purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. R.n. Refresher Course

    purplemania replied to Faynell's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you have not practiced in 5 years Texas REQUIRES you to complete a refresher course. They will consider your situation and make recommendations as to how many of the 10-15 courses you must...

  2. Board of Nurse Examiners?

    purplemania replied to nekhismom's topic in Texas Nursing

    there is no practice act for LVN's because it is a VOCATION and LVN's work under the license of the RN in charge. BTW, I enjoy dealing with our BNE office. They are professional and cooperative to

  3. license tranfer

    purplemania replied to kelbel's topic in Texas Nursing

    also, check out http://www.ncsbn.org for a list of Compact states. Texas is compact. If Missouri is also, then you can work in Tx with a Mo license (at least until you establish a residence in

  4. The difference between lvn and rn?

    purplemania replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    RN's in Tx must do the initial assessment, LVN's evaluate. RN's may assign patients and duties to an LVN, but only delegate to unlicensed personnel. LVN's may not assign to RN's, but may also delegate...

  5. First Year Nursing student needs some advice on assignment......

    purplemania replied to leanne_25's topic in International Nursing

    we usually do not do homework here, but think of the different people a nurse encounters. If you were standing at the nurses station and had a question about meds, what would you do? who would you...

  6. Please Hellllllllllp!!!!!!!!

    purplemania replied to tahirah210's topic in Ob/Gyn

    no new info to add but applaud your decision. Maternal-child nursing is a wonderful field and you will never be bored, for

  7. literature review

    purplemania replied to catherineoleary's topic in Texas Nursing

    as a Pedi nurse I learned that patients with chronic conditions, such as CF, may be delayed in growth and development because they are sick a lot and not around other kids. Might look in growth &...

  8. Bathing - scared to death!

    purplemania replied to jennysjewels's topic in General Students

    All nurses have something that bothers them, so you are not unique in that area. I predict that when the situation presents itself you will not be alone, since someone has to be there for you to...

  9. hours??

    purplemania replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    a lot of our staff are married to other staff members. Many try to get the same shift, and manage to do so. Some prefer opposite shifts so as to cover child care, etc. It can be done, but one of you...

  10. Race relations and nursing enviroments

    purplemania replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    I have never seen a racial problem where I work now, or in the past. These things usually come down to individuals, not whole classes of

  11. 13yr olds having babies.

    purplemania replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have started this response twice because I really don't know what words to use. My heart goes out to your family, including that precious grandbaby you have not met yet. This will be the most...

  12. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    purplemania replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    nurses who don't know the difference between smart and smart

  13. Confusion: MS or MSN?

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

    I bet the school has their catalog online. If not, call the Dean's office and ask someone to send you a brochure, etc. I like to know what I am getting in to before I start something. BTW, sounds like...

  14. Preemie mom with a question

    purplemania replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Would you be satisfied with reading them in the presence of someone in Medical Records? That would only cost you time. If it were me I would be interested in seeing the "admission" form, stating her...

  15. Could be nursing school reject w/4.00

    purplemania replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I would telephone the Dean of the College of Nursing and POLITELY explain your dilemma. If you approach it professionally, with all your credentials, the Dean is more likely to pull for your...

  16. Extra pay for certification or degrees?

    purplemania replied to Baby Catcher's topic in General Nursing

    our facility pays $1hr more for BSN. Certs are $0.35 hr more and must be on an HR approved list for your unit. However, most units have at least two and EVERYBODY is required to have ACLS or PALS or...

  17. any ideas regarding prescription refills??

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

    the more people in the information line the more confusing it is. The last clinic I worked in had the secretary, or whoever answered the phone, put the call in the nurse's voice mail. The nurse...

  18. Need Advice From Students And Nurses

    purplemania replied to heatherbless's topic in General Nursing

    looks like you might have to decide whose career is taking first place for the present. No matter what you decide, if Hubby does not agree it may create problems. Commuting is horrible. I only commute...

  19. Texas Nursing School

    purplemania replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know your circumstances, but UT Austin has a bridge program for people who have non-nursing degrees. You get thru nursing school much faster. All the schools you mentioned are great. Check out...

  20. pregnant

    purplemania replied to mbelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is not the time to keep secrets from the doc. You will feel better when you hear from him/her whether or not to really worry about the meds. I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy and healthy...

  21. need advice on precepting special nurse

    purplemania replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    If she is not able to perform as any other nurse is expected to do on your unit, she needs to be elsewhere. This may be a blessing for her as she will be constantly stressed with not fitting in, peer...

  22. Would you assist in abortions?

    purplemania replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I assume you mean elective abortion for the purpose of birth control. No, I could not assist. Life begins at conception and the baby's life is as important as Mom's. Anyway, it is a misconception that...

  23. what to say at an interview..

    purplemania replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    The interviewer knows not to expect experience from you. Jargon can be learned and is not expected either. What is expected is being clean, polite, have a copy of your resume and any other papers they...

  24. what to say at an interview..

    purplemania replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    The interviewer knows not to expect experience from you. Jargon can be learned and is not expected either. What is expected is being clean, polite, have a copy of your resume and any other papers they...

  25. Consequences of Bad Choices

    purplemania replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    has anyone asked the patient his