vintagegal

vintagegal BSN, DNP, RN, NP

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  1. South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    vintagegal replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, they should be in charge of 1) who they are hiring and 2) what type of work is being done. Why was this problem not rooted out sooner ? You're just going to let two nurses neglect a...

  2. South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    vintagegal replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is troublesome. Has it come to the point where you, as a healthcare worker, have to additionally prove you're completing tasks outside of the charting? Should we hire someone to follow us with...

  3. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    vintagegal replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is the issue? Let me guess, it's the special interest groups- ahem American medical Association cough cough, that would like to keep "nurses" in their places. This is absolutely ridiculous! In...

  4. My professor isn't the easiest to deal with.

    vintagegal replied to ForJanesSake ASN RN's topic in General Students

    You can only change yourself, the professor isn't going to teach the way you would like to be taught. When the professor asks why you picked a certain question, they are most likely trying to get you...

  5. Leaving Nursing For Good

    vintagegal replied to guest1206613's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a certain level of courage and bravery to speak about your struggles. I think I will speak for all of us when I say I'm sorry that you went through all of that. At the end of the day, you...

  6. Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    vintagegal replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    On your off time get a cab and go down to the local tavern. Plenty of

  7. Recording Conversations with Parents

    vintagegal replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    Do not do this. Instead, when conversations get heated, stay professional. All you need to do is state, "it seems as if you are very upset right now, it may be better to converse at another time". If...

  8. Dosages help!!

    vintagegal replied to bluedreamerstu's topic in General Students

    Common sense it, don't get into the weeds of the problem or the set up. If the calculation seems off it probably

  9. Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    vintagegal replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are considering this should be the moment where you pause in your career to re-evaluate your place in the care team. Huge red flag, patients and their families are under your care,...

  10. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    vintagegal replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Although you may want support for "sticking it out" my advice is to make a change. It's time to put YOU first in the equation. The world is your proverbial oyster. You can go anywhere you want to and...

  11. Need advice about situation

    vintagegal replied to Tired nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was threatened by a family member in long term care. It was for a ridiculous reason that honestly was the family's lack of knowledge and care, and had nothing to do with me or safe practice. Being a...

  12. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    vintagegal replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    To be empathetic, if this was me I think I would pursue other interests besides nursing. I would work every day to rectify what I had done. And I would make every effort to show people how sorry I was...

  13. Ethical Arguments Against Mandatory Vaccination

    vintagegal replied to ldhrn73's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh... and here it is. Funny how societal viewpoints change over time.

  14. "Cliques" in the Workplace

    vintagegal replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    They don't like you. Again not your fault. Instead of internalizing every little thing, MOVE ON. Happiness comes from within- who cares what the little bitties

  15. Being Snarky to Get Needed Help

    vintagegal replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Silver bell, I'll put it bluntly. Nobody respects you or your title within the organization. For whatever reason. Probably not even your fault. Could be your age, the way you look, personality,...

  16. Discrimination Allegations

    vintagegal replied to Irabee's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I wouldn't have said anything. However, I empathize with your situation. Realistically all that can be done is a hand slap. Just move on with your

  17. New medication technician concerned about facility

    vintagegal replied to Pnwmedical's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is that your hired position at the facility

  18. New medication technician concerned about facility

    vintagegal replied to Pnwmedical's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Woah... let me unpack all of this for a minute. First off, I am very glad that you have some health care experience that will indeed make you a great asset to the team. However, it is not your...

  19. How much sexism is there in nursing?

    vintagegal replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I've only experienced with some elderly clients, and these clients also tend to be a tad on the racist side so I let it go in one ear and out the other. Am I mad about it ? Yes it's unfortunate that...

  20. Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    vintagegal replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Silver bell, try to save your money, in order to get a better place to live. I've been reading your posts for awhile now and I feel as though you need a new job and a new start. Your family doesn't...

  21. Clinical Instructor

    vintagegal replied to Guest1204365's topic in General Nursing

    It costs nothing to be kind, yet it costs the conscious to be self-righteous. We've all made mistakes, it's not what happens to you but how you react. And I'm not surprised by the reactions, I think...

  22. How to best work with demanding residents?

    vintagegal replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like some underlying

  23. Clinical Instructor

    vintagegal replied to Guest1204365's topic in General Nursing

    As a clinical instructor I would never conduct myself in this manner. As a student, I would never put up with this type of reaction. I hear a whole lot of should haves and would haves, but at...

  24. Advice For a New Instructor Please!

    vintagegal replied to New-Instructor's topic in General Nursing

    I teach at a rural for profit hospital. The first day if looks could kill! I strolled up to the unit, pulled the charge aside and boldly proclaimed "wow what a great opportunity for your nurses and...

  25. Is it worth the move to TN?

    vintagegal posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi all! I'm about to graduate with my DNP to become an AGNP. I wanted to seek your opinion about moving to a restricted practice state. I currently live on the west coast and I wanted to make the...