garciwarsi

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1. First code as a new nurse

   garciwarsi replied to Katniss88's topic in New Nurse

   The fact that you are taking the time to reflect on the situation and getting advice from peers about what you can do now or might have done differently I think says a lot about you as a nurse! You want to improve so next time you can make an impact ...

2. I'm so nervous!

   garciwarsi replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in New Nurse

   Invest in some window shades to darken/block out light in your bedroom while you sleep during the day. Silence your phone while you sleep, if you can. You might also need some ear plugs or a fan to create a little "white noise" to help you sleep. I u...

3. Outlook for experienced ICU nurse

   garciwarsi replied to wynnemat's topic in Oregon

   I currently work at OHSU, not in one of the ICUs, but I had my senior practicum in the trauma icu last summer. There always seems to be positions available in the ICUs, typically night shift, but they are available. Right now I have seen a lot of ope...

4. Your Starting Salary?

   garciwarsi replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

   Portland, OR New grad RN BSN Base pay about $34/hr Evening shift differential $2/hr (until 11p), night shift differential $6/hr (11p-7a) Large teaching hospital

5. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

   garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon

   Not an intrusion! :) So I graduated in Sept and passed NCLEX in October. I was applying to just about every hospital opening that I qualified for, but I didn't have much luck. I was looking to start out in critical care, but I knew it would be tough ...

6. Just got a job!

   garciwarsi replied to ivikatasha's topic in New Nurse

   I don't have any specific advice, but I wanted to say congrats! I also graduated, passed the NCLEX, and accepted a position at my #1 choice hospital recently. There are lots of great forum topics here with great tips and stories from other folks. I t...

7. Interview went great! Now for the thank you note...any advice?

   garciwarsi replied to WeberBSN's topic in New Nurse

   I would make it short and sweet. I believe the thank you note should be just that, not trying to sell yourself all over again. That should have happened in the interview! Nurse managers are typically very busy people. I think the obvious, "thank you ...

8. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

   garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon

   I don't think it is very difficult to land an interview for the residency program if you meet all of the requirements. Getting past the first round of interviews is another story. The competition is tough for the 20-40 jobs available. But it's not im...

9. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

   garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon

   From the paperwork we received regarding second interviews...I don't think anyone will probably start hearing anything until after this week. Second interviews are to take place between Jan 1-31 I believe. I will also be declining any further offers....

10. Hurst online review

    garciwarsi replied to Jmsimpson10's topic in NCLEX

    Exactly what I did grubb! Passed in 76. :)

11. TICU Resource Suggestions

    garciwarsi posted a topic in Critical

    Hello all! I am a recent grad looking to get into critical care, specifically trauma ICU. I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions for a good textbook/resource for critical care nursing. Basically something that I can use to for reference materi...

12. Need guidance with Nursing future please!

    garciwarsi replied to AmiLynn's topic in Critical

    Definitely try to get into an ICU for your senior practicum, or last clinical rotation. I would say make sure to get your ACLS certification sometime during school. Maybe on a break before your last term? It definitely won't be easy. I am trying to d...

13. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon

    Yeah, Legacy RN Residency! What specialties are people interviewing for? Critical Care for me!

14. Nursing School Assignment about NCLEX

    garciwarsi replied to amandagracen's topic in NCLEX

    I don't want to say that there is only one "best" way to study for the NCLEX. Everyone learns differently so it is really important to tailor your study plan to how you best learn material. Personally, we were also given access to ATI material in my ...

15. N-clex First time tester! Remember Maslow Hierarchy of Needs....

    garciwarsi replied to kohlmanll's topic in NCLEX

    I appreciate these tips. I take the exam in two days and I'm pretty nervous! :)