purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Narcotics

    purplemania replied to game over's topic in General Nursing

    do a search on pain management. There are websites for oncology nurses and others for hospice nurses. Try: http://www.cancer.org http://www.acor.org/index.html http://www.cancerlinks.org...

  2. new Rn as a preceptor?

    purplemania replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    Your conscientousness shows what a good preceptor you can be. Remember that novice nurses don't need a preceptor with tons of experience, because they are learning the basics. Also, as preceptor you...

  3. Spanish Certification? Specifically TX

    purplemania replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    technically, in order to work as a translator, you should be a certified translator. I believe there is some liability when a lack of certification exists in legal matters, like signing consents....

  4. Drug Testing

    purplemania replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Each time I started a new job and once as a result of random drug testing. We have a policy that if an employee is involved in an accident or exposure during work hours a drug test is required. I know...

  5. psych clinical-what to expect??

    purplemania replied to earthflower's topic in General Students

    Remember, these clients have KNOWN psych issues and are medicated, not like the unknowns in public. Pay attention to your therapeutic communications as that will come in handy every day that you work...

  6. Can you test for LPN when in RN school?

    purplemania replied to Jill1215's topic in General Students

    Check with your board of nursing, but in Texas this is possible.

  7. how long did you study for nclex

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

    I understand your anxiety. It won't be any easier 2-3 months from now. I recommend that you practice with CD's or study guides or whatever is available to you and sit for the exam right away. You know...

  8. challenging the rn board

    purplemania replied to milicarr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I believe the LVN board might be challenged in some states because it is a vocational license. The RN is a professional license and I doubt it can be challanged anywhere. She just needs to buckle down...

  9. What to do after BSN in Sweden?

    purplemania replied to Swedandy's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that knowledge is never wasted. However, I believe the people who hire nurses will be looking at two main things: do you have a license and how much/what type experience do you have? Most...

  10. Baby cant Burp, any ideas why?

    purplemania replied to Auds's topic in General Nursing

    good advice. What if she aspirates? What if she has does choke? Generally, I have told mom's (of babies with GERD or pyloric stenosis) to keep baby upright about 20 min after feeding. But they have...

  11. Personnal lives or reckless?

    purplemania replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I love to get in airplanes and go places. Could be dangerous, but I prefer to think

  12. UTI/elderly question

    purplemania replied to Krojas21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dehydration affects electrolytes which may have neuro

  13. Chronic nausea in a 12 year old

    purplemania replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your son. My daughter had similar symptoms that were diagnosed (FINALLY) as abdominal migraines. Not too common. Stress related, but causes real sickness. I know you will...

  14. caths.question

    purplemania replied to PCGrad06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think we all have fears about invading a person's body, especially if we are not sure of our skill. This indicates that you are concerned about doing the right thing and are already looking out for...

  15. How are you studying?

    purplemania replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I tell grads to practice, practice, practice taking NCLEX-type questions. It is the language that trips you up, not the content. Remember, 80% of test-takers pass the first time so the odds are in...

  16. Moving from Utah to Texas, need info on TX license

    purplemania replied to zufelt's topic in Texas Nursing

    First, go to http://www.ncsbn.com to see if Utah is a "Compact state". If it is, she can work in Texas using her Utah license. Compact states honor one another's license, but once you establish...

  17. Hospital Grub

    purplemania replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    our cafeteria has a "hot" line, a grill, choice of box lunches, a soup and salad bar. The menus are posted online so I can look ahead. Usually I eat in my office with 3-4 others (I have a small table)...

  18. advice from nurses for a new physician

    purplemania replied to pinkplumeria's topic in General Nursing

    did you write this? may i use it? janeen

  19. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    purplemania replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I have not worked in ICU, but I have done palliative care for terminally ill patients. Talking to them helps me remember there is a person in the bed, not just a series of tasks to perform. Whether or...

  20. no more warning before inspections

    purplemania replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is my understanding that future JCAHO inspections will be unannounced, meaning we need to maintain a standard of excellence. Because the JCAHO is not a federal agency, the inspection does not mean...

  21. GRE Prep Courses

    purplemania replied to RNBEAUTY2003's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I bought two study guides, worked on them DAILY for two months, then took the test without a course. I would at least TRY the study guide tests before spending a lot of

  22. Being a physician's office nurse...a "little" job?

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

    I, too, have worked in MD office and now am in acute care. I hear nurses joking about other nurses not being "real", when the judgement criteria is "you are not doing my job". I have seen this with...

  23. Question

    purplemania replied to Jaycobee's topic in School

    There are school nurse journals and websites, but I do not have that info. I just wanted to say, apply for the job of your choice and assume they are looking for a qualified nurse, like you. I know...

  24. My Fearless Boy & a "lost"ear

    purplemania replied to Squeeta2's topic in General Nursing

    My son did a similar trick while still in grade school. All he remembers is the trip in the ambulance which was "cool". As for hyperbaric, I have cared for two kids with detached ears, surgically...

  25. Liability education

    purplemania replied to kathys's topic in Legal

    I can just hear the nursing students complaining about paying for a law course. They already complain about "illrelevant" courses, such as chemistry and math. Law is changing constantly so it would be...