KristiePDX

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  1. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    KristiePDX replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr Barfi

  2. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    KristiePDX replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the seasonal that came in single dose/unit syringes. No thimerosal. My arm was very sore, and my lymph nodes on the injection side were also very sore. Mild fever, and fatigue. The H1N1 shot...

  3. I had H1N1

    KristiePDX replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    The more I hear about what other peoples experiences have been with H1N1, the more I think I have already had it too. Back in August I had the worst "cold" I have ever had. Rapid onset of symptoms (4...

  4. Should Obama have been one of the first to get the A/H1N1 influenza vaccination?

    KristiePDX replied to wanderlust99's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Obama is a smoker. That in my book is a risk factor for many things, including worsened severity of any respiratory illness. Plus he has at risk children at

  5. The H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late to help most Americans

    KristiePDX replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My facility is using osha guidlines (I think) and they are NOT going by the CDC. They made it clear that we are to use surgical masks during routine care(we use gowns and gloves protective eye wear),...

  6. The H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late to help most Americans

    KristiePDX replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can understand your frusteration. I am frusterated because in my facility (large inner city hospital) They sarted giving out the vaccinations two weeks ago. They started in the ED first. Then they...

  7. What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

    KristiePDX replied to sonnyluv's topic in Oregon Nursing

    30-40 positions for critical only care sounds huge. Why is that? Did a bunch of people just quit or

  8. High priority areas?

    KristiePDX posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    So H1N1 vaccines are "Starting to trickle in" at my hospital. (Meaning that there are doses availiable?) I called employee health and asked them when they plan on giving them to staff. The employee...

  9. Flu shot policy at your hospital....(m)

    KristiePDX replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Strongly encouraged, sign a waiver if you don't get it. No talk of it becoming mandatory or making folks wear sugical masks as a threat. Given free of charge by RN's pushing vaccine carts to each unit...

  10. ANA & ONA

    KristiePDX replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes, I think I have enough homework to

  11. Pregnant Nurses and the flu shot

    KristiePDX replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I recieved the standard flu shot when I was pregnant in 2007-2008. I just got the 2009-2010 flu shot, and yes I am pregnant again. I did not ask about preservatives then and did not this time either....

  12. ICU Interviews do's and oh no she did not's!!

    KristiePDX replied to lpn2crna1day's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just had an interview and was hired same day. We actually talked for quite a while (two different managers, a charge, educator and me sitting around a table) Was a really great interview, and they...

  13. New Grad in PDX

    KristiePDX replied to KateLSRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The hiring freeze is beginning to thaw. I have seen quite a few positions open up after months of nothing at all. It is just that here are soooo many new grads competing for the jobs there is a bit of...

  14. HIring freeze?

    KristiePDX replied to lilmomaluvinlife's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes they did, and I hear its really

  15. HIring freeze?

    KristiePDX replied to lilmomaluvinlife's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The providence system is opening up many various positions. I think that the hiring freeze may be beginning to thaw. I did happen to see several in oncology as well! The only issue being that there...

  16. Union RN's what do they do when census is low

    KristiePDX replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    We get called of without pay (or you can use up your vacation). My union really screwed me over with our last contract. We have voluntary and mandatory days off. They go through the voluntarys first,...

  17. Under Viral Attack

    KristiePDX replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    With the different (than regular flu) presentation I find myself a bit wary of anyone coming through the doors. We have active H1N1 in my community. My facility (one of many in our area) sees 2-4...

  18. What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

    KristiePDX replied to sonnyluv's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I see that Providence health system is opening up quite a few positions latley. I can't tell if they are open to external applicants though (I work there and have a different login portal). They don't...

  19. Swine Flu and Conjunctivitis

    KristiePDX replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On the 15th, I had what I would call the cold from hell. RAPID (I mean over the course of 3-4 hours) onset of extream fatigue, compleatly blocked sinuses, runny nose, spastic cough, difficulty moving...

  20. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    KristiePDX replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am really freaked. Last night I heard that a pregnant RN that I used to work with (she is at a different facility now) came down with swine flu. She spent a week in the ICU intubated last week and...

  21. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    KristiePDX replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How long after you are vaccinated are you "covered?" We had a confirmed H1N1 on my floor three weeks ago. I floated a two months ago and there was a confirmed H1N1 person there too. Those are the two...

  22. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    KristiePDX replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I dont like the idea about it being mandated...... I believe in choice about the medicine/vaccines I put into my body...... However, I am pregnant and work at the bedside so I am exposed to...

  23. What would you do? Need advice from RN's and MOMS

    KristiePDX replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for PT LTC too. Keeps your skills up, your license up, you earn money, you wont need to spend more money on refresher classes, and you will not be concidered green if or when you want to move...

  24. Myers-Briggs Profile Typing and Nursing

    KristiePDX replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    I am really close between ENFP and ENTP Thinking and feeling being close to

  25. New grads: hows the job hunt going?

    KristiePDX posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    My brothers girlfriend is a new grad and she is looking for a job. She isn't having much luck. I know most facilities (mine included) are on a hiring freeze. I was wondering just how many of you out...