purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Question regarding IV vs. IVP

    purplemania replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    excellent example of how confusing abbreviations can be. I have even seen PIV for "peripheral intravenous". When in doubt

  2. What can you tell family?

    purplemania replied to NsgTiger's topic in General Nursing

    our patients have to sign a form on admission stating the names of individuals to whom we may share information (medical and financial). If that person's name is not on the form we do not discuss...

  3. Should you agree to talk with lawyers without it being court ordered?

    purplemania replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a fishing expedition to me. I would not

  4. Only 2 semesters left & I'm have doubts about going on

    purplemania replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Nursing

    what is giving you the negative vibes? Is it generic to many jobs or particular to nursing? Remember, you don't have to work in a hospital. There are many ways to be a nurse. Jot down what bugs you...

  5. As a student what do you as a teacher think?

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

    If you can afford to stay home this summer I say do so. If you need the money then working as an aide will be beneficial. I doubt it will make a huge difference in your life, except to give you more...

  6. Need info on starting nursing career

    purplemania replied to ChandraS.'s topic in General Nursing

    No matter what type of nursing you practice you have to be licensed. After that, you learn on the job for speciality practice such as OB. Your duties as an OB nurse would be to assist Mom in delivery,...

  7. NCLEX- Test for more than one state?

    purplemania replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    When you pass the test you will be licensed only in that state. However, many states are now "compact", meaning they recognize the license from other states that have signed the compact agreement....

  8. Fall Prevention

    purplemania replied to oceanblue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Several years ago we did an in-house study on the type and frequency of falls. We audited charts for pt. age, gender, DX, LOC at time of fall, use of narcotics, things you think might contribute to...

  9. Insulin Sliding Scales

    purplemania replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Students

    Sliding scales refer ONLY to regular insulin (rapid acting), not

  10. Constanzi's Solution

    purplemania replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    this points out the risk nurses take when administering unfamiliar meds. I believe MD's should avoid personal labels (except Ringer's solution) and write down the chemical or generic name of the...

  11. Changing positions after only a few months

    purplemania replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. If you present yourself as a stable individual who has learned from your recent experience then you stand a good chance of success in the interview. I would make a list of things you do not...

  12. Essay... Help!

    purplemania replied to grabit's topic in International Nursing

    I would do a search for "graduate nurse", "Novice nurse" and such. Try about.com or Medscape for info. Also try ahrq.gov and wonder.cdc.gov. New nurses have to learn the culture of the facility in...

  13. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    purplemania replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    CNTRN is right. The gossip mill can be deadly and could damage your career. One good question to ask experienced nurses is "How do you manage your time?". I have seen novice nurses get stressed out...

  14. So what do you keep in your work locker?

    purplemania replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    What is a

  15. Scared of the required psych nursing...

    purplemania replied to FutureArmyNurse's topic in General Students

    I think you are exaggertating the threat. Psych clinicals will teach you a lot about yourself, including why you fear some people and how to manage that fear (since they are all around us. BELIEVE me,...

  16. How do you support yourself in Nursing School??

    purplemania replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Students

    I worked full time while in school. Do not recommend it but felt I had no choice. The good news is, when I graduated I did not owe anybody anything! Even a part-time job in a hospital will give you...

  17. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    purplemania replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    the elderly are particularly sensitive to having altered mental status when on Demerol. I believe the thinking is that since other drugs can effectively treat pain without psychotropic side effects,...

  18. Do RN's co-sign assessment sheets at your hospital? What does it mean to you?

    purplemania replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    co-signing is not allowed by the Nurse Practice Act in Texas. The RN must make the assessment and chart it. The LVN evaluates throughout the shift and notifies the RN of changes that may require...

  19. Establishing CPR/First Aid business-Suggestions Anyone?

    purplemania replied to yaddadoit's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Why not find people who are certified instructors in various things and contract them to teach for you? A friend had such a business. He could offer CPR, ACLS, PALS, survivor techniques, what to do if...

  20. The most unexpected thing

    purplemania replied to JuicyJem's topic in Texas Nursing

    as for addresses: your address is public knowledge, same as your license number and expiration date. If you own property, your name and address is public knowledge as well. And if your phone number is...

  21. The difference between lvn and rn?

    purplemania replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    I looked up the delegation paragraph in the NPA. RN's may delegate to LVN's. Sorry. RN's are also responsible for the plan of care. It is my understanding the LVN's in Texas will be getting a...

  22. Biology question

    purplemania replied to KattB's topic in Texas Nursing

    "strongly recommended" means just that---the bio course is not a prerequisite, but they will be expecting you to have a knowledge base and will not be taking time to teach you what you would have...

  23. Help getting started

    purplemania replied to tdale4's topic in Texas Nursing

    Our facility no longer hires LVN's. You might call Human Resources of various facilities, ask for the nurse recruiter, and learn if they are hiring LVN's. You might be better off as an aide or unit...

  24. Just starting out and needing direction...

    purplemania replied to starfishg220's topic in General Nursing

    what is "pre-nursing"? If you mean you are working on an Associates Degree in nursing then, when you graduate, you will be eligible to take RN exam for licensure. Might as well go for RN in that case....

  25. Child Fear

    purplemania replied to jess1998's topic in Psychiatric

    While I agree that kids have night terrors, what you describe is debilitating and should be dealt with promptly. I would either get a second MD opinion, seek out a child psychologist or both. He will...