paprika88

paprika88 has 22 years experience and specializes in Ortho/Neuro, Med/Surg.

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1. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   paprika88 replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   I am ummm...included this "club" at the age of 43. I became a LPN way back in 1987. So, now after 22 years of raising 3 kids, re-taking all of my pre-requisites as they expired 15 years ago, I havebeen accepted into the RN program in Portland, Oregon...

2. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

   paprika88 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopaedic

   Don't be scared. Find a good resource nurse who has worked there for a while and pick her/his brain every chance you can get--they will be happy to teach you the ropes as it empowers them to feel so highly regarded. They will help you will all the ...

3. winters in wyoming

   paprika88 replied to BethT's topic in Wyoming

   Beth, Did you get moved to Wyoming? Just wondering...if so, how's it going? where did you end up?

4. LPN jobs in Portland Area

   paprika88 posted a topic in Oregon

   Just wondering where the majority of LPN's are working in the Portland area. I recently transferred my LPN from Wyoming and am now searching for a job before I start the RN program this fall....I have been accepted at PCC but also have application a...

5. OHSU and other PDX area applicants for 2009

   paprika88 replied to studentmom2007's topic in Oregon

   I got into PCC from the lottery draw today. Its not my first choice, but at least I know I am in somewhere and the anxiety of it all is over. Thank goodness. I still have to wait for Mt. Hood, and hoping that all goes well.

6. spine surgery/extremity strength

   paprika88 posted a topic in Neuro

   We currently have a flow sheet we use for upper/lower extremity strengths for our spine surgery patients. However, it does not cover all spine levels, does anyone have one that covers all of them? Is there such a thing? What we use is pretty handy as...

7. I can't find a job in Oregon!

   paprika88 replied to paprika88's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you both so much. I found a few more jobs that I am going to inquire about. I am going out to visit the week after next, so hopefully I can get an interview and job soon. I appreciate all the help.

8. I can't find a job in Oregon!

   paprika88 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am planning to move to Portland/Salem area the beginning of June. I have been searching online for a LPN job that is NOT in a nursing home, but have only found one part-time job available. I am starting to get worried that I will be unemployed if ...

9. ortho post op pain control

   paprika88 replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopaedic

   Yes, wisconsinortho, we have a preop joint class. We are moving towards a total joint camp therapy approach as well. Our class is 2 hrs long which we offer every other week. We try to get all the info in about the surgery and routines of our unit. ...

10. 4th semister PN student looking for advice for(in class) debate

    paprika88 replied to nurse2bn06's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Wow, did this question bring back a memory from many years ago. I was caring for a terminal patient who was dying from ovarian cancer. Doc ordered 8-10mg Morphine. Her respirations were 8-12. As a new nurse, I felt so uncomfortable giving that mu...

11. Where to start?

    paprika88 posted a topic in Oregon

    i am planning to move to mov to or in june. i want to go back to school when i get there. hubby is working in woodburn and hopefully can find a place to live nearby. i have been a lpn for almost 19 years. i have worked mostly ortho/neuro and i have t...