vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Need Help with Math/Conversions Content

    vintagemother replied to AngellinaDanielle's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    As the PP said, if you've passed Chem already, then you can definitely do nursing math successfully. Yes, you do need to memorize a few conversions, but, honestly, not that many. The hardest part is...

  2. What are clinicals really like?

    vintagemother replied to coder24's topic in General Students

    I love my AllNurses Peeps! There's nothing I could say to add to the conversation, you have all said it already!! í

  3. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

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

    ^^ This! Most Go Fund Me campaigns that I see are kind of silly. However, recently, a woman i grew up with-who was my best friend from approx age 16-early 20s posted a super sad story. Her baby...

  4. Night shift schedule?

    vintagemother replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I eat something to sustain my energy before I go to work 90% of the time. I eat something high in protein, either boiled eggs, or if I'm not hungry, I'll pack a protein shake to sip on. For "lunch" at...

  5. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    vintagemother replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a facility that utilizes 8 hr shifts (except for some of the "critical care" areas, such as ICU. However, we all still work part time with several days off each weak. Keep in mind that all...

  6. Scenario question

    vintagemother replied to sv123's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've BTDT. In my facility you get an order for restraints. í

  7. Jury duty and new grad program

    vintagemother replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always have been excused. Either because I was breastfeeding, a single working mom with no-one else to provide financial support. I think I've been sent letters 3x

  8. First interview advice

    vintagemother replied to meg2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dress for success on your interview! (I wore a real suit and dark blue top, watch, and tasteful small jewelry) Have hard copies of your resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation (if you have...

  9. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    vintagemother replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    I like/love my job/employer! I am paid well! I enjoy taking care of people. Passing meds and teaching pts is a great fulfillment to me. I think that your school tried to scare you is to make you...

  10. Best tablet/laptop for Nursing School?

    vintagemother replied to e.amberly's topic in General Students

    I used a MacBook Pro. Refurbished. Bought in 2009. It got me through prerequisites, LVN and RN school. The main thing I like is that it has lasted so long! I bought Dells and HPs before and they went...

  11. Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    vintagemother replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases I do not have a preference for the gender of my physicians. However, I prefer female counselors and psychotherapists. Oh my goodness, Commuter! I was thinking the same

  12. Is flipping a coin a "fair" way to decide who stays when there is a call-in?

    vintagemother replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in facilities that were short staffed: you had to stay if there was no coverage because not staying = pt abandonment. Thankfully, I was rarely mandated to stay, and when I did it was...

  13. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    vintagemother replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The older nurses exist.... I'm almost 40 and a new RN. People look at me and think I'm quite a bit younger. It could be that some older nurses look young. My hospital recently hired a lot of new...

  14. What awkward advice have your family members asked for?

    vintagemother replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Nursing Humor

    My father thinks I'm a veterinarian, rather than an RN. He has called me to ask me if I had supplies so he could artificially inseminate his dog. I did have a foley catch kit from school clinicals...

  15. New nurse tips on anxiety

    vintagemother replied to Medicalicurn's topic in General Nursing

    You said that you use a checklist. I do, as well. I'm a new grad and the checklist helps to relieve my anxiety. I actually check off/line through items as I finish charting them. I also used to spend...

  16. What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    vintagemother replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    At my last place of employment, if you worked on the holiday: kitchen staff prepared a traditional meal. We scheduled 2 breaks for half n half the staff to enjoy the meal together. The camaraderie was...

  17. What to expect in Pharmacology?

    vintagemother posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm about to start pharmacology and math for nurses in a few days. If anyone here has already taken pharm, can you please tell me what to expect? How much did you study daily/ weekly? How...

  18. New grad needs help

    vintagemother replied to manda18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Plenty of moms work 12 hr shifts. I thought I'd work 3x 12 hr shifts/wk, because most Acute care facilities in my area staff this way. The good thing about 12s is you have 4 days off each week to...

  19. did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    vintagemother replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    I did not share it on FB. Many of my classmates did. After being there 3+ mos I did update my linked in profile and received a few congrats after I posted the update. I am a new

  20. CNAs give medications

    vintagemother replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, they're called Med Techs and can pass meds at Assisted Living

  21. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    vintagemother replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My schedule is...interesting. Not a school nurse-I work in med-surg. I'm working the night before and the night after thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day I'm actually off, which means I get home around 9am...

  22. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    vintagemother replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yaaasss!! Let's talk Thanksgiving!! I work Wed night, so I prepped most of the time intensive things today. I boiled the the chicken and am currently simmering the broth for the gumbo!! I made the...

  23. Is it appropriate to wear flats to an interview?

    vintagemother replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Nursing Career

    My own opinion, based on experience. I prefer flats, I'm not a heels type of gal. However, I have a good friend who has worked as a corporate recruiter for several years. He told me that ballerina...

  24. Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    vintagemother replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. Pt c/o chest pain and had acute changes to VS. If you hadn't sent the pt out and a bad outcome had occurred, the liability would be yours. I knew a nurse fired for ignoring...

  25. transitioning from LTC to Hospital Setting.

    vintagemother replied to preezy_'s topic in Medical-Surgical

    I transitioned from SNF/LTC to an acute med-surg hospital after I obtained my ADN. As far as what to study...if it's truly med-surg and not tele-onc-ED or other critical care, you already know a lot...