vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Can this child go to school?

    vintagemother replied to SilleLu's topic in School

    Even though it may not seem urgent, the hives that are worsening could signify an allergic reaction that could lead to her throat swelling. I base this on my new nurse background (-; and the fact...

  2. Sacramento City College ADN Fall 2014

    vintagemother replied to markspiegs's topic in California Nursing

    Akulahawk (or others who know) ..... For the bridge programs, are there 2 start dates per year at SCC/ARC? I know there's only 1 app period/ yr and thought there were 2 start dates. For the bridge,...

  3. looking for LVN School in North Ca

    vintagemother replied to rudyp's topic in General Students

    I'm not too far from your area. I recommend the following: Visit nursing homes, SNFs, ALFs, hospitals and clinics and ask the hiring person, usually a DON or DSD will know, whether they hire new grad...

  4. Can this child go to school?

    vintagemother replied to SilleLu's topic in School

    In my opinion, no school unless the teacher and staff have the time to check on child throughout the day for s/sx of anaphylaxis. In most school settings, they don't. Are we sure that the child is...

  5. 6 Hour Lecture?!

    vintagemother replied to NiftyGirl2014's topic in General Students

    My school provided a 10 min break every hour. I hope yours does, too. Take notes and selectively highlight or write in different colors in order to keep your mind engaged. Sit in the front so you...

  6. Nurses need an outlet to manage stress

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

    I'm sorry you're feeling this way. If work is causing you to feel so much stress that you aren't enjoying things outside of work, you may need to see a medical professional or change your job. When I...

  7. Have you ever convinced yourself...?

    vintagemother replied to RN403's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did contract scabies. )-: MRSA doesn't scare me because I know it needs a portal of entry to become systemic. I itched a lot after I did head lice tx and body lice tx. I was scared I caught it but...

  8. OB ultrasound...foley or no?

    vintagemother replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

    When you say IV fill, do you mean they give the pt IV fluids so their bladder fills? (Sorry for the question, I'm a new

  9. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    Viva... I too agree that karma is a *****! I used to judge a lot more, until it happened to

  10. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    Viva....we are not, I am not, judging you. You are a person who is respected within this community. Your speaking out about mental illness has helped me to remain strong through my dx. Please do not...

  11. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    I'm pretty sure your neighbor is my relative.

  12. OB ultrasound...foley or no?

    vintagemother replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

    I had a foley put in to do an ob U/S when I was seeing a specialist while trying to conceive. They put it in because it was easier to get the right amount of fluid into the bladder to better...

  13. Nursing School Oopsies

    vintagemother replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    I'm glad you saw my attempt at humor.

  14. It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    vintagemother replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes! This!

  15. "Taking a verbal" = writing your own orders?!

    vintagemother replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    My MD gives a **** load of verbal orders to me. Yes, I think this is because he believes I'm competent enough to use critical thinking, because he has told me as much. I, like you, am a newbie and a...

  16. It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    vintagemother replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of my pet peeves I didn't see mentioned yet is when the family won't allow the hospice pt, who is actively dying to receive pain meds. This bothers me so much! You can see the distress in the Pts...

  17. I. Just. Can't....

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

    I've not yet had to do or witness CPR. However, I saw an old episode of the tv show Cops in which a lady was found unconscious r/t ETOH and a trauma to her head. They showed the police pumping so...

  18. Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    vintagemother replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in pt psych. The Pts have sex, which I've never seen. The aides tell me what's going on. HIV precaution teaching, Hepatitis screenings and body and genital lice check as well as pregnancy tests...

  19. Nurse safety

    vintagemother replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Nursing

    A lady at my job was just suspended for using restraints on a pt who had assaulted 5 people in 1 shift, then attacked her then turned away from her. Admin said she was not supposed to restrain him...

  20. Nursing School Oopsies

    vintagemother replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Haha!!! I really like super clean bottoms! No crumbs left

  21. Nursing School Oopsies

    vintagemother replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    In my first clinical rotation in nursing school, I was so excited to be with the "older" term students. I had a brief change with my instructor and the other students gathered around. I like to wipe...

  22. At the End of my Rope.

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

    I am not saying that you did anything wrong. BUT.... When I was in training I kissed my trainers orifices. Nursing can be very political er catty. Making nice with a preceptor can go a long way! I...

  23. News in my neck of the woods

    vintagemother posted a topic in Psychiatric

    California prisons alter 'use of force' policies for mentally ill inmates - Crime - Sacto 911 - The Sacramento Bee I finally got around to reading this article. As a nurse in psych, I can see both...

  24. Nurses, do you exercise?

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

    I have to drink a 5 hr energy or a different energy drink after work or else I'm too tired to go to the gym and be effective after

  25. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

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

    Had to lol! I've been a nurse since Valentines day this year! I'm in my 30's, too!!