purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. RN accountability in long-term care facilities?

    purplemania replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are anxious now I doubt you will feel more comfortable later. How can someone who is not an RN train you to your job? How can one person possibly know what is going on with 30 people, much less...

  2. is rudeness a prereq.?

    purplemania replied to luv-my-dal's topic in General Nursing

    I come across this a lot. Sometimes the preceptor is tired and overworked, physically and mentally. Sometimes the preceptor is just plain mean (I want them OFF the preceptor list). Sometimes the...

  3. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    purplemania replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    can't speak for all hospitals, but our grads get base of $17.50. Doubt any seasoned person is making that

  4. 1st CODE.....

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

    Re: Dopamine. Our pts. must be in ICU or IMC unit for dop. drips Re: Your reaction. Normal. Each code is an adrenaline rush and imprints all sorts of images into your mind. Turn them into "positive"...

  5. Sufenta

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

    Are ou a nurse? Is this a stolen

  6. Accuchecks

    purplemania replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    Insulin bottles should be discarded within 30 days of opening or expiration date on bottle: whichever comes FIRST. Actually, some manufacturers are saying the medication is good longer than 30 days so...

  7. Does anyone have Admission Nurses?

    purplemania replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    What are your responsibilites? Do you do the initial

  8. an assignment.

    purplemania replied to volume's topic in General Nursing

    Also, LVN's have work assigned to them by RN's and are restricted from practicing certain skills due to insufficient education. What they are allowed to do, many do in a "professional manner", but...

  9. Getting it on the MAR: How hard is that?

    purplemania replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    what we are currently doing is: MD/RN writes order then places copy in pick up tray. Pharm tech makes rounds q 1-2 hrs (must phone in STAT order, then place copy in same tray). Next rounds pharm tech...

  10. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    purplemania replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    the reason for hush hush is because you would be tempted to compare your work with someone else's and decide it not fair that person is paid more so you develop attitude that interfers with job....

  11. :( sad and in need of advice

    purplemania replied to jacobsmum's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry. what a huge worry for such a little guy. My experience with pedi ICU was that we offered mostly symptomatic support. Steroids are offered sometimes. There is no viracide that I am aware of...

  12. Future nurse here

    purplemania replied to Grommer's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Informatics is a field that combines nursing with technology (of course, all nurses USE technology, but I did not think it was what you meant). There is a degree for NI and a web search will...

  13. So Freaking Frustrated!

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

    I don't know about other hospitals but our maternal child area has very little turn over. People have been there 15-20 years in some cases. Is there a pedi hospital in your area? Are you willing to...

  14. Very disappointed in my nursing program

    purplemania replied to classicaldreams's topic in General Students

    Key phrase: You ARE paying for the education. In return you expect to be treated in a professional manner. I would request conference with Dean. As for career choice, this should not be the deciding...

  15. Soooo Upset at Palliative Care Doc!

    purplemania replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot address the palliative care issue, but the rudeness of the doctor I WILL address. You will learn this as you get older, but what I would have done is interrupt the MD when it became apparent...

  16. I failed..........

    purplemania replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry --- I know this meant a lot to you.

  17. I am scared..

    purplemania replied to n8isgr8's topic in General Nursing

    Bless your heart, I feel for you. Take one step at a time. Talk to Financial Aid about $ for RN program. The NET was designed for high school graduates, so you KNOW you can do that. I agree that...

  18. When does it get better

    purplemania replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    I am in staff development and hear your complaint at least once after every orientation period. Nursing is hard. Really hard. You will feel incompetent some of the time and scared the rest of the...

  19. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    purplemania replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    The CDC claims that nothing takes the place of handwashing, although gloves are a necessity lots of the time. I take 400 i.u. of Vitamin E PO qd, use medicated lotion at work. When I sleep I put on...

  20. How many IVs....

    purplemania replied to linfull's topic in General Students

    As a seasoned nurse I will add that the purpose of school is to prepare you for the board exam. You will learn skills at work, because facilities have various policies, guidelines, equipment, etc. I...

  21. Kicking my butt...

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

    Its called stress. If need be, write notes to yourself. Focus on what you are doing at that minute. Do not carry problems from home or work over into school or vice versa. Eliminate as much mental...

  22. i am so stressed out pls. help!!!

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

    my advice: you know the content. Concentrate on the language of the questions. Can you pick out what they are "really" asking? Good

  23. How many of you didn't pass the first try?

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

    I disagree with the post stating people who don't do well on the test excel on the floor. I work with new grads. There is a difference between knowledge and skills. The ones who do not "do well" on...

  24. I ended up failing!

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

    My sincerest sympathies. Hope you find a way to work on whatever is blocking you from passing. I know 2 people personally who failed twice. One is now a hospital director and the other a certified...

  25. Needlestick!

    purplemania replied to SarahCeleste's topic in General Nursing

    I think the premise is the nurse is trained to prevent these incidences and the patient should not have to submit to an "injury" (phlebotomy) on someone else's account. I was stuck once (before the...