vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Maternity Clinicals

    vintagemother replied to DrLeeAnn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't laugh....I'm trying to be helpful... My ob clinicals were 2 tours of 2 different hospitals labor and delivery units. We did not even see any patients, let alone provide care. We watched videos...

  2. Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

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

    Ditto!]

  3. Shoes

    vintagemother replied to dannygirl04's topic in General Students

    I love dansko. But I've learned it's important not to buy patent leather- it has no give. And it's important to buy xp pros. I have wide feet and need the wider toe box. I also buy the inserts with...

  4. Things I wish I could tell my patients

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

    Vivalasviejas... Thank you for the term. "Neurotypicals" I want t to add it to my vocabulary.

  5. LVN to RN bsn in Ca. how do I start?

    vintagemother replied to flowervilet15's topic in LPN to RN

    There are many paths to become an RN after you have your LVN in CA. One option is to complete all the prereqs at community college, then complete a traditional RN program or a shorter bridge program....

  6. How difficult is it?

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

    If you have some medical experience, it's not too hard. I had no medical experience, but a lot of my nursing prereqs were done when I took the CNA class. I agree with what the OP said about it being...

  7. TX BON enforcement questions

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

    In my state we don't have to report if the conviction was before age 18. Maybe your fight was before you were 18? If not, disclose it. Hope it all goes well for

  8. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs- how to keep in good condition?

    vintagemother replied to rnbsn694's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grays anatomy scrubs don't fade too much. I wear my tops more than my grays bottoms (cuz my bottom is getting too big) and recently I did notice my shirt is a tiny bit lighter than the bottoms. But I...

  9. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    vintagemother replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pre-emtive meds can serve good use. They help prevent problems before they start. I understand your moral dilemma, though. If you can document/justify your assessment and rationale for not giving the...

  10. scared to death

    vintagemother replied to shoeshine88's topic in Patient Medications

    Unmm... A nurses aide informed you? Is she trustworthy? How would she know what you're being investigated for? If she is trustworthy, do like the OPs told you and do your best to give meds on time and...

  11. Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    vintagemother replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    I don't work in jail/prison. I work in long term mental health. We have drug seekers, too. I pass their concerns to the MD to be evaluated. He orders X-rays. Then, they usually have no visible...

  12. Blood pressure cuff?

    vintagemother replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I think it's a great idea to buy your own BP cuff. I bought mine while in CNA school from walmart. I practiced on everyone: my then husband, my kids, my mom, my nieces and nephews. (Had to put it on...

  13. Returning Lpn student in late 30's, married with teenage kids..

    vintagemother replied to Gog3tter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    34 when I graduated from LVN school, with 1 child in college, 1 in high school and 1 in elementary school. I'll be 36 when I start RN school next

  14. What do they know about nurses?

    vintagemother replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I can't do greys anatomy. The first few episodes were good, IMO, when the focus was on Meredith's mom and her Alzheimer's dx. Also, when the new docs all tried to get in on procedures reminded me of...

  15. Things I wish I could tell my patients

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

    What do you mean by empathized for manipulative situations? If I could figure out a way to share without over sharing I would. But being professional and discreet and not making the conversation...

  16. can you help me find a job as a psyche nurse?

    vintagemother replied to bernadette22's topic in Psychiatric

    I happened upon my psych nurse job on accident due to applying via craigslist. Many psych facilities don't "advertise" the fact that they are psych facilities. I drove past my work several times...

  17. educating people

    vintagemother replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes this annoys me too. Mostly because I feel these types of comments are based on ignorance. I feel these types of comments promote the view that "those people" have mental illness. I feel the...

  18. Getting into to nursing school with Bipolar depression and anxiety?

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

    A Friebd of mine in nursing school had bipolar disorder. It was hard for her, but she graduated and makes $29/hr now. I have a different psych dx also. I'm so glad my school didn't ask me to disclose...

  19. Workforce Development

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

    I used a work force development program to **help** cover the cost of my LVN program. I was planning to become an RN but the goal of the program I used wAs to get you working within a year. I was...

  20. Moms pursuing Nursing

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

    Tons of moms go into nursing. There are many posts on this topic. When I began prereqs nearly 5 yrs ago, I searched for inspirational stories about moms on AN.com. I copied them and saved them and...

  21. 8 month lvn to RN program at carrington college

    vintagemother replied to newwaverider00's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't attend. But I know 1 lady at work who is loving the bridge program there. Plus at least 3 ladies from my Lvn program attend that campus. They are going to get in, out and ahead, as the...

  22. Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    vintagemother replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, in my area, I think that starting Lvn pay is better than decent. Most of my new grad friends and myself make 45-50k. We only went to school for 1 year. The avg annual household income...

  23. Nurses need an outlet to manage stress

    vintagemother replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sometimes stress is nearly imperceptible. I don't leave my job hating it. I don't go home angry. I truly love my job and feel I'm meant for the work I do. I even feel My job duties are fair. In spite...

  24. museum for psych rotation

    vintagemother replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Psychiatric

    I attended a private Lvn program that was very imperfect. And it was more expensive that that. However, I was able to find a job. Buyer

  25. Nclex mastery app

    vintagemother replied to atom2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX mastery was worth the money. I also used Kaplan and I think Saunders. The NCLEX mastery was very