SNIXRN

SNIXRN has 8 years experience and specializes in Critical Care. CVICU. Adult and Peds PACU..

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1. Drug administration in PACU

   SNIXRN posted a topic in PACU

   Hi all! I wanted to see other hospitals' practices for administering narcotics in PACU (adults or pediatrics). For example, say you have a 100mcg vial of Fentanyl and want to give your patient a dose, how do you draw up the dose? How do you adminis...

2. OHSU ICU

   SNIXRN replied to SNIXRN's topic in Oregon

   I am an experienced RN coming from a prominent hospital however I currently only have my Associates. OHSU called me to set up an interview and to check my availability. She called back 5 mins later apologizing because they are only interviewing/hirin...

3. OHSU ICU

   SNIXRN posted a topic in Oregon

   Hi all! I am planning on relocating to PDX within the next 6 months. I am interested in working for OHSU but I have a few questions. I noticed they "require BSN" - is this true, or do they make exceptions? I have been a RN for 3 years (2 of which ar...

4. Best floor for experience prior to ICU

   SNIXRN replied to sedation_season's topic in MICU

   Our PACU requires ICU experience. At first I didn't understand why, I thought PACU nurses just wake up the patients, make sure they are stable, then send 'em up to the floor - boy was I mistaken. These nurses care for patients who were already very s...

5. Interview at Harborview, what to expect?

   SNIXRN replied to R*Star*RN's topic in Washington

   Hey R*Star*RN, How did the interview go? I have an interview next week. Any pointers?

6. Will I have a job after school?

   SNIXRN replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona

   Hey johnnyarei, Sorry I never emailed you back... Been super busy lately. As for volunteering, that is great! Did you find the link? If you can, volunteer at the Phoenix campus because it's the hospital, not the clinic. (the hospital hires new grads...

7. Arrowhead Hospital

   SNIXRN replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona

   In nursing school I did my preceptorship there (1 year ago) and loved it. The nurses are awesome there! I precepted with a med/surg nurse on days and we only had 4 patients max. The one thing I didn't like is that they contracted out with physicians....

8. Will I have a job after school?

   SNIXRN replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona

   Start volunteering now! I volunteered for my dream hospital for 2 years and landed a job before I graduated. Over 400 people applied for the position and they hired 30 of us.... My loyalty to them definitely helped me land a job there.

9. Mayo New Grad program

   SNIXRN replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona

   Yay, Katsie... You will be on my floor! :) Congrats!!!

10. Anyone work for Seattle Children's?

    SNIXRN replied to SNIXRN's topic in Washington

    Thanks for the reply! I believe I am interviewing for a surgical floor - I'm excited! Any suggestions for the interview? Oh and one last thing, just out of curiousity, what colors do nurses wear?

11. Anyone work for Seattle Children's?

    SNIXRN posted a topic in Washington

    I live in another state and have a phone interview coming up. I'm a new grad but I have 9 months of adult acute care (in a hospital) experience. Just curious what the base pay is, nurse to patient ratio, etc. Has anyone gone from med-surg to peds? Ho...

12. Anyone Hiring New Grads Now?

    SNIXRN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Arizona

    Mayo, Banner... Don't waste your time applying for positions that require experience, apply to ones that accept new grads. Also, get ahold of the nursing recruiter or supervisor - let them know why you would be a great fit. Good luck.

13. Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    SNIXRN replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My theory - many women had great experiences in their deliveries that they were inspired to be an OB RN.

14. 1 year down, still frustrating

    SNIXRN replied to Akeos's topic in New Nurse

    Have you talked to any nursing managers on the floor? They are the ones who can pull your resume and let HR know.

15. Associates RN vs BSN

    SNIXRN replied to derekfitness's topic in ADN/BSN

    Having an RN license isn't good enough (whether it's an Associates or BSN). It the other things you do to stand out. I have my associates. Landed an extremely competitive position at a hospital (even on day shift) - but I volunteered at the hospit...