vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Random question of the day: What's your baseline blood pressure?

    vintagemother replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My BP runs low like this, also. But my HR is almost always 90s-105 ish!!!!!! My FSBS tend to be low also, around

  2. My first night shift... help!

    vintagemother replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    Staying up late does not help me! I tried it 1 time. I get normal sleep the night before. Then try to take a 5-8 hr nap during the day before my night shift. It has typically turned into just 2-5 hrs....

  3. Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    vintagemother replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    I think it is wonderful that so many people are understanding of those who run late due to the obligations of being a parent. That being said, I'm a single parent who is responsible to pay for and...

  4. Patient refusal to shower-neglect?

    vintagemother replied to MissxPriss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with all that has been said regarding the pts right to refuse. However. Please make sure your documentation reflects the fact that pt refused, was given other options and still refused. The...

  5. ED tech role in code situation

    vintagemother replied to kateee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    From what I've seen, yes to the above, plus restocking the room with supplies. One evening, we ran out of crash cart supplies because we had code after code after code in succession. I noticed the...

  6. Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    vintagemother replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wore colorful, tasteful (in my eyes) scrubs. Floral print tops in bright colors with solid colored pants. Solid pink pants and tops. Sometimes solid navy. Sometimes 2 matching solids in different...

  7. Prerequisites - How long do they take?

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

    I did this too! But I did at McDonald's free wi

  8. Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

    vintagemother replied to megster871's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't have a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, but I have "funny" feet that give me pain unless I wear good shoes. My feet are wide, also. Danskos Allegria Nike AirMax All with separately purchased...

  9. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    vintagemother replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I tend to dress conservatively for work/school. Ironed scrubs, well maintained nursing clogs that I regularly polish, etc. I tend toward more conservative hairstyles for work/clinicals also. That...

  10. LPN to BSN bridge How Long

    vintagemother replied to nwbsoon's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm a stair-stepper, also. I originally planned to go straight to a BSN program and therefore completed most of my prereqs over the course of 2 yrs, super part time. Then I did a 1 yr LVN/LPN program,...

  11. Prerequisites - How long do they take?

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

    Yes to what CaliOtter said! The challenges include 1) there are prereqs to the prereqs which must be taken in sequence and 2) the classes fill quickly, and in my area, you can't always get in. I had...

  12. Struggling with an unmotivated clinical group

    vintagemother replied to nursemeanie's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hmmm....I wonder how your employer truly views this nonchalant behavior. I ponder this because of my own experiences. In terms 1 and 2, for LPN/VN school, we were asked not to congregate in groups....

  13. Statistics or Stats for health care-Excelsior

    vintagemother replied to RN-DC's topic in Excelsior College

    PM me

  14. My first med error

    vintagemother replied to JosMar93's topic in Nursing Career

    It's my opinion that everyone has made a med-error at some point. The big issue is that 1) the pt wasn't harmed and 2) you learn from the error. Adhering to the 5 rights and triple checks are super...

  15. Reassessment Nurse vs. Med-Surg

    vintagemother replied to Mr Pitstop's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should consider your long term goals. Which position will place you on a path that's headed toward your long term goals. One job seems more administrative. Which could be good if you...

  16. Okay, this is random ... but under-scrub shirts! Specific needs.

    vintagemother replied to Lunah's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes to what Aeris99 said: wonder wink is awesome. Lightweight, seamless, non bulky. Also yes to what joseyjo said! I've turned tank tops backward and worn them--not to hide tattoos, but to hide...

  17. Has anyone messed up really bad in a clinical and still passed

    vintagemother replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    I have "messed up really bad" in the eyes of my instructor. I did pass that semester. I am now doing very well in my subsequent semester. Things I wish I'd done, sooner: 1) reach out to my...

  18. I'm not coming back to this gig!

    vintagemother posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I suppose this could be posted in the nurse colleague / pt relations forum; but I have decided to see the humor in my situation. I'm providing non medical care, simply stand by assistance through an...

  19. I'm not coming back to this gig!

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Nursing Humor

    Update: I declined working for a certain home health client this weekend. Too much crazy going on. Thanks to all of you for your insight. Home health nurses, I hold you in

  20. How do you clean your nursing shoes?

    vintagemother replied to pearlbubbles's topic in General Students

    Ah! The voice of reason! Thanks for that reminder,

  21. How do you clean your nursing shoes?

    vintagemother replied to pearlbubbles's topic in General Students

    You really should oil your shoes! You can buy leather moisturizer. It will prevent cracks that can occur if you stoop/bend your feet while squatting. I know that you can use cavi wipes occasionally....

  22. It was just a matter of time....

    vintagemother replied to Nrsng_is_life's topic in General Students

    It happens. I observed it occur in a place I worked. They would get together and ask other people to go to the admin to say they all felt intimidated. When, in reality, 1 or 2 people with "power" or...

  23. I'm scared

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

    It sounds like you want to take a summer science class. I, personally, tried and ended up dropping. My suggestion is to plan to teach yourself all of the material. Some teachers don't do a good job...

  24. please drag me back kicking and screaming...break is over.

    vintagemother replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    Our spring break ended last week. I felt similarly. I was super stressed because we had intense clinical hours and a big test the next day! I survived!! I'm so happy! You will,

  25. Bullying in Nursing survey. Your experience!

    vintagemother replied to Stella77's topic in General Nursing

    1. How many years have you been a nurse? 2 2. Have you ever witnessed bullying, incivility AND/OR workplace violence in nursing? Yes 3. If you answered YES to question #2, did you ever interject or...