vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Graduation can truly give ya the blues...

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

    I experienced some "withdrawl" symptoms after finishing school. I was with those ladies 5 days per week for 8 hrs per day under very stressful conditions. We were able to keep in touch via FB and...

  2. Best lotion for dry hands?

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

    I have had skin tags since my 20's!! #not an old lady

  3. Advice from psych nurses

    vintagemother replied to FlyOR's topic in Psychiatric

    I have family members with MI. BPD, addiction, I have no sympathy for them anymore. They've burned me too many times during their selfishness. But it's completely different for me at work. I...

  4. Car, School, Debt?

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

    Buy a bucket car that's good on gas, like an old civic or focus. I think u could get one for $1500 or

  5. 30 Select All that Apply!!! NCLEX-PN

    vintagemother replied to atl252006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had many SATA questions. They were hard! One of my BFFs from school assured me that these were "higher level questions" that indicated I was above passing level. She was correct! Let's hope the same...

  6. If you were a CNA did your job let you promote to LVN/LPN after school?

    vintagemother replied to jawatson87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a CNA in an acute care hospital. I was not able to get hired as an LVN there. But the experience still benefitted me, I feel. It made my resume stand out and gave me

  7. Best lotion for dry hands?

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

    Vaseline intensive care?! No! It's very watery, to me. Burt's Bees in the small tubs the size of baby food jars is awesome. There is also a eucerin cream in a tub that's very good. Here's a link to...

  8. New Grads-how long for first job

    vintagemother replied to arijay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nor-cal, Lvn. Graduated in nov. Started working in dec (last yr) lost that job in feb, I was working again by April. I've been at the same place ever

  9. skipping graduation/pinning?

    vintagemother replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I graduated about a year ago. I did t attend the pinning or graduation. I have no regrets. While a part of me wanted to spend that special time with my classmates, a part of me was ready to be done...

  10. Afraid of loosing my job

    vintagemother replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Quoting Commuter: "You need to display some humility to survive." Yes this!! I've learned to appear humble. Shoot, I am humbled. "Many supervisors and nurse managers feel personally threatened... by...

  11. Does abortion play a role?

    vintagemother replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think that, wherever you work as a nurse, you'll find people whose lifestyle choices you don't agree with. As the OPs said, try to just do your job. It's hard to block out your personal opinions,...

  12. Afraid of loosing my job

    vintagemother replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OPs have given you good advice, especially commuter. As for me, I am an extrovert. I learned how to be personable in my prior customer svc/sales careers. But I also can be a b@tch whose...

  13. Ethical Dilemma...Shingles :(

    vintagemother replied to pnut520's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This may be controversial, but if your doc and the CDC say you can go to work, I would go and not

  14. New Grad LVN

    vintagemother replied to cedillosf18's topic in Nursing Career

    You can obtain a list of Skilled nursing facilities and drive by to apply to each one in person. I think you can get the list from the state agency that licenses them. That's how I looked for CNA...

  15. Just started working for the first time.

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

    For me, in school I knew I'd be working in skilled, so I knew when we did rotations to focus on the drugs most commonly used in skilled. Therefore, I'd suggest getting a list of common meds and start...

  16. Relocation to a family friendly livable city with warm climate

    vintagemother replied to wasup's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say this. Nor cal is awesome with regards to nursing wages--same as the Bay Area, but homes are less expensive than in other

  17. Microbiology

    vintagemother replied to mmrox92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My "trick" in micro was to read each chapter 3-4 times. No joke!! I also used flash cards, led study groups before each test, met with. Study buddy weekly for 4-6 hrs at a diner weekly, went to campus...

  18. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

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

    Ditto! I work 5 x 8's. I have enough energy to be a single parent 5 days per week and maintain a small social

  19. New Grad LVN

    vintagemother replied to cedillosf18's topic in Nursing Career

    It took me 5 apps/wk for just under 2 months to obtain my 1st and 2nd new grad job. You can look at my profile for my location and licensure. I had my resume done by a career counselor at my school....

  20. Daily assignment sheet

    vintagemother replied to Give me a break's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try asking for a copy of your job description. Then, do as the OPs have said and prioritize your time and document

  21. Invega Sustenna Initial loading and booster

    vintagemother replied to 123_y_321's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't know. But the information that comes with the dose specifies this. http://www.drugs.com/dosage/invega-sustenna.html

  22. Socks/Stockings for Dresses

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

    Maybe you could find long white shift dresses with sleeves and then alter them. I used to love long dresses!!...

  23. First few weeks of clinicals!

    vintagemother replied to trancefamily's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, most of the nurses weren't helpful to us students. We had to sit back, observe and glean what info we could via listening and watching. I still learned a lot. And I don't fault...

  24. Any specialty type LVN's ?? what's yours?

    vintagemother replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not sure if I'm really a "specialty nurse LVN" I am a new grad LVN who landed in psychiatric nursing. I love my job. I enjoy the work I do. No certs were required for me to get this job. But I...

  25. Any Psychiatric Technicians in CA not finding jobs?

    vintagemother replied to bflythuy's topic in California Nursing

    I think you should apply to all psych facilities that state they need lvns. My employer hires LVNs And psych techs but I think only advertises for LVNs Good luck to