paddingtonRN

paddingtonRN has 4 years experience and specializes in Neurosurgery/Epilepsy.

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1. side job/second job?

   paddingtonRN replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

   odinhoub2422: i was trained on the job, i had no previous experience. in my area spas are pretty 50/50 about requiring experience or being willing to train. hope that helps!

2. side job/second job?

   paddingtonRN replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

   I work three days a week on a neuro floor and two days a week, 10-15 hours, at a Medi-Spa. I perform laser procedures (mostly hair removal and IPL fotofacials), microdermabrasions, chemical peels etc. It's fast paced, zero stress and I get great disc...

3. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

   paddingtonRN replied to keilene's topic in Washington

   Baschaff- Yes, I'm still at Swedish. Are you applying for a specific floor? There are many nurse recruiters and each cover different floors. Each nurse recruiter has an assistant that does the initial calling and emailing. The actual nurse recruiter ...

4. Neuro meds

   paddingtonRN replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Neurological

   On a neuroscience/epilepsy floor: Pretty similar to kkcrank (sorry for repeats) lots of statins and B/P meds- simvastatin and metroprolol being the most common. Most common pain meds- dilaudid, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, oxycontin, flexiril, bacl...

5. Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

   paddingtonRN replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington

   I graduated two years ago from an ADN program. The market was a very different place. With no previous hospital work experience I was hired three months before graduation at a Seattle hospital. I sent in one application, had two interviews and was of...

6. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

   paddingtonRN replied to keilene's topic in Washington

   Seattle hospitals that I know for sure have a new grad RN residency program are Swedish, Harborview, Virginia Mason, UW, and Childrens. Stevens was recently aquired by Swedish and will offer one also, if they didn't already. On the Eastside I know Ev...

7. Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Wa

   paddingtonRN replied to luvNpassion4nursing's topic in Washington

   I had been a patient at Overlake, have done clinicals there and have good RN friends there. Overlake has a good reputation in the area. They recently expanded and it's a beautiful facility. Two years ago when I was a new grad the pay was 25/hour, I d...

8. What is the difference between working mornings,evening and nights?

   paddingtonRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I know all floors are different, but on the floor I work (busy, busy neuro) evening shift is my favorite. I've worked all three shifts and currently am on 12/hr nights. Evenings has a great pace- there's always something to do, but rarely too hectic....

9. Tattoo's....quick ?

   paddingtonRN replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

   From my large inner city hospital, "When possible, tatoos should not be visible and body piercing to a minimum." I have one on my wrist which often shows and has never been a problem.

10. help :o(

    paddingtonRN replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school over a year ago. There were so many times I felt exactly how you are describing. I played little games with myself to keep going. I would have a specific time spent studying imediately followed by a specific reward. St...

11. Future Nurse.. NEEDS ADVICE

    paddingtonRN replied to Livy022's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Seattle is great for nursing! Being born and raised here I might be a little biased, but from talking with travel nurses and staff nurses from other parts of the country it seems to be pretty unanimous... I took the HOBET, something similar ...

12. Future Nurse.. NEEDS ADVICE

    paddingtonRN replied to Livy022's topic in General Nursing

    Graduating from a 2 year program last summer, I do recommend it. Although I did not come into the program with BA, I would estimate more than 50% of my classmates did. Here in Washington State, nurses with a BA in another field have the opportunity t...