vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. NCLEX week.... prayer anyone?

    vintagemother replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I prayed for all of you! I prayed before my test a lot and passed a few months ago. Prayer

  2. Starting my LPN-RN journey!

    vintagemother replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm almost in your same shoes! I became a member "before" I took my first RN prereqs. Now I'm an LVN and just finished my RN prereqs. I haven't yet applied to the bridge program yet, as the...

  3. Husband doesn't understand... advice?

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

    Thanks for pointing that out, AmyRN. I'm not sure if I'm on AN enough that people "know me", like I feel like I "know" certain other frequent posters. So, yeah, my comment was made mostly in relation...

  4. Forcing Meds

    vintagemother replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in an inpatient psych facility. Meds can be forced if the doctor writes an order. Our patients are not at my facility by choice. On one long term unit residents are here because a court has...

  5. Husband doesn't understand... advice?

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

    Not to sound snarky.... But this is why I hope to stay single for a long time. BTDT with my (now ex) husband. We're now divorced and I remember his lack of understanding. (In fact, it's a big reason...

  6. Is it time to move on???

    vintagemother replied to AspiringLPN2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if it's time to move on. There's some BS in every job I've worked in health care (CNA and LVN) But to be honest, I quit quite a few jobs. In hind sight, I'm not sure if I should have as...

  7. Job Interview Tuesday - Night shift PRN or Part time

    vintagemother replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've been fortunate to have per diem jobs that allowed me to decline shifts that don't work for my schedule without repercussions. So, yes, per diem has been very flexible. If I could get a set...

  8. Scrub tops for petite with larger chest?

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

    Perhaps grays anatomy by barco. These don't wrinkle or fade. I'm very curvy--though not skinny. My waist is not super big, but I wear 36 -DDD bras and the grays anatomy scrubs show my shape without...

  9. Nursing to Doctor

    vintagemother replied to pre-unsure's topic in Nursing Career

    Many people told me I'm not suited for nursing because I'm "too smart". College professors and my mom told me this. I began to wonder if nurses ever got to act independently or if they just followed...

  10. working full time during nursing school?

    vintagemother replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    I have a close friend who worked full time through LVN school. Our program was 5 days/wk x 8 hrs per day. She was smart as a whip and did well. She worked nocs. She could manage to go over 24 hrs...

  11. Interview Question = "Tell me a time when you made a decision under pressure?"

    vintagemother replied to Matt10:1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Id keep my response short and simple. Make sure you only answer the specific question asked. Maybe I'd give an example of there were multiple call lights ringing while you were assisting a resident...

  12. Fresh bachelors, but need to start over?

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

    I'm in CA, too. The community colleges in my area don't care if you repeat a class through them. (There is a limit on repeating classes no more than 3 times in the same college district though) The...

  13. Job Interview Tuesday - Night shift PRN or Part time

    vintagemother replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I love part time nocs!! I worked per diem as a CNA when I was a student taking prereqs and during my LVN program. I now work per diem as an LVN while I'm finishing my RN prereqs. While I work any...

  14. Help! I think I *need* to be a nurse! :)

    vintagemother replied to ShanMiran's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't know if I was called.... But I was 29 and decided it was ok for me to pursue a field I was interested in. At the time, I had a high schooler, a middle schooler and 1 who was just about to...

  15. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    vintagemother replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Northern CA: $15/hr 1st job. But I now make $22/hr! Loving it! Still a new grad.

  16. Had a patient fall

    vintagemother replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep in mind, some people say "they have the right to fall". That comment ****** me off, but I guess it means they have the right to be independent And the right to ambulate. Yes, falls happen. I know...

  17. Nursing/Nursing School while on pain meds?

    vintagemother replied to NeverAverage's topic in Pain Management

    I had a few friends who had to take narcotic pain meds while in school. (And still take them now as nurses) as long as you know how they will affect you, I don't see there being a problem as long as...

  18. affordable scrubs

    vintagemother replied to shay39's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thrift stores--you may have to frequent a few different stores to find ones that stock scrubs regularly. I like walmart scrubs as far as the material. They weren't cheap and they were boxy unisex...

  19. To Treat or Not to Treat Unrelated Dx Hospice Pt.

    vintagemother replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad so I don't understand the ins and outs yet, but I observed similar situations over and over again when I worked in an LTC ALF. The family gets to decide on any medications the doctor...

  20. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    vintagemother replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Northern CA Graduated Nov 13 Passed NCLEX-PN Dec 13 Applied to 5 jobs each week starting as soon as I graduated. Have BLS, (IV Cert but not listed in resume) Hired Dec 13- low wage FT ALF job. Lost...

  21. What gift to get for a nursing student?

    vintagemother replied to Bluebell.'s topic in General Nursing

    A personalized littman stethoscope. Cute socks that are thick and/or moisture wicking. Gift cards to eat out. Any of the items the OPs

  22. How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

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

    I felt like I was making the most educated attempts I could on most questions, there were very few questions that I "knew" I had correct. I had lots of SATAs. I hope it works out for you!! Try not to...

  23. How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

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

    I felt numb. I didn't know if I passed or not. I did know id studied hard --2500 questions. I knew that since the test shut off at 75 or 85 that I'd likely passed but I didn't know if I did or didn't....

  24. Anywhere in the country hiring new LPN grads with no experience?

    vintagemother replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I, as well as most of my friends from school, was able to secure employment as a new grad LVN I'm northern CA. I know that this is not the norm based on posts here on AN, but I know about 10 people or...

  25. Husband not supportive of me going to school

    vintagemother replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in real estate too, prior to deciding to go to school to become a nurse. My husband was not supportive. My rationale was that I'd always wanted to work in the medical field and yes, real estate...