ICU_chick

ICU_chick has 16 years experience and specializes in SICU, CVICU, CCU, Cardiac Rehab.

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1. At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

   ICU_chick replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

   You could just be working at a crappy hospital. You can absolutely find a better work environment. Makes a big difference. There was a huge difference in the work environment between central Florida and Oregon when I moved from one part if the cou...

2. Eugene/Springfield/Corvallis Internship, Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness

   ICU_chick replied to lnzywilson's topic in Oregon

   The Critical Care Internship program in Corvallis at Good Samaritan Hospital is awesome. It's very supportive and lasts like 5 months long. The hospital has posted the openings for applicants for the summer session. The link is here: http://www.sa...

3. What hospitals ARE hiring new grads?

   ICU_chick replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon

   samaritan corvallis is still dedicated to the new nursing orientation. we should have about 10 spots here in our summer critical care internship (cci) program - which covers both icu and progressive care - step-down & tele. the positions should ...

4. What hospitals ARE hiring new grads?

   ICU_chick replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon

   The Corvallis opening should be posted in early February - there will be at least 10 positions in the Critical Care Internship program from the summer.

5. What hospitals ARE hiring new grads?

   ICU_chick replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon

   I don't know about Portland but about 1 1/2 hours South in Corvallis we are hiring new grads! Come check out Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center: http://www.samhealth.org/employment_opportunities/new_grad_rn_opportunities.html

6. ICU directly after nursing school.

   ICU_chick replied to LiveYourDreams's topic in Oregon

   In Corvallis at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center we offer an extensive Critical Care Internship program that last 6 months or so. It includes classroom, simulation lab and clinical rotations in both the ICU and Progressive Care Units. You are...

7. new grad-out of state

   ICU_chick replied to angelstrings's topic in Oregon

   While Portland is not in need, I know that the Willamette Valley does have openings for new grads. Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis has a couple of different options for new grads. The orientation process is 6 months or greater for the CCI progra...

8. What Oregon towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

   ICU_chick replied to fd5151's topic in Oregon

   I can speak to Sacred Art Tattoo in Corvallis - it is over by the University. My daughter had her ears pierced there, and my sister got her first tattoo ever there. They were very supportive of the "first timers" - great crew, great follow up. Ve...

9. What Oregon towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

   ICU_chick replied to fd5151's topic in Oregon

   Corvallis is like a smaller, cleaner Eugene. In fact it was ranked safest city of it's size in 2007. Check it out: http://www.city-data.com/city/Corvallis-Oregon.html :)

10. What Oregon towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    ICU_chick replied to fd5151's topic in Oregon

    CORVALLIS!!! Corvallis is a medium sized city with no traffic, low crime, tons of things for kids and families to enjoy. Schools are outstanding. There is a University here so lots of cultural events, lots of great local produce at the Saturday Marke...

11. Which Healthcare system ?

    ICU_chick replied to NWRN09's topic in Oregon

    Have you considered Corvallis? It's a smaller (and therefore no traffic) community about 1 1/2 hours south of Portland. The hospital there is Good Samaritan and has a critical care preceptor program in January. The hospital is also expanding and w...

12. What Oregon towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    ICU_chick replied to fd5151's topic in Oregon

    Corvallis is a great city! We moved here from Florida after finding it on a website called "findyourspot.com" - fill out surveys of what you like and it comes up with a list. The city is compact - only takes 5-10 minutes to get any where. Schools...

13. Is there power in the color white?

    ICU_chick replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    Forget the whole psychology of color for a second. I have trouble with the other logistical problems associated with wearing white, like finding bras that don't show through them, or bleaching them enough to keep them looking fresh, but not so much t...

14. The MATRIX

    ICU_chick replied to RN130's topic in Washington

    I'm not familiar with the Matrix... other than Morpheus & Neo, of course. Can you explain at all? Is this a regional thing?

15. I need HelPPPPPP!

    ICU_chick replied to smille33's topic in Travel

    Have you considered Ocala/Gainesville area? Ocala hospitals are down nurses right now. G'ville often has contracts - University of Florida there, lots of jobs posted. Hope this helps. :icon_hug: