vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Socks/Stockings for Dresses

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

    If I were to wear a scrub dress, I'd make sure the length covered my knees. I always taught my daughter (as well as complied with this myself) to wear skirts that covered the knee. If your knee is...

  2. Nursing student and anxiety

    vintagemother replied to Skitter's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are quite young. I first had to seek medical help for anxiety when I was 19, with 2 babies. Having young children to care for can definitely exacerbate anxiety. But there is hope! I'm now in my...

  3. Psych home care

    vintagemother replied to Diane1954's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes to what xenogenetic said! I work psych in patient and love love love my work. But I'm not sure id want to go to psych Pts homes.... That's a different animal. At work, most of the time, there's 1...

  4. Nursing careers where you don't stand up all day?

    vintagemother replied to thanatos92's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't stand all day. I walk, sit, power walk, sit, sit, walk, sit, lol! I'm an Lvn and I work in LTC and my job is not medication nurse. It's a unique position in which I assess medical concerns,...

  5. CNA to LVN to RN

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

    I'm in your locale. I completed a few nursing prereqs prior to going to CNA school. The Cna test wasn't difficult, but I won't lie to you. I studied by reading the course manual the same way I did for...

  6. Nursing School and Kids

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

    I had a fake support system. My in laws and family said they were there to help me and my kids. But when I wasn't available, they told my kids I didn't love them. I hope,no, I'm sure your family...

  7. Thank you

    vintagemother replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you viva! For all of your encouragement and wisdom you share on AN! Your transparency had helped me

  8. Easy and yummy breakfast ideas

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

    Fruit and nut and veggie homemade smoothie. Egg whites scrambled-- you can cook them in the microwave. Wrapped In a whole wheat tortilla. Plus salsa or black beans (canned) wrap it in foil and you can...

  9. Trivial detail! Littmann Stethoscope Colors

    vintagemother replied to iheartcats's topic in General Students

    I used to have the breast cancer pink. The tubing got blue ink on it so I switched it to raspberry!! I got compliments on

  10. Need help .... Anxiety at work

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just an update... It's now 11 days after my last post. I am feeling better! I take a different persona on at work. Tuck my head down and do my job. I've tried for more balance between running around...

  11. Need help .... Anxiety at work

    vintagemother posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    At my job for the last 2 weeks, we've been experiencing a higher than usual acuity level. I can tell that I'm experiencing symptoms of stress. Nausea. Forgetting to eat all day. Left my car on while...

  12. Things I wish I could tell my patients

    vintagemother posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I wish I could tell my clients at work that there is hope for a life in spite of a psychiatric diagnosis. Sometimes they tell me they feel ostracized and left out of society because of their illness....

  13. Things I wish I could tell my patients

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

    I just wanted to pop on this thread and let y'all know I'm reading the replies. I have decided to be a little more open with my patients. Not a ton of disclosure, just a little, to let them know...

  14. What does "On Call" mean to you?

    vintagemother replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh. I

  15. What does "On Call" mean to you?

    vintagemother replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my job, on call means you have to work at least 4 shifts per month. Many on-call people want a full time position, so they work whenever called in. Some don't though... And they seem to not...

  16. 101 Ways To Fall Asleep (add your own)

    vintagemother replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Benadryl

  17. Nursing Interview Attire

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

    I agree with the ops. I shined my old shoes, I dressed business casual for my nursing school interview. (Black capris and a black, white and grey top) for a man, dress slacks and a conservative top...

  18. Where to go after graduation

    vintagemother replied to GirlAfraid's topic in Nursing Career

    I also am an Lvn. My first real job post graduation has been in psych. I love my job! But, several nurses have told me that once you work in psych, you can't leave because acute care facilities do not...

  19. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

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

    I think most people consider RN vs NP. In many work settings, PA is used or NP is used as the provider. The "provider" has prescriptive authority. Meaning they can prescribe a tx. As for me, I'd like...

  20. How can I be taken more seriously?

    vintagemother replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Find a nurse whose work ethic you admire and emulate her. I work as a nurse in psych and have observed many different "personas" of various nurses. I try to take the best traits of all of them when...

  21. your patients' coolest histories

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

    My clients histories are quite interesting as well. I work in psych. I've learned, over time, that some of my most polite residents have killed people. Some of their histories involve being horribly...

  22. LVN licensure concerns

    vintagemother replied to Adamant's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think you have to report expunged items. But, based on what I've seen, having a few convictions won't prevent you from getting a license. Good luck to

  23. Osmolarity vs Osmolality

    vintagemother replied to jkirsc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think of osmolality As concentration/ weight. (Weight is not really accurate, but in my mind, I visualize the particles in the soln as giving it more "weight" I think of osmolarity as moles.......

  24. Asked to shadow a day after interview completed... Just need some clarification...

    vintagemother replied to edwardsrn62's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since you're going to be on the floor, I think you should wear scrubs. Don't let yourself be intimidated because there are more experienced nurses going for the same position. Be likable, friendly,...

  25. Is it a rule that you MUST be miserable for your first year?

    vintagemother replied to leekaye's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a new grad. 7-8 months into my 2nd job. Just graduated 12 months ago. I have not been miserable at my job as a new grad nurse. I have teenagers, too and to be honest, they were not "supportive"...