pinkRN23

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1. Moving from Ca to Oregon - Is my Ca. license ok to use in Oregon?

   pinkRN23 replied to khipps's topic in Oregon

   I am moving to oregon from california & sent in all my paperwork (you need to fill out a verification of license, and get transcripts from your schools) about 6 weeks ago and still No oregon license !! I called the board & they said its takes...

2. Question for Nurses in Portland

   pinkRN23 posted a topic in Oregon

   I am moving to portland and would love some insight - I am applying/interviewing at both OHSU and Legacy emmanuel. My main q's are - 1) nurse:patient ratios on med-surg tele and or stepdown units? 2) Pay for an RN with less then 2 years experience...

3. Sick of working short

   pinkRN23 replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   This is BS - my only advice is to get thyself to an area where staffing is good & ratio is 1:4 /1:5 . The hosp. I work at does not use LVN's and very few aids - they hire more RN's & gives us less pt.'s overall. IMO - this is more cost e...

4. Please Help Me!! 50 pts med pass [New grad]

   pinkRN23 replied to medsurgcutie's topic in New Nurse

   UMMM what state is this in ?? this sounds crazy. You need to be in a new grad program (6-8 weeks of orientation & training) Don't put up with this ! There are way too many jobs and training programs available these days to put yourself & your...

5. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

   pinkRN23 replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

   I have had friends accidently sip on bottles of urine when camping in the desert - (where there is no where else to pee EXCEPT in a gatorade bottle inside your tent!) YES I do lots of extreme camping. anyway - they have had always no adverse effects...

6. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

   pinkRN23 replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

   Unless she appears under the influence at work or admits to using before or at work, you should not report her. You sound uncomfortable with the whole situation & it would be good- especially as a healthcare professional to learn the difference ...