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  1. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    purplescrubs15 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was raised in a conservative Christian family, similar to Mennonites in beliefs and dress. My sisters and I weren't allowed to wear pants except for playing outside in winter, etc. Last year I...

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. Help with shoes

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

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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    That is a great idea, thank

  14. 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

  15. Favorite Nurse Quote?

    purplescrubs15 replied to fannurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have to share that quote with the medics though

  16. 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...

  17. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    I have thought of wearing pants underneath a skirt... the problem with a skirt getting into stuff (blood, pee, etc.) is still there,

  18. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    I'm not sure if I'm even ready to leave home yet... Honestly, I still feel like a kid sometimes even though I'm 18, in school, working a job, etc. I'm really scared of not having the support of my...

  19. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    This is a good suggestion as well. Thank

  20. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    My religious group at large does not require women to wear skirts... my family just belongs to a more conservative part of our church denomination (the denomination is Church of the Brethren)....

  21. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    I'll PM you my email

  22. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    I think if you click on my username, it will take you to my profile page where there should be an option to send a

  23. Wearing skirts as a nurse

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

    Joy97 - Yes, you can PM me.

  24. Looking into nursing

    purplescrubs15 replied to andrew4507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recommend trying CNA first to see how well you like it. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide

  25. i wanna be a nurse but...my math sucks

    purplescrubs15 replied to skyboyx1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have to, I would suggest starting with a refresher math course. Kudos to you on your motivation to do something great, even when life has been hard to you. I wish you all the