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  1. Taking My NCLEX Wednesday

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

    Congrats on graduating and on the job! Sending the "killing NCLEX in 75" vibes! ETA: I remember you on here from a couple of years ago. I took a long hiatus from the site. But I remember enjoying your...

  2. Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Purple_roses replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    Your cell phone can be an incredible resource, especially as a nurse. It makes no sense to dislike things just Because people use it often. Now for the record, I'm totally in agreement with you when...

  3. Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Purple_roses replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    OP, when I was a CNA in home care, I would often get bored and have nothing to do, especially on 12 hour shifts. When the person was napping or reading, I would pull out my phone and do NCLEX...

  4. Straight to FNP

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

    Brace yourself...lots and lots and LOTS of responses are

  5. Is this a HIPAA violation?

    Purple_roses replied to Unicornnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would think you're good, as long as you followed your agency's policy? You did leave it in a sealed envelop. You can't really help it if another person snoops through her personal (sealed) mail--if...

  6. How is everyone's first year going?

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

    You're right up to speed with me! I actually passed NCLEX after you, but my hospital let us work before we passed it. I have a feeling that your LPN experience will help the transition. That's...

  7. How is everyone's first year going?

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

    Hello fellow cardiac tele nurse! Learning different communication techniques is also something I've been learning a lot about. So far I've found 3 general types of patients on my floor (I hate to...

  8. How is everyone's first year going?

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

    I can definitely see how LPN experience prior to RN experience would ease the transition. Just out of curiosity, how long did it take you to feel comfortable with common nursing tasts, such as...

  9. Anyone wear a steel boned corset under scrubs?

    Purple_roses replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to tell you what my dad literally just told me over the phone yesterday: "Don't ruin your body trying to help someone else whose body isn't functioning either." I strongly believe that you...

  10. soo nervous about nclex, need some guidance

    Purple_roses replied to sstei5988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  11. PVC'S and SVT leading up to NCLEX

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

    Congrats!

  12. Coping w/th working outside a desired specialty

    Purple_roses replied to destirichardson's topic in General Nursing

    I think this all comes down to integrity. You have to make a conscious decision to provide the best patient care that you can give and to be the best teammate that you can be, despite the fact that...

  13. soo nervous about nclex, need some guidance

    Purple_roses replied to sstei5988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's normal to be nervous! During the test, there might be times where all you can focus on is how hard and how fast your heart is beating. Here's what helped me clear my head when this was happening:...

  14. What nursing task do you loathe???

    Purple_roses replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Pills. All of the many pills. And the fact that it takes me 2 minutes to open one little pill packet. I feel like I need a knife just to break them

  15. Needle Stick On 12-Month Old

    Purple_roses replied to RnPR's topic in General Nursing

    You've already received advice that I hope you act on. I know this must be terrifying for you, and I really do hope that you report...your mind will probably be at ease once the toddler is tested. One...

  16. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    Purple_roses replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    To me it seems that you're doing everything you can to make others happy. You also seem to perceive valuing your own needs as being selfish. If the people in your life actually deserve to be in your...

  17. New Job: Feel like I'm not a nurse

    Purple_roses replied to AKlink1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If this were me, I would simply talk to the nurses about this and mention that you're worried you're not learning as much as you should be and that you would love the opportunity to help out more on...

  18. It is a broken system - rant

    Purple_roses replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you're coming from and I think you have a very empathetic view. I think sometimes we do need to step outside of what we know, and try to view it from the patient's/loved ones'...

  19. PVC'S and SVT leading up to NCLEX

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

    I agree. I didn't think NCLEX was easier than

  20. PVC'S and SVT leading up to NCLEX

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

    That sucks You will get it next time. You know your stuff (I would assume based on Uworld scores). Did you schedule yours for early morning? I didn't do this because I knew I wouldn't be able to...

  21. It is a broken system - rant

    Purple_roses replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that this was discussed in high school health classes. We're always taught about how a youthful body functions, but students never learn about any of this end of life stuff, and they grow up to...

  22. Drug testing

    Purple_roses replied to Harrist's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me too. I take Ritalin. I took in a prescription bottle and was told they would simply call me if they needed clarification. Everything ended up working out for me, so don't worry too...

  23. Drug testing

    Purple_roses replied to Harrist's topic in General Nursing

    This is a Controlled Substance Level IV (not a big risk for abuse, but controlled non the less) and and has a half life of up to 24 hours. It shouldn't be in your system anymore. I don't think you...

  24. Coffee blood

    Purple_roses replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't think I'm a fair example because I needed caffeine for survival long before I began nursing

  25. My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    Purple_roses replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    Your parents seem to have an archaic view of what nursing is