paprika88

paprika88 has 22 years experience and specializes in Ortho/Neuro, Med/Surg.

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1. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

   paprika88 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

   Don't be scared. Find a good resource nurse who has worked there for a while and pick her/his brain every chance you can get--they will be happy to teach you the ropes as it empowers them to feel so...

2. winters in wyoming

   paprika88 replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

   Beth, Did you get moved to Wyoming? Just wondering...if so, how's it going? where did you end

3. LPN jobs in Portland Area

   paprika88 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   Just wondering where the majority of LPN's are working in the Portland area. I recently transferred my LPN from Wyoming and am now searching for a job before I start the RN program this fall....I...

4. OHSU and other PDX area applicants for 2009

   paprika88 replied to studentmom2007's topic in Oregon Nursing

   I got into PCC from the lottery draw today. Its not my first choice, but at least I know I am in somewhere and the anxiety of it all is over. Thank goodness. I still have to wait for Mt. Hood, and...

5. spine surgery/extremity strength

   paprika88 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   We currently have a flow sheet we use for upper/lower extremity strengths for our spine surgery patients. However, it does not cover all spine levels, does anyone have one that covers all of them? Is...

6. I can't find a job in Oregon!

   paprika88 replied to paprika88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you both so much. I found a few more jobs that I am going to inquire about. I am going out to visit the week after next, so hopefully I can get an interview and job soon. I appreciate all the...

7. I can't find a job in Oregon!

   paprika88 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am planning to move to Portland/Salem area the beginning of June. I have been searching online for a LPN job that is NOT in a nursing home, but have only found one part-time job available. I am...

8. ortho post op pain control

   paprika88 replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

   Yes, wisconsinortho, we have a preop joint class. We are moving towards a total joint camp therapy approach as well. Our class is 2 hrs long which we offer every other week. We try to get all the...

9. 4th semister PN student looking for advice for(in class) debate

   paprika88 replied to nurse2bn06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Wow, did this question bring back a memory from many years ago. I was caring for a terminal patient who was dying from ovarian cancer. Doc ordered 8-10mg Morphine. Her respirations were 8-12. As a...

10. Where to start?

    paprika88 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    i am planning to move to mov to or in june. i want to go back to school when i get there. hubby is working in woodburn and hopefully can find a place to live nearby. i have been a lpn for almost 19...