vintagegal

vintagegal BSN, DNP, RN, NP

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  1. Dismissal From Nursing Program - Is all hope lost?

    vintagegal replied to Rach1234567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dr. Duntsch he thought everyone was incompetent around him as well… if you don’t know who that is I suggest a Google search of “Dr

  2. Dismissal From Nursing Program - Is all hope lost?

    vintagegal replied to Rach1234567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on what was said in the email. Was the content non-excusable? For instance, some bantering may indicate that this field may not suit you. Only you can answer that for yourself. If you...

  3. Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    vintagegal replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice nurse speaking: smelly wounds, leakage from every body orifice, lack of equipment, lack of time, lack of air conditioning and did I mention it’s hot in here? Mask is stuck to face,...

  4. Patient Refusing Unvaccinated RN

    vintagegal replied to Delia37's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Don’t share anything with your patients. There is an art to being compassionate and caring without crossing boundaries. I have had patients ask me if I’m married, where my kids go to school,...

  5. What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

    vintagegal replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Billions spent on people who have nothing wrong with them. No care for those who need it. ”what brings you here today to Anywhere USA Emergency Room?” ”my toe, I think it hurts, I...

  6. Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    vintagegal replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    Let them leave, tons more people entering the

  7. Trying to follow everyone's advice but still no luck

    vintagegal replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t live for the hope that you are dying. Stress can do weird things to you, create GI ulcers, raise WBCs, throw PVCs on EKG. take a moment, a deep breath, and re-evaluate how to de stress...

  8. RN as CNA

    vintagegal replied to 512Runner4lf's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One day we were down a CNA. Working hospice, all us nurses spilt up the assignments. Went out to homes, did showers, bed changes, peri care, light cleaning, etc. We kept good attitudes. I got a...

  9. Longest Shift You've Worked

    vintagegal replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    For the love of all that is good silver bells, please please quit the nut house and get a better job! Do it for you, do it for your family, do it for your community so that your place of employment...

  10. Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    vintagegal replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I went through this. Wasn’t safe for my license. They turn and burn you in ALF or LTC. I got a new job and went back to

  11. Getting Fired

    vintagegal replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    I find one thing beats the bad vibes at work: a good attitude. I work per diem for hospice and I go to school full time pursuing my DNP. Every day I go to work I walk in with a smile, cheery...

  12. Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

    vintagegal replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals aren’t a learning environment for new grads anymore. Seasoned nurses get cranky and take the martyr attitude. So new nurses are avoiding hospitals, and hospital nurses are leaving because...

  13. Which nurse is easier to train in med surg?

    vintagegal replied to guest1171208's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the person. You can have an experienced RN who “knows everything” and won’t be taught new skills. Or you can get the new grad who doesn’t want to learn because that’s not what...

  14. Scope of Practice and medications?

    vintagegal replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is always a book way to do things and then a real world way of doing things. And that’s the sad facts. You are responsible for your own license, do what your comfortable with within your

  15. Happier being a NP than a RN? Right decision for me?

    vintagegal replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    APRN is an advanced practice nurse. If you don’t enjoy being a nurse why expand your expertise In this area? Caring for the patient includes caring for the whole person. Understanding psycho social...

  16. Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    vintagegal replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Guided breathing helps. I’ve worked with a lot of dementia who have anxiety episodes. I sit down with them, hold their hand (once I get permission). Guided breathing. I usually say “I hear you, I...

  17. Burnout - How long do I have?

    vintagegal replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    My dear you are the DSM-5 definition of generalized anxiety disorder. What if? What if? This stress on you is going to take a toll. Please take a little of Orems advice and some self care will do the...

  18. Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    vintagegal replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what the next 10 years will bring with zoom nation as the

  19. New Grad NP Working Alone

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

    Sounds like someone wants a fall

  20. How to leave toxic work environment when you're the only RN?

    vintagegal replied to pumpkinqueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Put your notice in, keep a low profile. If someone threatens to turn you into the board, kindly remind them you’re not a slave and they are more than welcome to call whoever they want, including...

  21. Should I become a nurse if I don't like bedside care?

    vintagegal replied to Sweetjen09's topic in General Students

    As a nurse you will care for those in their worst moments of their life. Some will have no control of bowel/bladder. Some will have an NG tube vac you have to dump out (look up if you haven’t heard...

  22. Leaving the Bedside

    vintagegal replied to Live.Intentionally's topic in General Nursing

    Corporations by and large do not care about employees. We are all assets. However, you can make it work with certain corporations if you put your foot down right out of the gate. Yes they can replace...

  23. MMJ Card

    vintagegal replied to futurenurse2025's topic in General Nursing

    I mean there’s always Botox. Why go straight to

  24. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    vintagegal replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. First off, I am so very sorry for your loss. Next, please take time for you. I hope your husband had an insurance policy to carry you through for a bit so you can take time...

  25. Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    vintagegal replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve done LTC and hospice and I can tell you I’ve learned to be resourceful, do more with less, and rise to the occasion in tough situations. No fancy tools or supplies, just quick, critical...