vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Recent LVN graduate in California and Unsure Of What To Do Now...

    vintagemother replied to Islandergur1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whoops...paid me **$17/hr** after I became

  2. Recent LVN graduate in California and Unsure Of What To Do Now...

    vintagemother replied to Islandergur1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I thought it would take several months to take my NCLEX. But my test date came sooner than expected. (This was late 2013) I ended up finding a job in an ALF that paid me 12/hr until I passed the NCLEX...

  3. Favorite planner?

    vintagemother replied to ChristiHamm8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loved my uncalendar!!! I used it for 2 years and this year, I'm done with school, and purchased an Erin Condren. Erin Condren Planners are prettier, but the list maker, OCD side of me misses the...

  4. Nursing and significant others

    vintagemother replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My own opinion is that if he is really interested and invested in your career, he'll meet you half way. If he's not, well, you'll end up having to choose between him and your job. My source of...

  5. Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    vintagemother replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My answer depends on who's asking. If a pt or some unknown stranger asked me, I'd be PC and say, "No. My job as a nurse is different from that of a dr and I very much like the fact that I get to...

  6. Theraputic ideas for patient activities

    vintagemother replied to amwatkins72's topic in Psychiatric

    Try to determine which activities the pts/consumers enjoy. Some like coloring, or drawing. Some like dominoes or card games. Some like basketball. These were activities I observed when I worked in...

  7. Organizational tips?

    vintagemother replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes just updating it with pertinent info as needed. Not all pts have things occur that require a note, but if they do... this is my

  8. Conflicted New Grad RN Supervisor

    vintagemother replied to Kadams0808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked in LTCs I hated as well as those I've loved. In either case, I was told by colleagues and sups that I'd get stuck if I stayed. This info made little difference to me: if I hate the job I...

  9. Organizational tips?

    vintagemother replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As far as remembering the times things occur, 1 nurse told me she jots a quick note to herself on her clipboard / brain / report sheet with the time so she'll remember. I like to to go Into my daily...

  10. School, work, and family

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

    I didn't work full time through LVN school. I was/am a mom to 3, though. I had a good friend in schoool who worked full time nights as a CNA with more kids than me! I think it worked for her because...

  11. Full time night shift and divorce with small children

    vintagemother replied to studentsara's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that one nurse I know has a situation with her ex that is flexible, and his custody days are the days that she works. I think that is nice if the two can work together. As for me, and I...

  12. CNA scope of practice

    vintagemother replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The tricky thing about telling pts their BP is that they'll inevitably want to know if it's high or low. You can probably report th number obtained, however, typically the pt or their family will want...

  13. I cried with a pt .....

    vintagemother replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Oncology

    Yes! When our pts are close to our age, it tugs our hearts!! I had an oncology pt tonight less than 5 yrs older than me, with kids almost the exact same ages as mine. Im still thinking of her now. í...

  14. Hydration for Nurses

    vintagemother replied to vgyore's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a brand new believer in adequate hydration while at work. This is because, I've suffered 2 UTIs this year... My first 2, I might add, even though I have 3 kids and am almost 40. I understand JHACO...

  15. Alone, Lost, and Afraid

    vintagemother replied to Born2Care4All's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't feel bad or like you're neglecting your kids because you have to complete some work tasks at home. As Ive said before on AN, "Mom guilt is no bueno." It doesn't help you or your kids. I...

  16. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    vintagemother replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a zombie thread...brought back to life...so I hesitate to comment. Though, as an AA woman, I've been thinking of hair issues recently. I commented previously, yet want to add my most recent...

  17. Alzheimer's Lesson?

    vintagemother replied to NewNurse08022016's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would try distraction. I'd try therapeutic communication techniques, such as restating. Ex:"so you want to call your mom and dad?" or redirection, "what do you want to talk to them about?" Or,...

  18. Pt on 180 waiting needs new hip, but waiting for state bed

    vintagemother replied to espresso_dreams's topic in Psychiatric

    It is good that you care so much. However, sometimes there isn't much you can do, due to the way the system works. When I worked in a psych unit, there were a few times I can recollect that a pt...

  19. Organizational tips?

    vintagemother replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm new, like you. But my organization has been improving. From 1 new RN to another, here are some things that have immensely helped me to complete all of my tasks. -My facility provides several blank...

  20. Apple Watch

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

    Which coating are you referring to? The band is all rubber-no coating. The face is made of a strong glass like material--it can be alcohol

  21. Problem with co-worker - called racist?

    vintagemother replied to Nurse071094's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or another, also unsophisticated, way of saying, "Looked at her crazy." í ½í¸‚ To address the OP in seriousness: I happen to be a member of a minority group at work. It sounds like you might be...

  22. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    vintagemother replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It depends on your local market. I feel quite fortunate to have received a job offer as a new grad on a med-surg unit. I know some people dislike med-surg work. However, I think it is a good position...

  23. Lost

    vintagemother replied to catdog5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you still working at the place? There is hope for you, regardless. I feel lost at times, too, as a new RN in an acute hospital unit. Things that have helped me: 1) talk to people outside of work...

  24. How did first job/orientation work for you?

    vintagemother replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on week 7 of orientation. I'm a new grad (former LV/PN) I carry a ton of stuff in my scrubs: steth, pen light, highlighter, different colored pens, a sharpie, white board pen. Alcohol wipes,...

  25. Domestic Violence: Rebuilding

    vintagemother replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the stages of grief mirrored my feelings while separating from my abusive husband. Indeed, I stayed in denial a great while. Anger lasted a long time. I tried bargaining, and eventually...