KristiePDX

Dr Barfi (oncology)

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 came out of a multi-use vile which had the preservati...

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 hours) Extream fatigue (laid in bed for 4 days, o...

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 home.

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), and only N95 if we are suctioning, opening a vent ...

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 will be moving to ICU/CICU and L&D. (I came in ...

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

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 health rep sated that they have the first doses set ...

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 (on all shifts). Take it or leave it. Just as it ...

Yes, I think I have enough homework to do......

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. I will get the H1N1 vaccine when that comes aroun...

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 were very welcoming. I forget the exact wording but...

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 a bottle neck effect. At present it seems people...

Yes they did, and I hear its really nice!

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 are sooooo many out there looking for jobs (mostly...

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, then the go to the mandatory list. Problem is tha...

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 cases a week. Often due to the presentation they are ...

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 say experience required, but the generic one year...

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 air, crusty/watery eyes, completly lost my voice, ...

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 had to have her baby out by c-section (thank god s...

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 I have actually seen (I was not their nurse thoug...

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 everything. Talk about being a high risk! So yeah, I plan on...

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 on.

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

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 there are having a hard time getting that first jo...