BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. RN from vancouver to Seattle

    BeccaznRN replied to RNtheuniverse's topic in Washington Nursing

    I can only answer your third question - most Seattle RN positions are union represented. The two main unions are SEIU 1199NW (https://www.seiu1199nw.org) and WSNA (https://www.wsna.org). You can find...

  2. Salary in Seattle

    BeccaznRN replied to rockappella's topic in Washington Nursing

    Most of the RN positions in Seattle are union represented, so you won't be negotiating for salary. Most will place you on a step that recognizes your past RN experience and pay other compensation...

  3. Chamberlain St Louis

    BeccaznRN replied to Falling_Leaves20's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would depend on what school you're looking to continue with, but Chamberlain credits will have a higher risk of not being accepted at other schools (besides Chamberlain or other...

  4. Friending patient families on social media?

    BeccaznRN replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Count me as another that refuses to mix my personal and professional lives; as such, I have never friended former NICU families or current coworkers. We have plenty of nurses that do, but that's on...

  5. Neonatal Education I can complete as a STUDENT?

    BeccaznRN replied to polkadotti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, look into student externships. I was chosen for a summer externship going into my senior year of nursing school that included time in the NICU, among other units. You could also become active...

  6. sweetease

    BeccaznRN replied to winterblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm with you. Nothing solicits an inward groan from me more than going into the room for safety checks and seeing a pile of sweet-ease, one of which is open, half-used, and sitting right at the head...

  7. scanning breast milk

    BeccaznRN replied to amandamac4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My facility is implementing barcode scanning of breast

  8. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    BeccaznRN replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also had the certification as a professional goal. I enjoy staying current in NICU nursing practice and the certification ensures that I do just that through required CEUs. I regularly attend...

  9. Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    BeccaznRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Top-notch incentives and benefits for senior, experienced nurses to stay at the bedside. We need their knowledge and expertise to help keep our patients

  10. Extravasation in neonates

    BeccaznRN replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our vascular access team is involved with all infiltrates and extravasations. They perform initial assessments, make recommendations for treatment, and follow until

  11. How has nursing changed you?

    BeccaznRN replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Atheists are lazy? Says who? Ah....the one that is imploring everyone NOT to

  12. Mandatory Overtime

    BeccaznRN replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of our recent new hires are required to do one 12-hour call shift per 6-week schedule (call is on our normally scheduled shift). We work every other weekend and are guaranteed the other weekend...

  13. Seattle Children's Pay

    BeccaznRN replied to conatnur's topic in Washington Nursing

    The River parking lot is indeed free, but it's meant for patients, families, and visitors only (including volunteers). Staff cannot park there without risking disciplinary action up to and including...

  14. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    BeccaznRN replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm unsure if they pay for the initial cert since I already had the RNC when I was hired to my current unit, but I get an extra $1.35 per hour for having

  15. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    BeccaznRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    THIS.

  16. How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    BeccaznRN replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    I have 11 years of experience in the NICU. Just this past week was the first time in forever that I was still there 30 minutes past my shift. My night went to you-know-where in a hand basket around...

  17. PCS Military Spouse__Germany

    BeccaznRN replied to JujuBSN's topic in Government, Military

    When I moved to Stuttgart with my husband, I planned on not working and continuing my education online. Most of the military spouse nurses start out volunteering with Red Cross or at the clinic while...

  18. Seattle Children's Pay

    BeccaznRN replied to conatnur's topic in Washington Nursing

    Seattle Children's most definitely does NOT offer free parking. Nights, weekends, and holidays allow for employees to park on campus for around $3.50 per day. Normal M-F daytime hours, the cost...

  19. RN pay for Washington/relocation

    BeccaznRN replied to wilsod's topic in Washington Nursing

    Once you narrow down where you would like to live, finding information about pay/benefits is pretty simple as most nurses in Washington are union represented. To get you started, here are some links...

  20. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    BeccaznRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think I was in second grade when I started crying in class and promptly threw up. Our awesome school nurse (who wore all white) came to walk me to her office and had to stop at least 3-4x during...

  21. Move to Seattle?

    BeccaznRN replied to RNCalifornia18's topic in Washington Nursing

    Of course the recommended hospitals depend on your specialty, but there are some very good hospitals in the Seattle area. Most are travel-friendly and are doing a lot of hiring as Seattle continues...

  22. Which courses should I consider retaking prior to applying for nursing schools?

    BeccaznRN replied to kfaur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These comments say it all. You've already come up with a very rational solution to your current dilemma, and I would encourage you to heed your own advice. You are only in prerequisite courses right...

  23. Seattle Nursing Programs!

    BeccaznRN replied to MaddieGilchrist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everett is in no way close to Tacoma. If you're traveling from Seattle, Everett is about the same distance from Seattle as Tacoma is. Factor in traffic and it could take you hours to travel from...

  24. 2017 Hourly differentials? Eve, Night, Weekend...

    BeccaznRN replied to listener's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Seattle, WA Facility: Pediatric hospital Role: Staff RN Evenings: $2.75 (15:00 - 23:30) Nights: $5.00 (23:00 - 07:30) Weekends: $4.25 (Friday 23:00 - Sunday 23:30) Charge: $2.75 (Regular...

  25. What is a typical day in Nursing?

    BeccaznRN replied to Jo2016's topic in General Nursing

    You will find a lot of variation in a "typical day" that will be based on a nurse's role and place of employment. Have you looked into shadowing a nurse for a partial or full