maxx12

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1. Labs/Blood Gases

   maxx12 replied to salaw's topic in NICU

   I too would love a copy of this sheet!! Thanks :)

2. Washington vs Oregon

   maxx12 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon

   It's true Oregon pays more hourly but the state income tax is much higher. There is no state tax in Washington

3. Oh, California

   maxx12 replied to brs_2010's topic in California

   I currently work in California and have worked in a few other states. I have found that overall, no matter where I go the I am able to afford roughly the same lifestyle because either cost of living is low or the pay is higher

4. Has anyone ever 'taped' a gravity feed?

   maxx12 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

   The last unit I worked on had recently gone away from putting feeds on a pump due to increased NEC risk and did NG feeds gravity gavage. Anyone else heard of that?

5. Safety concern

   maxx12 replied to Armywife08's topic in NICU

   I agree with the above posters, I would feel so uncomfortable and unsafe working with adults. My units policy is that we can float to peds floors (including PICU) if we have extra nurses but we can only care for patients under 12 months old.

6. Christmas in the NICU

   maxx12 posted a topic in NICU

   Does anyone have good Christmas traditions, crafts, or ways that they help parents celebrate this time for year?

7. Visitation during handoff

   maxx12 posted a topic in NICU

   How does everyone's unit handle parent visitation during handoff and change of shift? Are the units closed? If not, how do you handle the HIPPA issues especially in non single patient rooms

8. Working while in nursing school?

   maxx12 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

   I have to agree & disagree with this. I worked as a PCT during nursing school & while I did get worked really hard, I have landed my dream job in a NICU less then 2 months after graduating. I was told in my interview my experience in healthca...

9. Decisions Ahead! Residency or Another Job

   maxx12 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in New Nurse

   Even if you don't get offered a position it is still great experience and a great way to keep up your nursing skills. Also making less is better than making nothing!

10. Your Starting Salary?

    maxx12 replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

    BSN New Grad in Portland Area Starting at $29 in med-surg acute care

11. Salary

    maxx12 replied to %)'s topic in NICU

    My hospital is more for ICU nurses, although we don't have a NICU.

12. What to know before your first day in NICU

    maxx12 replied to lillycat's topic in NICU

    Thanks for all the advice, I start in the NICU soon too!

13. Need advice on a job offer........

    maxx12 replied to NurseGZZZ's topic in Job Hunt

    I would say take it but ocntinue to be aggressive with finding a hospital job. I was always told in nursing school that taking a SNF job is okay to get experience but to stay there less than a year

14. Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

    maxx12 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Hunt

    As a fellow new grad in Portland my biggest piece of advice is to be aggressive! After you apply for jobs, go to the floors and hand your resume to the manger in person. Network any way possible and stay in contact with your preceptors as they are of...

15. Confused on what does PRN Mean??? Need Help on Understanding It Please!!

    maxx12 replied to jes07's topic in Job Hunt

    PRN does not have to mean part time hours, it mainly just mean you don't get benefits. Many people who work PRN or as resource nurses get close to fulltime hours, they just do not have the benefits that come with fulltime employment. It is a great wa...