purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. nurses that work in a hospital that are employed by a private physician

    purplemania replied to sweet thing's topic in General Nursing

    The keys belong to the hospital and should be managed only by hospital employees. This could result in serious legal consequences for all if abuse or other risks occur. I bet the Risk Manager for that...

  2. 1st interview - any advice?

    purplemania replied to kc_jellybean's topic in General Nursing

    We are more casual in Texas probably, and I think slacks and flat shoes are fine as long as they project a professional attitude. Ask about nurse/pt ratios, opportunities for advancement (do they have...

  3. How does your facility identify DNR's???

    purplemania replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Our stickers are hot pink to differentiate from the blood bank bands. The armband is marked with a hot pink marker (we use one band with color markings for dysphasia, fall risk, DNR, latex allergy,...

  4. boyfriends biopsy

    purplemania replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    I have my calendar marked for 2/4 as a day to pray for you and your

  5. Hourly vs Exempt Salaries

    purplemania replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    Iwould not work salary on the floor. As for the "overtime", I have never worked anywhere where you earned overtime for working less than 40 hours. Our staff nurses are scheduled for 36, but if they...

  6. That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

    purplemania replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about your bad shift. I have to comment on the Housekeeping situation. Risk Management and Infection Control should be contacted. OSHA would love to know that employees are at such risks with no...

  7. New grad reality shock?

    purplemania replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    I have studied this quite a bit and can tell you that "reality" cannot be taught, although it must be learned. Ideals are taught in order to ground you in theory and standards and to create good...

  8. reentry nurse needs help with IV Labeling

    purplemania replied to krisssy's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that I think you are very brave for changing careers. I know you will be blessed by that decision and it will be life-changing for you. Good

  9. Interview advice- help needed!!!

    purplemania replied to buckeyesn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The first paragraph of your post listed some of the accomplishments you had in clinical rotation. List them on the resume along with anything else that shows you had experience (name the equipment you...

  10. Did you work full time while in school?

    purplemania replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time as clinical coordinator and surg tech during ADN program. Full time as staff nurse during BSN. Now full time in grad school. It can be

  11. Bad News from school - change of major?

    purplemania replied to BrandiE's topic in General Nursing

    Try talking to nurse recruiter in HR. Tell him/her you are working on getting your nursing license and need a job in the interim. They may have ideas you have not thought of. Ours tries to put people...

  12. Do you remember...

    purplemania replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    after 26 yrs of marriage I was divorced and earning 60% less than my spouse. I figured I had nothing to lose---so I went after my dream. I had lost my home, car, "status" and identity. Hard to adjust...

  13. OB is AWESOME!!!

    purplemania replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I like working with new nurses---their enthusiasm is contagious. Sounds like you will be a great nurse, you are already watching out for your

  14. MRSA and many questions

    purplemania replied to minicus's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA used to be a nosocomial infection but now is prevalent in several communities. It can be very serious, but, like other infections, is worse for people who are immuned suppressed, etc. I have...

  15. Interview Questions

    purplemania replied to Nurse2bNicole's topic in Emergency

    This is a position that can be very challenging, but it so important to that unit. You need to be mature enough to handle just about anything you see or hear without taking it personal and without...

  16. Is Kaplan necessary

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

    It is only "necessary" to people who feel they have to cover every possible avenue. I did not take any review course but used the Saunders and Mosby study guides (same ones I used in school). Passed...

  17. question for new December grads, old and new

    purplemania replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to answer the question about listing other states in your app to which you might have licensure. Texas is a compact state. All compact states recognize one another's licensure, but only one...

  18. question for new December grads, old and new

    purplemania replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Your ATT (authorization to test) should be received soon from Pearon VUE. Our Dec. grads have theirs. It gives you a 90 day window in which to test. You will also receive from the BNE a GN Permit. It...

  19. Going back after maternity leave advice

    purplemania replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    Can you ask your manager to assign a preceptor or mentor for a period of time? If not, ask one of your co-workers if they would be willing to serve in that capacity so you will know you have someone...

  20. Nursing Benefits- Your Input Please!

    purplemania replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I bet nurses in your area receive about the same benefits as employees in other industries. Few employees in this country receive dental/health insurance without paying a portion of the expense. So I...

  21. night shifts....

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for several years. Your family has to be cooperative or it will not work. This means they have to respect your sleep time! You cannot be awakened till your rest period is over NO...

  22. I Really Want To Be A Nurse

    purplemania replied to caramel_goddess's topic in General Nursing

    I would also consider applying for work at a hospital, depending on what you are qualified for, of course. This may offer flexible hours (they are certainly open 24/7) and tuition reimbursement or...

  23. in luv at work

    purplemania replied to tortisshellcat's topic in General Nursing

    the issue isn't whether the "feelings" are real or not, but whether the actions are appropriate. Can you ask for transfer to another unit or to another preceptor? Put some distance between you &...

  24. For PDAing RN's

    purplemania replied to 1 Leg Lance's topic in General Nursing

    If you put data into a personal computer, is that within HIPPA guidelines? I would not want my personal information on someone's computer that could be downloaded at home and emailed everywhere....

  25. Co-Workers teasing your spouse!!

    purplemania replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that people leave a spouse who complained the whole time you are in school and made it hard to study or sleep? Or maybe the student is going to school in order to start a "new life" and...