purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. What jobs can I get with my BSN if I don't pass Hesi/Nclex?

    purplemania replied to doodlebug914's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you could seek a teacher's certificate to teach grade school or high school sciences. I would get a tutor for the HESI, or contact the Sylvan Center or some such place. Sounds like you need to focus...

  2. LTC blood draws

    purplemania replied to gomernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you also need to know the proper order in which to draw blood so that the chemicals in one tube do not ruin the specimen in the next tube. Some things (Ca) have to be on ice. There are several items...

  3. Question on nclex

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

    With NCLEX you always assume that you are in a perfect facility, with exactly the right equipment/meds at hand and the MD in the room. NCLEX-Land. In this scenario, with the information you provided,...

  4. Help with getting pts to accept death

    purplemania replied to amandac's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    check out this site for guidelines on terminal illnesses and death/dying: http://www.guidelines.com I agree with the other posts. The training has to be done by YOU, not the patient. You have to learn...

  5. Touchy Situation Possible

    purplemania replied to cincygirlpnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would approach it as a time for "sharing", rather than teaching. And I would try to get them to tell you particular problems they are having, or what the ideal shift would be like. Put those on a...

  6. To record or not to record - that is my question!!!

    purplemania replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    and don't forget to take extra batteries to class, just in

  7. Didn't pass one clinical rotation, don't know why

    purplemania replied to moonlite48's topic in General Nursing

    why would the school care how old you are? All they sell is tuition. They cannot guaranatee a job to anyone, of any age. My advice is to corner the Dean or the clinical instructor, or both, and see...

  8. The Final Exam ...

    purplemania replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    Cute! It reminds me of the old joke about the athlete being told he had to take a test to demonstrate that athletes were more than just jocks. The question was, "how many seconds are in a year?" He...

  9. Good Preceptors?

    purplemania replied to remigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Performing skills is the easiest part of nursing, because you can learn them by observation and a little practice. The hardest part is time management and prioritization of tasks, which I understand...

  10. What are web courses like?

    purplemania replied to littlebitt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My degree program is 100% online and I love it. The assignments are posted for me to retrieve whenever I please. There are deadlines given, of course. Testing can be done online too, using passwords...

  11. I Passed!!! Yes!!!

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

    Good for you! This is a major achievement.

  12. Who do I use as my reference?

    purplemania replied to mrigas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ask your nurse manager. If you feel that he/she would not give a positive reference, ask one of the nurses who knows your work. If you have floated to another unit frequently, ask that manager also,...

  13. 40 yr old wanting to be a nurse

    purplemania replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where is Chester County? Anyway, to answer your real question, I say go for the ADN vs. LPN. The time and $ spent getting your RN license will be worthwhile and pays off quicker when you consider the...

  14. student in need of advice

    purplemania replied to hopeful student's topic in Nursing Career

    Where in Tennessee are you? Would you be willing to relocate? I would apply at EVERY nursing school around you, and ask to see an advisor or instructor from the nursing school. Then I would tell that...

  15. When should I start job hunting?

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

    I would start interviewing with the nurse recruiters at various facilities (and keep a notebook of what they said!). We would probably want you to work full time until you got out of orientation,...

  16. Should new LPN grad go into Med/Surg right away?

    purplemania replied to J Lynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Every job is temporary, even if some last longer than others. And no knowledge is wasted, even if all you learn is this job is not for you. So go with your heart (or pocketbook). You can change your...

  17. I'm so bummed!!!

    purplemania replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    you may have to find an alternate approach. Consider working in a facility that helps pay tuition. Have your contacted the financial aid dept. in your school? Are you eligible for grants, instead of a...

  18. past diagnosis registration querie?

    purplemania replied to inneedofachange's topic in International Nursing

    I would expect them to be considering the type person you are NOW, not years ago. And how many people are treated for depression anyway? (lots) I would not worry about it. If it comes up in the...

  19. Moving to West Memphis

    purplemania replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am sure you are aware that West Memphis is just across the bridge from Memphis, TN, which has a major medical center. You will have lots of opportunities to practice in various settings. There are...

  20. Your priorities

    purplemania replied to Sahn's topic in General Nursing

    God then family then

  21. Meningitis vaccination??

    purplemania replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

    I have never gotten ill from any vaccine, except to run a temp with the smallpox vaccine WAY BACK IN 1965. I would take it, as you will be exposed to all sorts of stuff. Also, as a pedi nurse, I can...

  22. Care Plans an Exercise in FUTILITY??????

    purplemania replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Care plans is one reason RN's are paid more money than LVN's in a hospital. We (RN's) need to document how we intend to care for that person and adjust the plan to reflect the patient's change in...

  23. Pain Management CRNA

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

    I get the impression that the program is designed to educate CRNA's in pain management, but only within their current scope of practice. Article 15, around line 200, lists objectives that are very...

  24. Vision req. for NICU?

    purplemania replied to Katy18's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    why is your vision not stereo? I, too, recommend seeing an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist and get the full scoop and maybe some correction. Uncorrected vision with a 2 diopter variance (such as yours)...

  25. How Do I Get Into Critical Care Nursing?

    purplemania replied to mrigas's topic in MICU, SICU

    Focus on school right now. Even if a position is not available in a critical care area when you graduate, your nursing knowledge will not be wasted if you learn how to make good assessments,...