purplemania

purplemania BSN, RN

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  1. Got 228 Ques. on boards.....Scared!

    purplemania replied to JPF's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably do fine. A classmate of mine got ALL the questions (>200) then got a notice she failed. Next week her license was in the mail. She called the Boards: "oops" was about all she...

  2. Got 228 Ques. on boards.....Scared!

    purplemania replied to JPF's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably do fine. A classmate of mine got ALL the questions (>200) then got a notice she failed. Next week her license was in the mail. She called the Boards: "oops" was about all she...

  3. Nurses in Charge

    purplemania replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this falls under "appreciation" but it would be helpful to remember the night shift is in a different world than day shift. scheduling staff meetings during our sleep time is very hard for us....

  4. Nurses in Charge

    purplemania replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this falls under "appreciation" but it would be helpful to remember the night shift is in a different world than day shift. scheduling staff meetings during our sleep time is very hard for us....

  5. unit-based orientations

    purplemania replied to NCNocRN's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably get a checkoff list. Use that to set daily or weekly goals. I have seen orientees waste time by not asking questions and only doing what was required without seeking out new...

  6. help with post lay-off attitude problem

    purplemania replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Job loss ranks right up there with death, divorce, illness, etc. as major stressor. I suggest you consult MD for treatment of depression, see grief counselor (this was a LOSS to you and you are...

  7. Nursing Conditions

    purplemania posted a topic in General Nursing

    Salary is always an issue but being overstaffed and underappreciated really cuts into your attitude about being a caregiver. Nurses should be more involved in policies regarding these issues. The...

  8. ANA & specialty nurse organizations

    purplemania replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

    I did not join ANA because they tend to be pro-abortion and I am not. I can get the education about my area of interest without paying dues to anyone and really see no need to join an organization.My...

  9. HELP PLEASE

    purplemania replied to becky167's topic in Pediatric

    I have worked in a pediatric hospital and now on a pedi floor of a general hosp. RN's make up the bulk of staff as LVN's can't start IV's or hang blood, etc and it creates more work for RN staff if...

  10. US SENATE HEARING ON NURSING SHORTAGE

    purplemania replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses act more as independent contractors than they did in the past. I feel no loyalty to my employer who hires agency nurses to fill gaps then lays off their own full time personnel in order...

  11. 13 hour shifts

    purplemania replied to kewlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Working 12 hr shifts at night is HARD. It is difficult to get enough rest, to plan appts., to have a life with other people. 3 in a row has led to med errors in our dept. People just get tired. And...

  12. Student Doing Research on Nursing Shortage HELP!

    purplemania replied to Andrea Parash's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Senator Tim Hutchinson's website for further info. Also, check out ANA and other related sites to see what the gripes are and why > 1/2 million licensed nurses are not practicing. Long...

  13. Curriculum for Nursing Schools

    purplemania replied to MeganWoods's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is not a trade school like auto repair and cosmetology. You expect college grads in business, science, etc. to know more than just the rote of how to do their job. You will learn how to...

  14. just a little pet peeve...

    purplemania replied to janine3&5's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the problem may be that people are not wearing prominent ID's. They are required in my hospital but many "rebels" insist on wearing them backwards or under the labcoat, etc. And common...

  15. please respond.

    purplemania replied to dixiechic's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your state nursing board for the definite answer. They are working under the MD's license now, not yours. Once you get your RN you NEED TO KNOW how to delegate work so you will need to know...

  16. To LPN or RN?

    purplemania replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    In my state the average LPN pay is $8 and average RN pay is $16. The work is almost identical. Not hard to figure out which is worth more. I recommend financial aid, loan, sell a car, hock jewerly...

  17. Malpractice insurance

    purplemania replied to allevi's topic in General Nursing

    I got my malpractice ins. as addendum to homeowner's policy. contact your state nursing board to get names of co offering policies in your state. Remember that the agent is impt to talk to in time of...

  18. Change of shift report

    purplemania replied to angel333's topic in General Nursing

    we use one tape player for the whole team. When the oncoming nurses have heard the report they are free to ask the off-going nurses any questions or get updates. Usually this is not required. Having...