purplescrubs15

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1. My husband wakes me up!

   purplescrubs15 replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

   THIS. I'm a big fan of the vacuuming at 2 AM idea. Or mowing the lawn. Or playing the piano.

2. What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

   purplescrubs15 replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

   You can also empty JP drains in to a urine specimen cup to easily determine small

3. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

   purplescrubs15 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

   I work nights right now. The extra money is nice and I LOVE not having management there, but I'm also a student and end up frequently having to go to class after working 1845-0715 which sucks. It's...

4. CNA Student Need Advice

   purplescrubs15 replied to Lilrob2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   CNA is pretty easy. You should be fine to take other classes alongside it. It's great that you and your wife are taking classes together - mini study group right there

5. CNA or EMT

   purplescrubs15 replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   To echo what others have said, don't let your EMT certification/license expire! I'm an EMT myself and I know how much work it takes, plus it does look really good on a resume. As far as working as a...

6. File this one under "things I think but won't say"...

   purplescrubs15 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   When a completely alert and oriented patient rings because they want the head of their bed adjusted. What I wish I could say: "Are you kidding me?!" What I actually say: "These buttons right here on...

7. 1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

   purplescrubs15 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   What I learned this week: 1. Being awake for 51 hours, with 4.25 hours of naps really sucks, and I hope I don't have to do it again for a long time. Unfortunately, with school starting back up plus...

8. Help with shoes

   purplescrubs15 replied to heronurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I've never worn Nikes, but I LOVE my Saucony

9. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

   purplescrubs15 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

   Um… from where did you get your perception of what night shifts are like? I work nights (CNA) and boy would I be happy if patients would actually sleep! I am busy all night long. The nurses are...

10. Should I stick with nursing

    purplescrubs15 replied to nurseontraining875's topic in General Students

    Have you considered going for paramedicine? I am doing pre-reqs for nursing, working in a hospital as a CNA (on med-surg) and am an EMT-B on the side doing volunteer EMS in my small town. Lately I've...

11. current CNA pay 2015

    purplescrubs15 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in Maine. Been a CNA for 5 months. I work at a hospital and make $10.50/hour base pay, and I get a decent differential for night shift. In the area, I know of nursing homes starting CNAs anywhere...

12. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    purplescrubs15 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That is a great idea, thank

13. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    purplescrubs15 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a CNA, and I would NEVER call myself a nurse. They are not even close to the same

14. Favorite Nurse Quote?

    purplescrubs15 replied to fannurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have to share that quote with the medics though

15. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    purplescrubs15 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do realize there's always the potential to get body fluids on you... but I have experienced having my skirt brush into things that would not have gotten on me if I had been wearing pants. I wouldn't...