vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Not Sure Where To Put This

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    To be honest.... I went right back to full time work as an LVN the week I graduated. After I pass my NCLEX-RN, my goal is an acute care position. While I love caring for my long term residents, the...

  2. How long did you wait to bridge?

    vintagemother replied to bbd613's topic in LPN to RN

    I had already completed most of the required prerequisites before starting my LVN program. I finished my LVN school in October and started school in Jan to complete my last prerequisites (10 credits)...

  3. Has anyone gone to Carrington College

    vintagemother replied to You101's topic in LPN to RN

    I have a few friends who attended. It was not easy. They had to put in work. It's expensive, but quick and you can work through the prereqs, which is quite

  4. If you don't have a uniform...

    vintagemother replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa.FNP: your pic is great scrub-Media! /in love/ As far as the question: I think I have 5-7 sets of Koi brand that fit right now. [emoji38][emoji5]️ after I finish doing laundry today, I'll...

  5. Not Sure Where To Put This

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    DorkyPanda, Thank you! I incorporated NCLEX prep questions into my routine exam studying throughout my program. So, you could say I've been prepping the whole time. My states BON takes up to 12...

  6. Shingles precautions

    vintagemother replied to ManpreetManpreet's topic in General Nursing

    Shingles requires airborne precautions, I think. Here's a CDC link with more info: Shingles | Preventing VZV in Healthcare Settings | Herpes Zoster |

  7. Does anyone live alone?

    vintagemother replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to what the other posters have said about the joys of living alone. I, too, find it much easier to live alone than it was when I had a spouse and kids living with me while managing my...

  8. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    vintagemother replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Baby carrots in a zip lock Baggie. You can sanitize your hands and then use the plastic as a "glove" to further protect your food from getting contaminated. Baby bell cheese also comes in its own wax...

  9. EKG Rhythms in Nursing School

    vintagemother replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    Learning EKG rhythms was challenging for me. Different schools have different expectations. I used the app for rhythms through NCLEX mastery, as well as my schools materials to design flash cards and...

  10. Gender, a fluid social construct

    vintagemother replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Replied to wrong

  11. Are test banks allowed if the professor doesn't use them

    vintagemother replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    I've been wondering, what is the difference between taking NCLEX prepQs as part of your study routine and Purchasing a test

  12. How much do you make 2016

    vintagemother replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I should have added: as an

  13. New Grad Interview Questions

    vintagemother replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was recently asked to talk about a time I made a mistake and how I fixed it. I was stuck for a moment. Then I talked about a time I deescalated inappropriately while trying to stop a client from...

  14. Do any of you think about going to med school?

    vintagemother replied to RN to be soon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to want to become a medical doctor. Fresh out of high school. And later when I decided to earnestly pursue my nursing degree, I considered it again. I found that nurses have a lot of autonomy...

  15. How much do you make 2016

    vintagemother replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Almost 1 yr of experience. Haven't worked in about a year because I went back to school. After interviewing recently, job offers for &21-$23/hr. 1 place starts at $27, but it's almost an hour...

  16. Yep. I have no friends in school.

    vintagemother replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    In my LVN school, only 1 year long, I made wonderful friends! Many of us are still very close going on 3 yrs after graduation. In my RN program, also 1 year, I have only a few people I'd consider...

  17. Any Ideas on Increasing Hand Washing Compliance?

    vintagemother replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it possible to make hand washing more convenient by placing the sanitizer dispensers throughout the unit or ideally near all doors? Have you considered having an optional meeting to develop a...

  18. 5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I feel ya, Chaos! See my post above. I lost electricity last month for a few hours until a person I know bailed me out. Best wishes to you,

  19. 5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What I've Learned This Past Week: I wanted to post an update for sometime, 'cause I've been kinda quiet on here, so here's what I've learned: 1st God is Good! I haven't posted in awhile, because a...

  20. Change of shift admissions

    vintagemother replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just a student. My experience is as follows regarding this problem. 1st, some nurses work very hard to have the ED pts treated and discharged. Be this to home, a floor, or to another ED unit. I...

  21. What is the drug of choice in your area?

    vintagemother replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    If I'm not going to include plain ol MJ, then ETOH, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine and Laced

  22. CNA Clinical Hours Question

    vintagemother replied to Nightmoon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I loved Sac Med. they provided me with a wonderful foundation in basic patient care. I attended Sac Med, then LVN school And then RN

  23. Can I still get loans for RN school?

    vintagemother replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN to RN

    As Commuter said, check out Private

  24. LPN to RN bridge choice, good or not?

    vintagemother replied to RBFNurse2b's topic in LPN to RN

    I didn't choose the stair step path. Rather, it chose me. I intended to go straight into the BSN program. However, life and divorce and financial needs arose and by necessity, I did the stair step...

  25. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    vintagemother replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    I'm an LVN turned RN. Set to graduate this semester. I also feel like I have 6 fingers and 2 thumbs while hanging IV bags!! It's alright!!! I tell myself that it's a skill that will come easier as...