vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Took NCLEX Today..Got the Good Pop Up!

    vintagemother posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, the title says it all! I took my NCLEX PN today and got the good pop up! I never thought I'd be able to test so soon, since my state CA is supposed to be backlogged and we were told by the staff...

  2. Took NCLEX Today..Got the Good Pop Up!

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

    Cmoul001...I'm so happy for you, too!

  3. POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    vintagemother replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    LTC:

  4. HIPAA and picking patients

    vintagemother replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is what I was taught in

  5. Took NCLEX Today..Got the Good Pop Up!

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

    I received my letter yesterday from the board saying I passed the NCLEX! The pearsonvue trick was accurate! I'm so

  6. Nurses with Mental Illness: Share Your Self-Care Strategies

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

    I've suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a child and had some suicidal ideation and self-harm issues more recently. My diagnosis is PTSD. Taking my meds really helps. I also do a lot of...

  7. Have you been ever gotten sick from working as a nurse?

    vintagemother replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As a CNA and prenursing student, I contracted scabies-2 times in a few months! Then as a nursing student, I got a stomach bug, as did most if the staff and students at my clinical site last...

  8. When will I learn? Right back where I started

    vintagemother replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I also want to say you aren't alone. Please don't feel bad that you have to take meds. I am facing the fact that meds are indeed helping me. I've been off and on with sertraline for over 18 months....

  9. CMAs

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

    If you are new to the idea if a med-aide or med- tech, their legal scope may surprise you. I'll tell you like an experienced nurse who was an admin for a retirement community told me, "my med-techs do...

  10. Having your LPN/LVN license make it easier to get into a Bridge Program?

    vintagemother replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN to RN

    In my area, from what I've heard from several sources, the bridge programs through the community colleges area not impacted and you are likely to get in on your first attempt. This is a far cry from...

  11. Most effective way to apply for LTC as new grad?

    vintagemother replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad and found a job in an assisted living facility before my license came. They can legally hire med aides to work but as soon as my license comes I'll be an Lvn with them. Just waiting on...

  12. Terrified about student loan debt. ADVICE

    vintagemother replied to becca94's topic in General Students

    Private loan holders do not have to work with you if you have a hardship. You can almost always rehabilitate a federally subsidized loan. Private loan holders can play hard ball with you if you miss...

  13. Terrified about student loan debt. ADVICE

    vintagemother replied to becca94's topic in General Students

    Can u work and reduce expenses until you get to your clinicals for your undergrad? It will be hard but not impossible if u get your expenses low enough so that you only have to work part time....

  14. Is it helpful to work as a CNA while in nursing school?

    vintagemother replied to SaraStevenson's topic in General Students

    Having CNA experience while in nursing school was helpful. However, I didn't work much while actually in nursing school. I was a CNA for almost a year before I started nursing school. The first term...

  15. Clinicals..funnest or hardest part?

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

    I enjoyed clinicals immensely. I am an extrovert and enjoyed working with my "clinical team" as I called my classmates. The paperwork got to be something I learned how to do, fast, at clinicals. I...

  16. best place for a new grad to get a job.

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

    Mswan, keep in mind I am an ultra new grad!! I graduated in November and was hired in December. I started working the floor, orientation, on Jan 1, so I've only been working 1 week. I really like my...

  17. best place for a new grad to get a job.

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

    Thanks mswan! This far it's been a great experience for me as a new grad. Passing meds,doing tx, supervising UAPs, and lots of documentation and

  18. best place for a new grad to get a job.

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

    ALF= assisted living facility. This is different from an SNF (skilled nursing facility). No I didn't already work there. I'm working full time in the teens per hour. Not very high, but a lot more than...

  19. best place for a new grad to get a job.

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

    I was hired at an assisted living facility as a new grad! Don't forget about

  20. Took NCLEX Today..Got the Good Pop Up!

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

    We can't get quick results at all here in Cali! I did check my mailbox today though. But it takes 4 weeks to get them by mail usually here and it's been 2... So I have to

  21. New LVN/LPN grads taking RN prereqs,

    vintagemother posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Is anyone else on here jumping into RN prereqs immediately? I am! I have a full time LVN/LPN job and am taking 10-13 credits at school. I've been preparing by setting up Childcare, developing a study...

  22. how to study nclex pn

    vintagemother replied to abarnes2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try to do 3000 practice nclex questions. I used Kaplan qbank, Saunders by sylvestri and 2 apps: upward mobility and nclex mastery, which cost $30 total. I googled concepts I didn't know and youtubed,...

  23. Looking for LPNs who's programs was at least $18k or more?

    vintagemother replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To piggy-back on what the OP said, it's not likely your "prereqs" at the trade school will transfer to a cheaper state or community college. You will likely have to "re-take" them to apply to the...

  24. Best Christmas gift ever....I passed the NCLEX-VN!!

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

    Thanks dreeea! I took my nclex almost 2 weeks ago so I thank you very much for that time frame

  25. Dumb question....

    vintagemother replied to Emily Cox's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I set firm rules for my carpool groups that we all abided by. Clinicals were far and my school didn't allow make ups except like a few hours each qtr. There were some people who preferred to drive...