vintagemother

vintagemother BSN, CNA, LVN, RN

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  1. Recent Unitek RN Grads/Current Attendees

    vintagemother replied to madelynsmom's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for adding more info to this thread. I'm about to graduate with my LVN. Now it's time to get that

  2. How do you deal with classmates disrespecting you?

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

    I have seen and experienced this type of behavior from classmates, too. I survived, changed and adapted. You will too. Just put one foot in front of the other. Over time I gained friends, good...

  3. Studen Loans Question!

    vintagemother replied to sharonanderson24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I decides to become a nurse with student loan debt already from started but not completed degree attempts. I did make the choice not to add on to my debt while taking prereqs but only because I was...

  4. How am I going to pay for RN school

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

    Thanks

  5. Negativity around private for profit nursing schools

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

    Nekozuki.... I agree with your observations.... I attended community college to complete most of my BSN prereqs. I did have to work very hard to obtain A grades in my classes like Micro, A&P...

  6. Negativity around private for profit nursing schools

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

    PM me for more specific questions about this

  7. Negativity around private for profit nursing schools

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

    Hospitals are not taking on LVNs very often if at all in the area. But The job market for SNFs is different. Lady Free made an excellent point about pricing yourself out of advancement...the...

  8. How am I going to pay for RN school

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

    Hi Commuter...do you have any suggestions for job hunting for 12/16 hour shifts on weekends? I do not have a prior relationship with an employer and will be a new grad LVN. Would you just put the...

  9. Agency LPN's

    vintagemother replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't mean to sound snarky...but I don't know what you mean by make sacrifices? What hours should a person expect to avail themselves to work in the field of home health....assuming their school...

  10. Nursing school

    vintagemother replied to kikkidee6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my area of northern CA all of the non impacted nursing schools cost around $ 30k+ There are jobs in my are for LVNs in SNFs. Research the pay scale and job market and if it meets your other goals,...

  11. Feeling bummed. I missed the mandatory meeting for lpn school.

    vintagemother replied to na-na's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so happy for you! I'm about to finish my LVN program in a few weeks. I remember how excited I was to be able to get in!! Yeah for

  12. How am I going to pay for RN school

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

    I am going to either a community college which costs 2000 total or a state university which will cost me 500/mo for 3 years. I plan to work part time and I get child support and will be able to...

  13. I (male) get extremely nauseas and light headed when discussing catheters

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

    My problem was phlegm. I could handle blood, feces everywhere and even Emesis. Then a wonderful thing happened. My clinical instructor assigned me to care for the trach patients. The awesome thing...

  14. Shots & bloodwork

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

    Nolan's mom: my insurance covered my titers and shots. I do think that if you walk in and say "I need these for school or a job" then they may not be covered. But otherwise, you're

  15. Home health lpns

    vintagemother replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just want to jump in and say thanks for the home health information. I'll be graduating from a Vocational nursing program soon and am very interested in obtaining a job in home health. I've put in a...

  16. I (male) get extremely nauseas and light headed when discussing catheters

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

    Women are no more "meant" to have tubes placed into their urethra than men. You'll get over

  17. I regret forever not going to medical school

    vintagemother replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're not too old to become a doctor. I deal with this problem a little because I also wanted to become a physician, but instead decided to stay home and raise kids until i started the education...

  18. Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    vintagemother replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I couldn't even laugh. People never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing the

  19. Working and Nursing School....my situation, it can't be done.

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

    I'm about to graduate from LVN school... My opinion is....Lvn school got easier and required less studying after about 4-6 months. If you can make it through that hump, it may become easier. That...

  20. RNs who guide nursing students during clinicals (and do a dang good job of it!)

    vintagemother replied to sarahdanielle14's topic in Nurses Rock

    I want to chime in here, too! I appreciate all of the nurses who allowed me to shadow them and learn from them. I appreciate the questions they ask me to keep me on my toes, I appreciate them sharing...

  21. Where to work while in nursing school at Fresno City FCC?

    vintagemother replied to pvue's topic in General Students

    Options students in my class do: CNA (there are short duration weekend only training programs or you can earn the cert after your 1st few classes) Caregiver (kind of like a CNA in a home setting with...

  22. Licensing

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

    Affroman....when did u graduate? Or when did you turn your app in? I ask because I'm in Ca too and set to graduate in a few weeks. I assume you're waiting for your test date. I have heard estimates of...

  23. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    vintagemother replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Itzvalerie....is GB guillain-barré syndrome? Thanks for the insight into different employment options as an

  24. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    vintagemother replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    Hello! I'm not applying for spring 2014, but will apply after I finish my spring 2014 classes! I will be following you all on here with anticipation and excitement. I did my prereqs in Los Rios...

  25. Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    vintagemother replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Though this thread has gotten off track, I want to say that my school does this regularly. I want to report them when I finish in a few weeks. Those of you who don't believe the OPs story, neither I...