vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Bwahaha!! I don't want any tickets..😅😅 Does this make me a wannabe badge bunny?!?! If my tv would start working again, I can get my cop fix from SVU!

  2. Any single nurses with a puppy?

    vintagemother replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Me!! I'm a puppy parent!!😀 I didn't count on 12 hr days. At the time I became a puppy parent, I worked 8 hr shifts, with a 15 min commute. Less than1 hr including time it took to pick up my...

  3. Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    vintagemother replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    My purpose, sometimes , on AN is to provide sage advise for new grads. I know I perused AN r/t info for new nurses. I just want to provide helpful info.so that a person isn't blindsided! I've been a...

  4. Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    vintagemother replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    I did note that the OP does not live in my area. I don't know about living in Canada. However, I still think that her decision should be at least partially based on the ramifications of not setting up...

  5. Was told telling a patient to hold a bp med for bp <90/60 is practicing medicine

    vintagemother replied to SWRNUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's all in the delivery. Politics is a real issue in nursing. If you, as a nurse, are aware of hold parameters and teach a pt about the potential effects of taking certain meds (ie anti...

  6. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    Cayenne06: I loved ur response!! I'm going to err on the side of the OP, assuming he's never considered the ramifications of a woman not noticing the seat was left up and sitting down, inadvertently...

  7. Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    vintagemother replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    That's good info, AkulaHawk! I've er, stalked your posts and we live in the same general area, I think!! Prayers and good luck to me when I earn my RN next

  8. Stethoscope/clinical supplies

    vintagemother replied to msbossb's topic in General Students

    Totally true! A good stethoscope with a good fit is crucial!! I have Tragus piercings and I used to not be able to hear anything!! I didn't understand!! I removed my earrings and I could hear clear as...

  9. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Uniforms make a man look so handsome!! Something about a man in uniform! Love it! I have a close family friend whose husband is an LEO. When I saw him in uniform for the first time, I was taken aback...

  10. Parental influence on college education

    vintagemother replied to Katieaok's topic in General Students

    Katieoak, I think you brought up an interesting topic. 😃 I've considered the impact of my parents on my being a good student as well as my commitment to working. I used to be an early...

  11. Study strategies!

    vintagemother replied to nurse2bchrischris's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I only used quizlet for prerequisites, not nsg

  12. Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    vintagemother replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    I think it depends on your local market for new grads. I'm in rn school now (after having experience as an Lvn) I would consider commuting, due to the fact that my local market is saturated with new...

  13. Work and School

    vintagemother replied to manda1124's topic in General Students

    If you have to work then you have to. Another thing that helped (helps) me is to be quite frugal. I have very few financial obligations that are "contracts". I save money by living without cable, I...

  14. Complaints already?!

    vintagemother replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ugh! Sorry you are going through this! I agree with the PPs suggestion to genuinely ask your supervisor "how can I be more proactive?" When she gives a response, repeat back to her your understanding...

  15. NCLEX IPHONE APP

    vintagemother replied to cee27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought the full NCLEX mastery pn app and used it to study for my NCLEX pn. I also used Kaplans test prep because I already owned it through my school. I passed the first time and definitely loved...

  16. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I was pulled over after work after picking my son up from childcare. I was speeding a tad. Truly whenever I drive down this divided highway I always see people driving faster than I was that...

  17. Printer suggestions

    vintagemother replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I have a laser jet.,it's a leftover from my olden days before I became a nsg student. It was expensive but the ink lasts

  18. 4 Weeks Of Freedom

    vintagemother replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    I start back during the same week!😄 I'll be taking mental health and med-surg, I think!! My schedule appears reasonable. 1 day of lecture and 2 dys clinical. We'll see though!! I'm looking...

  19. NS and kiddos/how to get any studying done?

    vintagemother replied to melrey1988's topic in General Students

    Yes! Learning your own learning style will be a great benefit! I'm a tactile learner who loves a good thorough lecture. I also bought a few books to help me learn to study better, in order to...

  20. Who Let the Dogs Out in Nursing?

    vintagemother replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just want to chime in with my experience. As a nursing student who did clinicals at a snf, I observed nurses bring their dogs to work and pts who had dogs with them. As a nurse with an "emotional...

  21. Office space in bedroom - advice

    vintagemother replied to MissKrys87's topic in General Students

    Great question! I actually obsessed over the same thing prior to starting my bridge to rn program. I was already an Lvn but wanted to be prepared. Here's what I did. Went on Pinterest for ideas. But...

  22. NS and kiddos/how to get any studying done?

    vintagemother replied to melrey1988's topic in General Students

    Let's see...when I started prereqs and Worked as a CNA, I found that setting some time away from Home most conducive to studying. I met a study buddy every Sunday to study for 6-8 hrs each week at a...

  23. Anxiety/Hyperhidrosis

    vintagemother replied to lvnthedrm's topic in General Students

    I have hyper hydrosis and anxiety (and some other stuff, too) As far as the glove issue, once I became a nurse I was able to relax enough to put on gloves without too much difficulty. Using a size...

  24. Depressed LVN

    vintagemother replied to nursesmith86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The market in northern CA has proven itself to be good for me and my classmates as new grad lvns. Snfs, clinics, assisted living, psych were areas in which I and my classmates found work. Pay ranged...

  25. Work and School

    vintagemother replied to manda1124's topic in General Students

    How many days per week will you have to attend lecture and clinicals? I think that is a huge factor. Also, my school recommends 2 hrs of studying for each hour of class per day. Factor study time in...