vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Pearson NCLEX Trick 2014

    vintagemother replied to RNChrissy2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You could still have passed even if the trick says you didn't. In the future, don't answer phone the day of the test. Stay away from drama. I had an argument with my significant other the weekend...

  2. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

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

    My plan is: I took most of my RN prereqs from 2010-11. I did an Lvn program 2012-2013. I'm now taking last term of prereqs to apply for RN.(spring 2014) I will apply to at least 3 schools, possibly 5....

  3. Male locks (hair)

    vintagemother replied to ColorGreen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I teach me African American sons (and my daughter) not to go on any interview with non-conservative grooming. I'd tell them to cut their hair neat and short to get the job. Myself, I wear short...

  4. if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    vintagemother replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new LVN, but I sometimes think that I'd be better suited to teaching somewhere in K-12. I used to really want to teach because I like working with children and really enjoy teaching. Alas,...

  5. Curam College in Sacramento and SETA Pays for Certs

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

    I did not attend Curam. I attended a different for profit Accelerated LVN school in Sacramento. My school had a dedicated career center with full time staff and they do try to help you find jobs. I...

  6. LVN-to-RN Program at American River College-Sacramento

    vintagemother replied to tanna898's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks so much for the information on the program

  7. First nursing interview in Psych!

    vintagemother replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Psychiatric

    I was also hired at a psych inpatient facility. . On call! I'm on my second day. It's

  8. First nursing interview in Psych!

    vintagemother replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Psychiatric

    In case anyone else wants psych interview tips.... They asked me situational questions r/t psych. They also asked me about common meds, which PRNs I'd expect to be ordered when the client has certain...

  9. First nursing interview in Psych!

    vintagemother replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you, psych guy! Tomorrow's my

  10. Waiting for LVN license in Ca

    vintagemother replied to dlandin21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Mine showed up within 1 business day of it being cashed. Hope yours shows up soon! Oh...and this was on February, so pretty

  11. First nursing interview in Psych!

    vintagemother replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Psychiatric

    I also have a psych Lvn position interview next week! I hope someone can post to tell us what kinds of traits people are looking for in a good psych

  12. Burned Bridges

    vintagemother replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks so much commuter!!!!!!!!! I'm going to print that and remember it!!! That advice was sound and

  13. Burned Bridges

    vintagemother replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the original poster is making an important observation. I interpret her concern to be related to the subject of bullying. Some nurse managers do degrade, yell and insult the subordinates, as...

  14. Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

    vintagemother replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the kudos, Bea!! I give a lot of credit and kudos to you young people who have the foresight to choose a stable career path as a nurse and who have the fortitude to stick with it! Congrats...

  15. What is temporary registry?

    vintagemother replied to tevisco4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I pm-ed

  16. How to become a CNA again.

    vintagemother replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you considered working in a different area of nursing such as home health or hospice? This way, you'd work alone, away from the politics and would probably be able to feel like you made a...

  17. Wannabe NP question

    vintagemother posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in school now, (pursuing a BSN) with the plan of eventually becoming an NP. I have a simple question though.... In my immediate area there are only 2 traditional NP programs. ( one costs a lot...

  18. Wannabe NP question

    vintagemother replied to vintagemother's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Id like to become an FNP. I guess it seems to be good to be true that one could do that program online post BSN, but I've read so many criticisms of online advanced practice programs that I thought...

  19. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    vintagemother replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm never able to settle into sleep that well due to paranoia. I worked prn so I didn't know anyone to ask to wake me! That would have been awesome to be able to rest knowing someone would wake me. I...

  20. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    vintagemother replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    This is all so crazy! While I am really against nurses and CNAs napping while on duty, I can't believe we're debating the right to sleep during your unpaid break. Im im pretty sure that in CA no...

  21. Workout Music

    vintagemother replied to jamd11's topic in Health, Stress Management

  22. Infernal Equinox

    vintagemother replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

  23. Handling the "R" word

    vintagemother replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

  24. Does my school have the right to refuse sending the board my transcript?

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

    Not in my state and not within at least a 4 hr radius of me. In my area, there are 2 options: state school which is cheap and private schools, which are expensive. In my area, the private schools...

  25. Workout Music

    vintagemother replied to jamd11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A friend of mine, who happened to also be a nurse, told me hard rap really motivated her to run hard! I don't believe she normally listens to rap, but she said the hard vote rap beats really