vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. move for job opportunities and reluctant spouse

    vintagemother replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your spouse for his suggestions on solutions to remedy the problem. If he has none, reiterate your solution (relocating to an area where you've been offered a job) and ask him to get back to you...

  2. Depression

    vintagemother replied to Newnursehere's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please be more specific as to what type of info you need to learn about. Treatment? Diagnosis? Nursing interventions? S/Sx? Meds? Sent from my iPhone using

  3. Pros and cons of psych nursing?

    vintagemother replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Psychiatric

    Likely quite draining. Though, all fields of nursing are likely as draining. Sent from my iPhone using

  4. California NCLEX-RN takers!

    vintagemother replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No email recvd. I checked the breeze and BRN sites. Sent from my iPhone using

  5. California NCLEX-RN takers!

    vintagemother replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    See my post above Sent from my iPhone using

  6. New Hire Physical

    vintagemother replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Um... I think that any diagnosis of disability is required to be treated as a disability and is afforded protections under the ADA. Who knows? I may be wrong. But I'm pretty sure I'm right. Sent from...

  7. skipping graduation/pinning?

    vintagemother replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I need to update my last reply. While I didn't attend my LV/PN pinning; I did attend my RN graduation festivities. I was so happy to obtain my ASN / RN / ADN (whatever you call it[emoji1]) I attended...

  8. What effect does corticosteroids have on bone healing?

    vintagemother replied to One Day's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did a quick Google search on your topic and found at least 3 credible websites that discuss this issue. I.e. Dot gov websites. Google is your friend! I used the search term: corticosteroids and...

  9. Failed a class, not sure what to do now.

    vintagemother replied to Soytofu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to: Not give up. Period. I've met many students during my nursing school education who failed a prior semester or even 2. But they continued. They remediated and repeated courses as...

  10. Financing for ABSN degree with bad credit:(

    vintagemother replied to Molly26's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sallie Mae works for some people who need additional financing. But they are like loan sharks and will come for you if you don't repay on time. You must research the loan payment and be prepared to...

  11. Trying to give a less painful IM gluteal injection

    vintagemother replied to NurseBoy1983's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't tap. I recall observing experienced nurses who did tap before all injections- IV and IM. I think the important thing is that you don't hesitate. Pick your site and go for it. I've had pts tell...

  12. Teaching the Developmentally Disabled to self-administer Insulin

    vintagemother replied to sherbearccrn's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a client before whose care plan required s/he be taught to self administer insulin. S/He was not DD, if I recall. However, s/he had severe mental illness that interfered with his ability to...

  13. LVN or ADN??

    vintagemother replied to Rice_in_Space's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did both. I attended a VN program, then worked for almost a year, then completed the RN program. Yes, next stop for me is BSN! The perk of working as a VN 1st is you can earn a decent income. As...

  14. Giving up my dog

    vintagemother replied to Bsb5685's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The moral of the story is: Don't obtain an animal unless you 1st research the care and commitment required. Make sure you can meet the animal's needs prior to committing to it. As for me, personally,...

  15. California NCLEX-RN takers!

    vintagemother replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Update: NCLEX 7/13/16 License Posted on BRN website:

  16. NCLEX in 5 days

    vintagemother replied to BookBug14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your scores are good! Well within the passing limits. In order for me to remain calm During the NCLEX, I exercised the day before and the morning of. Before the test and at around 65 questions, I took...

  17. New Nursing Student, Struggling a bit with NCLEX style questions

    vintagemother replied to crs1978's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I worked as a psych nurse LVN/LPN prior to bridging to my RN. My experience helped me regarding actually working with clients in Clinicals and reasoning. However, when doing NCLEX RN prep Qs, my...

  18. California NCLEX-RN takers!

    vintagemother replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for posting this update on the time frames, SJ23. I'm taking my NCLEX this month he in CA and I really wanted to

  19. Stupid things that nurses say

    vintagemother replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    But what is the phrase to use that is appropriate when trying to determine the relationship between a visitor and the pt? It definitely is not, "Is the your ---?" Perhaps, "is s/he family or friend?"...

  20. Stupid things that nurses say

    vintagemother replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Humor is our best friend in providing good pt

  21. LTC vs Assisted living

    vintagemother replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my opinion, the hardest thing about working in ALFs is that their regs don't align with what we're taught in nursing school. At one facility, I felt they were asking me to break rules/laws. For...

  22. Disturbing things that I heard Dr.s say in the Labor room

    vintagemother replied to mamagui's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am trying to convince myself that what you said is true, that most docs are great. I must say, though, 2:3 of my docs while delivering my babies were jerks. And I also want to add that the woman...

  23. Precepting New Grads

    vintagemother replied to EDRNCCmom's topic in Emergency

    I precepted in the ED as a student, and have not worked in the ED, yet, as I'm a new graduate. I've precepted as a nurse in other areas, though, so take what I have to say with that in mind.......

  24. Nurse vs. Kindergarten Teacher?

    vintagemother replied to JustiPasano's topic in General Students

    I considered obtaining my teaching credential for many years before deciding to pursue nursing. Teaching is a noble profession. Also, the hours are nice for moms who want to be off when their kids...

  25. Nursing school needs

    vintagemother replied to chakad's topic in General Students

    Hmmm.... Are you a brand new nursing student? Or an Lvn/LPN transfer to RN? 1st: consider your own learning style. I like to take notes, on paper (sometimes on my lap top) For this reason, I have a...