipated....

  23. Smoking

    purplemania replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we are smoke free. Employees who smoke must go to their car to do so, or on the city sidewalk. Patients get patches. Visitors must go out on sidewalk or leave. Actually went better than I anticipated....

  24. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    purplemania replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the MDs might have been there to assure the husband's directions were followed or to support you all in case she was not able to be intubated. Might have been serving as legal witnesses, or on request...

  25. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    purplemania replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the MDs might have been there to assure the husband's directions were followed or to support you all in case she was not able to be intubated. Might have been serving as legal witnesses, or on request...