vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Tough point in my life

    vintagemother replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    You can take medical / disability leave even if your employer doesn't approve. It's up to your MD. No they don't have to hold your position, but if it's what u need, Do It! Temp Disability will still...

  2. Stupid things that nurses say

    vintagemother replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes! Me too! AN is a stress

  3. Childcare for 7-3 shift

    vintagemother replied to sippee's topic in General Nursing

    To the original poster, you will likely find more home based day care providers willing to accommodate the early and late hours of nurses, than center based programs. I always used licensed home based...

  4. Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    vintagemother replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The east coast does seem to have a more broad scope for CNAs, based on what I've read here, as compared to where I live--West Coast. In my area, though, there are PCTs, NAs, CNAs, Med Techs as well...

  5. Childcare for 7-3 shift

    vintagemother replied to sippee's topic in General Nursing

    I utilize my sons after school program plus the assistance of a licensed home child care provider. She can accommodate the early morning hours of AM shifts. She drives him to school in the mornings....

  6. Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

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

    Consumer reports said the fit bit heart rate trackers are not as accurate as the chest strap or apple watch. I'm saving up for the apple watch for this

  7. Resigning after new grad orientation

    vintagemother replied to VenusRN001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Try to get the job offer in writing before you resign. Seriously. Don't accept until you get that. I've seen facilities (verbally) hire someone and then take the offer back when an internal...

  8. What does your username mean?

    vintagemother replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not sure if I replied to this post before, as I see the OP was a long time ago. I chose my screen name "vintage mother" because that's what I felt I was at the time I 1st considered pursuing a nursing...

  9. LVN to RN Bridge Program

    vintagemother replied to Amino's topic in LPN to RN

    Assuming you're talking to me, yes I've considered WGU. I completed a great deal of non nursing coursework there. I love their

  10. Scrubs for the slim

    vintagemother replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh Farawyn darling...a good bra makes all the difference. I've breastfed 3 kids for a total of 6 years and mine require support. 😏 This same "support" means I wear larger sizes than I would...

  11. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Fall term hasn't started yet, but I learned: A lot about ECGs. Depolarization, p wave = SA node, each block on a strip is .04 secs, 5 blocks is .20 secs, the thick lines on a strip = 3 secs, you can...

  12. Shoes and watches for school

    vintagemother replied to Molly12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was *very poor* while in nursing school. PM me or read earlier posts if you want clarification. In spite of this, I bought danskos. My other option was leather white Nike air. Both were the same...

  13. Some people are too smart for nursing

    vintagemother replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been told this before, also. 😀 I think nursing may be like many other jobs: yes, one can choose to be a simple "order taker". But it takes brains to actually do the best thing possible...

  14. Scrubs for the slim

    vintagemother replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The breast size convo is interesting to me. I'm not skinny. I hover between an 8-12, which is koi med - large. The part that doesn't fit when I gain is the Breast part. I usually start wearing a less...

  15. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    vintagemother replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster mentioned, I was thinking of a different baby cracker. I'm sorry, the kid I used to buy them for is now 20! I googled searched and google searched. Um...the packaging must have...

  16. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    vintagemother replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Zwieback crackers are very yummy! Like a thick graham cracker!! Yes, I used to eat my daughter's zwieback

  17. Patient Population?

    vintagemother replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked in a facility with 2 units. 1 was an acute care unit. These were people who were DTS/DTO and placed on involuntary holds at our place after police or an emergency room were utilized. We...

  18. A would be patient

    vintagemother posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Today at the gas station, a "bum" approached my elementary school aged son and I. He was obviously responding to internal stimuli. Talking to himself, etc. He very brazenly approached me up close...

  19. A would be patient

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your well wishes, Davey Do! Jules...I kind of chuckled...I live in the, um, inner city! I see all kinds of stuff daily! Jules, I also thought about the olden days of state run mental...

  20. Nurse bag for clinicals

    vintagemother replied to pmabraham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I forgot that back in my CNA days, I did rock a real fanny pack! Later on I upgraded to a "nurse" style fanny pack. I had to get it out of storage when I went back to school. They wanted us to carry...

  21. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    vintagemother replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness! As soon as I saw this post, I ran over to that thread! Low and behold, they're arguing about me. Apparently I started a s**** fest!! I'm trying to catch up on all 9 pages now. I have...

  22. Scrubs for the slim

    vintagemother replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was going to recommend greys anatomy! They are slim fitting, have adjustable under bosom buttons, are structured to fit snugly around your breast and waist. I'm not "skinny", though I am short....

  23. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    vintagemother replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh! Thanks so much

  24. New grad psych nurses

    vintagemother replied to nursingfornurses's topic in Psychiatric

    Cali. Central/Northern.

  25. Having no car for nursing school?

    vintagemother replied to CarolynNAC1's topic in General Nursing

    If you choose to buy a car, I don't recommend financing one. I advised my college age child to buy a "bucket", this is an affordable car that may not look good, but is reliable. 800 - 2500 can allow...