purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

    purplemania replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    and who is feeding the baby now that they are

  2. Acls Megacode

    purplemania replied to dbbsnrn's topic in Emergency

    AHA requires that you take the 2-day provider course if you are unsuccessful with the previous course plus one re-attempt. So it isn't your facility that is making you do that. I would recommend...

  3. Didnt do so hot in NRP class...

    purplemania replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please give yourself time for all your education to integrate into your brain. That is called "becoming" a nurse. I believe you will find it easier when you have more experience under your belt and...

  4. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    purplemania replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many variables to consider. For one thing, you cannot have too many new nurses on a shift at one time. The mix needs to be balanced with experienced nurses. Also, if you have a current...

  5. I don't WANT to be a doctor

    purplemania replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Are you involved in ANA or some other professional organization? That would develop your professional growth and help you network with other nurses. It might even show the fam that nurses ARE...

  6. two full time jobs for a new grad

    purplemania replied to shyinla2004's topic in General Nursing

    great way to burn out and hate nursing all together. Also, you might get attached to that money and have a hard time settling for less. Funny how we spend all we make! Remember that your job is to...

  7. *HELP*Confusion with Interview??

    purplemania replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of the problem is in the system of hiring. HR does a portion and the unit manager does a portion in our facility. The manager wants a committment but HR holds the purse strings. So the...

  8. Patient complaints

    purplemania replied to am4182's topic in General Nursing

    EMT's can be real smart mouths sometimes so blow off what that one said. The comment is a sign of ignorance (of how to be CARING, for one thing. A remark like that makes the whole facility look bad)....

  9. What do CNA's/EMTs/RN's do in the ER?

    purplemania replied to netgeek's topic in Emergency

    Depends on state law. In our facility we do not have CNA's in the ER. We have some Paramedics (more education than EMT). They are allowed to assist the nurse or MD but cannot plan care, make patient...

  10. What do CNA's/EMTs/RN's do in the ER?

    purplemania replied to netgeek's topic in Emergency

    Depends on state law. In our facility we do not have CNA's in the ER. We have some Paramedics (more education than EMT). They are allowed to assist the nurse or MD but cannot plan care, make patient...

  11. interested in becoming a nurse

    purplemania replied to mommieto2kiddies's topic in Nursing Career

    Adn and BSN nurses both take NCLEX-RN to get their license, but BSN is a college degree and may be required for some jobs. Our facility does pay $1/hr more for BSN nurses (> $2000 year). You do not...

  12. Remedial Education for failed boards

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

    I suspect that she has enough resources as far as pharmacology is concerned. Sounds like you need to determine her study habits, ability to read (is dyslexia a problem?), any evidence of short term...

  13. Choosing how and what to do to get started with nursing - HELP!

    purplemania replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    talk to HR in local hospitals. They may have jobs that would pay tuition, salary and get you acquainted with the medical industry. Surgical tech? Rad tech? Those do not require a lot of prep work....

  14. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    purplemania replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Your message was way too long to read every word but the impression I got is you are not happy where you are and don't know why. Just do your job and don't let someone else's attitude get you down....

  15. kids and parents

    purplemania replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    some parents feel so out of control that they are looking for another excuse other than poor parenting. Why don't you just give her a "pill" and let her go home??? Some people want instant

  16. RN job in jeopardy please help

    purplemania replied to fe3's topic in General Nursing

    I find it difficult to believe anyone dusted for fingerprints AND got a match in that short of

  17. Problems at the door?

    purplemania replied to MichaelLooney's topic in General Nursing

    You are working in a stressful environment. People who are COMPLETELY able to detach are not as healthy as you think. Our facility offers employee assistance program for counseling, free for the first...

  18. phone calls no outsider would believe

    purplemania replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    I used to take call for MD's. One night a woman called from the ER waiting room to ask me to call the ER and get her seen ahead of the crowd. She way over-estimated my

  19. Education question?

    purplemania replied to coopsc1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ask the

  20. Please!!!!Need some advice.

    purplemania replied to tx esrun's topic in General Nursing

    working in a nursing home will not prepare you to work in a hospital. If that is what you want, then go for it. But if you are lacking confidence in your ability to work in a hospital and really...

  21. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    purplemania replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    I started nursing school when I was 45. Got my ADN, then BSN then MSN (Finally!). Time will pass anyway. You might as well be working towards a goal. It is a great sense of

  22. Ethical considerations

    purplemania replied to globetrotter's topic in General Nursing

    does not matter what the other person does/says/looks like etc - what matters is your own bias. That is the real crux of the problem - trying to identify what you can/cannot tolerate and how to deal...

  23. advice, please! medication error

    purplemania replied to mcksa's topic in General Nursing

    I believe insulin is responsible for more REPORTED med errors than any other drug. I feel your pain, really. Hope your facility is one that sees an experienced and repentant nurse who deserves mercy...

  24. arrrgghhh

    purplemania replied to nurse em's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is not a law that you MUST have only one nurse to 44 patients. They are risking your license. Get out now and don't look

  25. RN Program Prerequisites From Foreign Country

    purplemania replied to MrMojo's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I do not know the answer and hope you get an answer soon. Have you written or phoned the Board of Nursing in California? Good luck and welcome to