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  1. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    purplegal replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    Your situation sounds extremely similar to my own. After three months and not successfully completing orientation, I was let go from a significant nursing position. In my case, they let me go back...

  2. PP nurse thinking about doing LTC

    purplegal replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    LTC facilities seem to always be short-staffed, so they would probably welcome you with open arms. The fact that you have previous nursing experience in LTC would help, even if it is not very recent....

  3. post nclex stress!!!

    purplegal replied to panda25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, that is true sometimes. I know for me it was a relief, though, when it didn't let me

  4. Being a pre-med is so overated

    purplegal replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry too much about what a bunch of people who have not even been accepted into medical school think. Their opinions very well may change once, and if, they actually get in. To be...

  5. Don't think I can do this

    purplegal replied to Ortmannk's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, whatever you're doing in the ICU IS helping to save a life, whether or not it seems like it. There are many of us who wish they could do what ICU nurses do. Also, there's no reason why you...

  6. post nclex stress!!!

    purplegal replied to panda25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be able to find out your results in 48 hours from the test. However, I'm not sure how it works for weekends. It may take longer since you had Sunday in between then and now. However, 75...

  7. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    purplegal replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At first, when I read the title, I thought this was going to be a thread on whether or not you can stop a patient from being verbally abusive, which sometimes swearing can be. Then, I read your post,...

  8. What defines a successful nurse?

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school, there is a lot of emphasis on preparation for the NCLEX. This makes sense, as it is the test that defines whether or not we actually become a practicing nurse. The "best" test...

  9. Am I a bad nurse???

    purplegal replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, you are not a bad nurse. You just haven't found your routine, and are still trying to get a handle on things. I know what it's like when coworkers view you as incapable, but chances are,...

  10. What's your side job?

    purplegal replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a part-time nurse at a rehab center. I work 4 hour shifts there 3-5 days a week. When I am not there, I am most likely working as an ECG technician, which is a 0.9

  11. Naps In Between Jobs/Work Shifts

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, currently I'm working at two different jobs. Up to three days of the week, I work both of them, one in the morning (eight hours) and one in the evening (four to five hours). Typically, I have a...

  12. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from a class of about 60 or so nurses, most of whom have gone onto amazing nursing jobs and are quite successful at them. Some of them are working on ICU and PCUS (AS THEIR FIRST NURSING...

  13. Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    purplegal posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, I recently accepted a position where the dress code is very laid back. Any style or color works, and you can even wear front prints. While I am able to and plan to wear my navy scrubs from my...

  14. Shadowing on First Day of On-Floor Training

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I know that people often shadow nurses when they are students or are looking for a job. However, has anyone ever been told that their first day of on the floor training would be shadowing a nurse...

  15. NEWGRADS: non-RN job with active RN license YAY or NAY?

    purplegal replied to 1357's topic in General Nursing

    If you've already worked as a medical assistant, they may consider you for that type of position. I also have an active RN license, but have a non-RN job as an ECG Technician. I was hired into this...

  16. I can't wear an N95 resp. mask= No airborne iso patients?!

    purplegal replied to s1992's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said, wear a PAPR hood if they're available. Also, cardiac PCUs don't generally have very many airborne precautions patients anyway. I've never encountered one on that type of...

  17. New grad RN needs advice: Med surg offer waiting on perianesthesia outpatient position

    purplegal replied to stephaniekendrick's topic in General Nursing

    How long do you have to decide whether or not to take the med-surg position? The schedule for the outpatient position seems more appealing, but you don't want to wait too long, or you may lose the...

  18. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    purplegal replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Honestly, it depends. Sounds like it could be potentially childish, though, especially if you aren't on a peds/LTC

  19. Work declining vacation request?

    purplegal replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure whoever wrote this was not being serious, just

  20. Work declining vacation request?

    purplegal replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't believe anyone took this post as being serious. It was amusing,

  21. Work declining vacation request?

    purplegal replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can always ask, but you probably should not have booked anything until you had the time off for

  22. Unprofessional charting

    purplegal replied to Nurse131382's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is something that you probably should address. Not only is that information not important, but it is distracting. It fills up the charting system and could hinder someone from finding truly...

  23. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Update: Ran into The Golden Boy as I performed an ECG tonight on one of his patients. He's still thriving and doing well on the unit (obviously). As for the other new people, no more information...

  24. Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    purplegal replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say no, unless you knew the patient before you were their caregiver. But, typically, in those cases, I would think you would want to change assignments

  25. Opinions on nursing students?

    purplegal replied to milesims's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't enjoy being a nursing student, but loved working with them the few times I did so. I connected more so with those who were not as sure of themselves versus the more confident ones, but had a...