Purple_roses

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  1. Those Not-So-Independent Independent People

    Purple_roses posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first year of my home-care job was cushy, I must say. My agency completely works around my school schedule (such an enormous blessing), and I get to provide one on one care to my clients. I've...

  2. Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

    Purple_roses replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    I would DEFINITELY not tell everyone to be a nurse instead of a paramedic. We need both very badly. A paramedic is the one who buys the patient valuable time so that they may live to be treated at a...

  3. Chromebook or Tablet

    Purple_roses replied to Bruceh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used an iPad last semester and it was more trouble than it was worth. Now I'm going with a MacBook and I'm taking handwritten

  4. Dade Medical College

    Purple_roses replied to nurseangelique's topic in Florida Nursing

    Goodness, I'm sorry you had this experience. I went to tour a for profit college (Brown Mackie...before I heard of it's infamy ) and the person advising me about their nursing program could not tell...

  5. Med Surg & Micro!!!!!

    Purple_roses replied to Jazzysoul03's topic in General Students

    That sounds so difficult, but good luck to you! I bet you'll do well if you really make up your mind to work hard. My program doesn't require micro as a prereq either. They have it scheduled during...

  6. CRNA vs MDA. Who wins?

    Purple_roses replied to TheNextCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Based on your previous post recently followed by this one, I'm guessing this is an upsetting issue to you. Posters on this forum have provided their arguments, but you seem to just want us to rephrase...

  7. Winter read? You got it.

    Purple_roses replied to snichole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I'm downloading it tonight. I'm currently reading this... I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse:Amazon:Books I'm halfway through and it's been an...

  8. Large tip from dementia pt - unethical/illegal to accept?

    Purple_roses replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Home Health

    I can imagine this would be a hard situation to deal with because you have a personal relationship with this person. It's hard for me to imagine anyone accepting such a gift without hesitation, but...

  9. How do you avoid distractions while studying?

    Purple_roses replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Me too! I have to be at my apartment or a relative's

  10. How do you avoid distractions while studying?

    Purple_roses replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I keep all electronics out of sight and on silent. I also get up and move around if I feel my attention span is dwindling. If after 30 mins I start to get antsy, I go do a 5-10 minute activity and...

  11. I screwed up... don't know what to do. I need advice.

    Purple_roses replied to tambat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, congrats on getting a B! You must be very relieved! Second of all, this response is right on. Take this advice and start taking responsibility for yourself :) It sounds like you were...

  12. ABSN Worth the Debt?

    Purple_roses replied to SKay226's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess that depends on how much debt you'll have and your ability to handle that debt in the worst case scenario. Worst case: you haven't secured a job by the time you have to start paying off the...

  13. The Lazy, Lackadaisical MDAs

    Purple_roses replied to TheNextCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, that kind of knowledge cannot simply be obtained over the

  14. The Lazy, Lackadaisical MDAs

    Purple_roses replied to TheNextCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They do deserve the pay IMO, even if they aren't doing as much as you think that they should be. Think about how many patients have complained that RNs shouldn't make as much as they do because they...

  15. Large tip from dementia pt - unethical/illegal to accept?

    Purple_roses replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Home Health

    I'm not allowed to accept that at my company because the elderly often make mistakes, such as forgetting they gave the cash or accidentally giving a high amount when they meant to give a much lower...

  16. Easy Stats class

    Purple_roses replied to sunny3429's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wouldn't you want a class that challenges you and improves your skill? You're going to be working on living people one day. You'd rather make your mistakes in class than on

  17. Stethoscope Case

    Purple_roses replied to Elsie15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you really want a case to protect it in your backpack, there are some cute cloth ones that you can buy for $10-15 I think. It probably wouldn't be as bulky as a hard

  18. How to find a good nursing college

    Purple_roses replied to Elephant24's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh wow, I didn't even know a nursing school COULD opt out of teaching that skill. Where do you go to get that certification if your school doesn't offer

  19. How to find a good nursing college

    Purple_roses replied to Elephant24's topic in School, College Programs

    The college I wanted so badly was 20k a year. Wanting to avoid excessive debt after graduation, I looked elsewhere. My original college of choice is very prestigious in my area and is very picky about...

  20. Tattoos on Nurses

    Purple_roses replied to Elephant24's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you cover it, you should be good. The best hospital in my area hires nurses with tattoos. One of them had one on her wrist, and she just covers it with her watch. If I were you I would also...

  21. Private duty client refuses all care

    Purple_roses replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This happened with one of my clients and my company no longer sends me there and has put the client on probation until she behaves herself. It's a shame your company isn't being more proactive in...

  22. Nclex-pn helllppp...plzzz

    Purple_roses replied to tisa1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know a person who did not pass NCLEX-RN until the 6th try. There are refresher classes that you can take that may be a great aide in refreshing some knowledge you may have forgotten or simply...

  23. I am fed up with PCT position...

    Purple_roses replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I promise you, all nurses are not like this. I'm a home care CNA, and I've visited many residents in several different nursing homes and hospitals. I've encountered some very bad nurses who should...

  24. Starting Nursing School in January and I Got Summoned for Federal Jury Duty!

    Purple_roses replied to afowler77's topic in General Students

    Actually this works! In a not quite so dramatic fashion, a man when I was summoned simply said, "I was biased toward a particular side the moment I heard what the case was because of my past...

  25. Is this my cohort?

    Purple_roses replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is challenging, but especially if you have children! That in and of itself is a full time job. Good for you for doing so well despite having a busy life. I'm sure it has much to do with...