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1. question for nurses in the northwest

   orla replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

   Having a BSN definitely seems to matter in the Seattle area, especially if you are looking to apply to hospitals that maintain or are pursuing magnet certification since part of that certification requires these hospitals be aiming for 80% BSN prepar...

2. holiday pay this year-what??

   orla replied to orla's topic in General Nursing

   Wait, AngelofLTC, WHAT??? That, is so freaking awesome.

3. holiday pay this year-what??

   orla replied to orla's topic in General Nursing

   Our unit doesn't have weekend only nurses. They are just split up (though some choose to self schedule themselves that way) Usually we get 8 hours comp time regardless of whether the holiday was worked, and time and a half for hours worked on the hol...

4. holiday pay this year-what??

   orla posted a topic in General Nursing

   So since Christmas Eve/Day and NYE/Day fall on Saturday and Sundays this year we are not getting holiday pay because there is already a weekend differential...what?? How does this even make sense! big thumbs down! Is this how most hospitals are hand...

5. What are you best work tips?

   orla replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

   Double glove one hand when anticipating messy clean-ups or when applying creams, lotions, etc. Peels right off and you can still continue whatever you were doing without getting everything messy again!

6. Anyone in North Seattle Community College LPN-RN

   orla replied to doraemon1983's topic in Washington

   legscr, Thats encouraging to hear that they look at things such as experience and whatnot but correct me if I'm wrong but I did not see any portion on the application for including any of those things. From what I gathered it appeared that they only ...

7. Tell me about your job!

   orla replied to orla's topic in Technicians

   Cardiothoracic surgery/Telemetry! I'm really excited, I was originally leaning towards General Internal Medicine but the managers let me come in and talk to some of the PCTs and I just kind of fell in love with how busy it seemed and how much the PCT...

8. Has anyone heard any acceptance news from PLU???

   orla replied to LilyGirlie's topic in Washington

   Nope, I am applying to nursing schools coming this fall/winter and trying to figure out my options. I am graduating UW with a degree in a different field next in two weeks, finishing up prereqs this summer/fall and hopefully will get in somewhere. My...

9. Has anyone heard any acceptance news from PLU???

   orla replied to LilyGirlie's topic in Washington

   I hope this isn't rude but would anyone who got accepted mind sharing their stats? :) (oh and congratulations!)

10. Tell me about your job!

    orla replied to orla's topic in Technicians

    Melosaur, how come only the nurse techs are allowed to do manual BPs? That seems really odd to me!

11. Tell me about your job!

    orla replied to orla's topic in Technicians

    Reading all of these posts have gotten me so pumped! While I loved my previous job, I am really excited for all the learning opportunities it sounds like PCTs get to have.

12. The start of a career in nursing!

    orla replied to Mikey777's topic in General Nursing

    As already mentioned, it depends on where you live. Most hospitals will not hire you until you have a little more experience. Do you have any friends or people you know that currently work in assisted living or nursing homes? Sometimes I feel like in...

13. Dilemma: Stay as a CNA or become a PCT

    orla replied to Lovelymo79's topic in CNA/MA

    PS. what did you like and dislike about the cardiac floor? I just got hired on either cardiac-telemetry or medsurg and am having a hard time figuring out what sorts of skills I will be able to learn on both as a PCT.

14. Dilemma: Stay as a CNA or become a PCT

    orla replied to Lovelymo79's topic in CNA/MA

    I would apply for the PCT per diem job, and see how you feel about things from there. If this is the hospital that you would LOVE to work at after graduating, I think its a great way to get your foot in the door. Plus, you will get the chance to lear...

15. Tell me about your job!

    orla replied to orla's topic in Technicians

    Is medical unit similar to med-surg? What kinds of patients do you get in your unit? I have been offered a position in either general internal or cardiothoracic surgery-telemetry and am trying to get an understanding of what kinds of new skills I wil...