purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Does YOUR licensing body give out your address?

    purplemania replied to nell's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the rationale is since we hold "public" licenses our address is available to the public as

  2. Feeling threatened by your patients

    purplemania replied to rachel h's topic in General Nursing

    A lot has to do with self confidence. Young, novice nurses get abused verbally because the mean pt. thinks he/she can get away with it. I am no pushover, but I have experienced what you claim,...

  3. Preceptor Gift Ideas?

    purplemania replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    I gave mine a BIG bottle of her favorite hand lotion, plus a card. A big popcorn can might be nice for the

  4. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    purplemania replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    The City Museum in Memphis, TN (known as the Pink Palace) has a medical section, mostly focusing on flu epidemic of early 1900's. It also depicts the contributions of early black physicians and nurses...

  5. Speciality Differential?

    purplemania replied to Chiaramonte's topic in General Nursing

    critical care nurses in our facility receive a differential (ICU, ER) but not OR. Not everything that occurs in OR is

  6. Patient demands, "I want a different nurse"

    purplemania replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    that happens a lot in pedi's because the parent's stress level is so high and sometimes they think that changing nurses will change the situation. Count it as a blessing, because it could result in an...

  7. Do most pass NCLEX the first time?

    purplemania replied to mom2rosebudbaby's topic in General Nursing

    try to get your hands on test strategy software (maybe your school has some). You probably know the material, but the test taking skills will help build confidence. They concentrate on nursing process...

  8. opening up nursing the profession to spanish speakers?

    purplemania replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    If they want it hard enough they can become RN's. My son married a Swede, moved to Stockholm and learned the language. He has worked steadily since he got there (programmer). While they lived in US...

  9. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    purplemania replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Dean at UT knows Ms. Watson so her theory is biblical to nursing school. How can you teach someone to care? I applaud her for creating a theory but I do not base my practice on that. Sometimes, ideal...

  10. physician abuse

    purplemania replied to jaquar's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the physician does not work for the facility (usually). even if he/she does, NO ONE has the privilege of being abusive. Verbal abuse is a crime in most states. Have you tried creating a "BEST...

  11. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    purplemania replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not again? This question gets asked so often I wonder if people aren't getting their cookies by reading this stuff.

  12. how to reduce the smell?

    purplemania replied to Tookie's topic in General Nursing

    My first semester of nursing school I did clinicals in a posh LTC facility. NO SMELL. They took care of the problem the way you would at home: check the client often, change their linens as needed...

  13. Burnout after only 10 months...is that possible???

    purplemania replied to rndiva1908's topic in General Nursing

    talk to your human resources person to see if there is another area to which you may transfer. You are right. Maybe you need to be somewhere else. If you are unduly anxious away from work as well,...

  14. Anyone involved in a lawsuit?

    purplemania replied to Jas honey's topic in General Nursing

    Call our malpractice ins. - they have atty on retainer to answer ? and keep you out of trouble. At the least they can provide advice. Contact Risk Mgmt. in your facility. See about getting permission...

  15. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    purplemania replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    A free lunch ticket, even to the hospital cafe, would be nicer than plastic things you throw away. Or maybe a gift cert. to the gift shop (ours is great), or a discount on gifts you choose yourself...

  16. RN to MD....possible or not?

    purplemania replied to zinacef's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for two MD's who were once RN's. One was nearly 40 when he started med school. what is wrong with working towards a goal??????You don't want to look back later and say "if

  17. Med Errors!!!

    purplemania replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never handle more than one pedi pt's meds at a time and always check the dose from the pharmacy even if it is not the first dose of that med. We had a new (to our facility) pharmacist mix a dose of...

  18. feeling inadequate as a nurse *all* the time

    purplemania replied to Adrena's topic in General Nursing

    I have been nursing severeal years and still get panic attacks once in a while. What has helped me is to be VERY organized and follow a plan every shift as to when things get done. This makes me feel...

  19. How is code blue announced at your facility?

    purplemania replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    The overhead sound system pages "Code 44, Room 501" at our hospital. Yes, some people may get nervous. They can go home. We have a job to

  20. Taped report vs. verbal report

    purplemania replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    We have a separate room for the tape recorder and this provides privacy. Verbals tend to take longer on our unit because people get involved with social issues (he said/she said). We start report...

  21. Shortcuts

    purplemania replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    The Nurse who cannot prioritize his/her work will be strongly criticized. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. I set aside charting and have even answered "no" when someone asks...

  22. Permanent 12 Hour Nights??... and LPN vs. RN

    purplemania replied to hannabear1's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hr nights only. it would be hard for me to alternate days/nights as that disrupts your sleeping so much. However, you will be able to test the waters yourself and if you don't adjust then...

  23. free tuition if I work for them for two years

    purplemania replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    First, do the math. Is what they pay you after you graduate plus the cost of tuition equal to what you would be earning/paying tuition on your own? What does a starting RN earn there who was not in...

  24. I graduate in 2 months, and I'm terrified!

    purplemania replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Just hang in there. Every good nurse has the same fears. You will find it all coming together once you start practicing. Try writing down at the end of each work day one thing you learned. The list...

  25. Agency Nurses

    purplemania replied to ArleneNC99's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital guarantees hours/pay for the agency nurses per their contract. I do not have that same privilege. It is possible that I could be cut while the agency nurse is allowed to work. While this...