vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    vintagemother replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my state, the race is asked on applications for everything from college apps to welfare. I understand that this is to allow the fed govmt to assure that minorities aren't being discriminated...

  2. COPDer de-satting? What do you do?

    vintagemother replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse. Please explain. 😀 I know palliative is to relieve pain and hospice is to ensure dignity (including pain relief) is maintained. I do not know the difference. Thank

  3. Nurses being fired after 20 plus years

    vintagemother replied to jtmarcy12's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that although Filipinos are taught in English in the Philipines, sometimes, their accent is difficult to understand. I hope my post isn't offensive. I think my Filipino colleagues are...

  4. I'm a sexless nurse

    vintagemother replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Or orange is the new

  5. Question

    vintagemother replied to Fabuola's topic in LPN to RN

    In my area, for the community colleges, you have to have your Lvn license. Then get 6 mos experience in order to apply to the 1 yr Lvn to rn bridge. Because of the way the app deadlines are set up, I...

  6. Anyone do a boxing workout for stress management?

    vintagemother replied to pugmom79's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I should do

  7. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't. Unless you meant the post about working camming through nursing

  8. Should I report this nurse for unprofessionalism?

    vintagemother replied to crosew's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a tough call. I'm curious to see what OPs with more experience have to say. On one hand, I think it is very very inappropriate for the RN to have engaged in an argument with the pt. that's bad...

  9. GoFundMe Thoughts?

    vintagemother replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm the odd person out...go fund me accounts don't bother me. I just ignore them. To be honest, I've fantasized about setting up one for myself-believe me, I think I have a good story- but...

  10. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    vintagemother replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm pretty sure my techs called me, "my nurse". It was a compliment and a term of endearment. We were a team!!!! Maybe your nurses don't mean the "my" in that sense,

  11. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    vintagemother replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Did you really say deep fried chicken parts?!?! You're killing me! Lol! I'm on a diet! But that sounds good!!! But I can not eat it!

  12. Monster of Pre-Requisites

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

    I thought about becoming a nurse in 2009. Started classes in jan 2010. It is now 2015 and I was accepted into an LVN-RN bridge program... I took approx 1 prerequisite science plus 1 science per...

  13. Apple Watch

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

    I want the apple sport watch because consumer reports says the heart rate tracker is extremely accurate ! For the price tho, I'd hope I could wear it to

  14. I hate being a CNA

    vintagemother replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working as s CNA in SNF settings was hard for me, also. I eventually found a job as a 1:1 CNA/ pt sitter. I enjoyed this work immensely. Like the other posters said, CNA skills do help you when you...

  15. Sadly I won't get to go to school.....

    vintagemother replied to nasr69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you looked into other schools? I visited 3 local schools who all told me I needed $5,000 up front. Which I didn't have. Period. Eventually I received a grant. The stipulation was that I research...

  16. Sadly I won't get to go to school.....

    vintagemother replied to nasr69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry to hear that, organized chaos! Please don't give up!! You will be able to achieve your goals if you keep them in your sight!!!!

  17. How to eat on night shift

    vintagemother replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    When you want to eat during nocs, try to eat healthy real foods: eg dried plums, raw nuts, etc. prepack your meals. Stay away from sugary creamy coffee. I must admit, I lived on sugar free monsters...

  18. The Official I Hate School Thread

    vintagemother replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of the animal posts! I have 2 dogs who take all of my time. I wonder what they're going to do when school starts! What am I going to do?! Thanks for the

  19. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    vintagemother replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Still thinking of you, ESME! Please get well soon, love! I'm waiting for a positive update on your medical status! We miss you!!

  20. Getting rid of that cigarette smell

    vintagemother replied to chopwood carrywater's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thx commuter! There are ways to get rid of the smell! Walmart is your friend! They sell febreeze and everything else

  21. Liking members at AN

    vintagemother replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the particular forum on baby center, in my experience! But yes some are ruthless. The other was a certain breastfeeding board! Those women were vicious!!

  22. How Do You Organize?

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

    When I was a CNA, my orientees taught me to take it easy at the beginning of the shift. Eg: just fill water pitchers and address emergencies. Toward the end of the shift, change briefs, put pads down,...

  23. Liking members at AN

    vintagemother replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Have any of you ever had this happen? You believe a certain poster on AN is a male, and later on learn they are female? Happened to me more than once!! Eek!! I can't even tell you why I assumed the...

  24. Liking members at AN

    vintagemother replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

  25. Tote bags

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

    I used this thirty one bag: Zip-Top Organizing Utility Tote in Black Playful Parade | Thirty-One Gifts It could fit all kinds of stuff- a hoodie, notebook for work related stuff, company handbook,...