purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Consequences of Bad Choices

    purplemania replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    has anyone asked the patient his

  2. Seeking Information

    purplemania replied to kaelling's topic in General Nursing

    good question. I wonder if your HR dept. can give you info. There should be no reason to deny access to info about yourself. It is my understanding the purpose is to follow licensed people who move...

  3. Question about pre-reqs

    purplemania replied to KattB's topic in Texas Nursing

    Call or go to the school(s) you are considering and ask for pamphlets or info on their degree programs. All the pre-reqs will be outlined for you, then you just check off the ones you have had. Bear...

  4. Taking out the trash

    purplemania replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    I take out the trash daily from my office. No big

  5. Rectal temps in peds

    purplemania replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Have been a pedi nurse for many years and note that for some reason people just can't let go of the old-fashioned notion that rectal temps are better. There is more risk involved. Our pedi MDs do not...

  6. JCAHO Question

    purplemania replied to jward's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Our facility gives the newborns a hospital id#. We use that number and the

  7. How are "older" grads accepted?

    purplemania replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    I was an older grad and wondered about being accepted, but it turned out that all nurses of varying age, gender, ethnicity really just want a good co-worker they can depend upon. You will do

  8. How are they luring nurses to your hospital?

    purplemania replied to azulrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    New hires get a small sign-on. Some qualify for small moving expense reimbursement. We actually have a low vacancy rate due to retirement, ins., tuition reimbursement and other benefits. Salaries are...

  9. Telephone orders...read back and verified...

    purplemania replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    We write V.O.R. (verbal order readback) or T.O.R. (telephone order readback). Really not that

  10. Dangers of nursing

    purplemania replied to koan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    don't forget that all these risks occur in the general population as well. Just being exposed to the public puts us all at some risks. The alternative is to be a hermit, I suppose, but the pay is...

  11. Does anyone know how workman's comp works?

    purplemania replied to BarbPick's topic in General Nursing

    consider this: if you don't follow the rules for reporting and treatment then you cannot expect them to follow the rules about

  12. Good news

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    good luck. you deserve a

  13. Need Help, Working on Paper

    purplemania replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The variables you mentioned all pertain to function. That is why I favor Ida Jean Orlando's theory of the nursing process. She stated that first the nurse must identify FUNCTION, then process. You...

  14. Crying, Cursing in Class and other Drama

    purplemania replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    obviously there is a lot of anxiety related to tests, but some people have too little self discipline react appropriately. Sorta like road rage--just can't control themselves. Worse, anxiety is...

  15. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    purplemania replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    what if she had requested a CS and the MD refused? Would the MD be charged with murder? I think she should be sterilized and the other baby taken away from

  16. not sure if i have..........

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job. Live your life. You can always go back to doing what you are doing now, if you find the new job does not suit you. Who knows? You might find it opens doors to other

  17. RN license

    purplemania replied to Jodylynn's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend you contact the Board of Nursing SC for exact info. If both states are compact you can start work immediately in SC with your NY license. You would still have to complete certain forms, so...

  18. Pass Rate of NCLEX Online

    purplemania replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    this site has a list of all the Boards of nursing for each state:

  19. Low fat diet and preschoolers

    purplemania replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    check with the Am. Pediatric Acadamy or some such. A balanced diet and exercise ought to be sufficient for any

  20. Maxed out student loans??

    purplemania replied to tennyson's topic in General Nursing

    how about working part-time somewhere and getting the ADN? At least you would be earning a nurses' salary a lot sooner. Even if you have to work a year before returning to school that would be better...

  21. I Dont Knoow?!?

    purplemania replied to Dream2BAneoNurs's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    are your relatives nurses? Do they really know the differences between the types of care in these units? I would talk to the nurse manager (s) to get their input then go with my heart. Remember, all...

  22. Please Help Me

    purplemania replied to deniseS's topic in General Nursing

    Being pregnant should not interfere with your decision. I believe the group ins. for the new employer has to cover your expenses just like any other employee. We have hired new grads who delivered 1-2...

  23. Problem with husband and nursing

    purplemania replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    At least in a hospital setting you have the knowledge & equipment handy to protect yourself and you are aware of the possibilities. Heck, you can get exposed to stuff at the grocery store and...

  24. social work to nursing

    purplemania replied to Freeda's topic in Nursing Career

    The University of Texas at Austin, just up the road from you (Texas-speaking) has a bridge program for people with "other-than-nursing" degrees. I believe it takes about 15 months, and some of the...

  25. ICU internship

    purplemania replied to otherside's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't have ICU experience but I work with new nurses. You can do it if you have a good preceptor and the facility has a reasonable training program. Ask about those. All new grads are nervous, no...