dear3535

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1. GN starting rate?

   dear3535 replied to RNismycalling's topic in New Nurse

   Portland, OR, my hospital starts at $26.99/hr.

2. My new job in Portland, OR..

   dear3535 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hi and little update on my life here in Portland. Some of you might remember my story.. I lived in Portland about 8 years and moved down to Bakersfied, CA, last year for my first nursing job with a sign-on bonus and...

3. First and Last Year in Nursing

   dear3535 replied to K98's topic in New Nurse

   Wow.. kellerpatty, you described the exact my work environment.. that's how I spent my night's at work day after day.. it's sad.. really sad.. I do not hate nursing and enjoy working with patients - but poor condition of nursing environment wi...

4. First and Last Year in Nursing

   dear3535 replied to K98's topic in New Nurse

   Hi there.. I totally understand what you're going through and I'm in the same boat. I'm also a new grad and have been a med/surg nurse for six months, but I'm quitting at the end of this month. I'm excited about getting my life BACK, although I...

5. How long will I be miserable?

   dear3535 replied to nrcnurse's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for all of your comments - I read them all. I've been so miserable but somewhat relieved to know that I'm not so crazy after all and many of us are having similar issues/problems.. About three months into employment (including 9 weeks of O...

6. Let's introduce ourselves...

   dear3535 replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi my name is Jay. Nice to meet you all ! I graduated from a nursing school in March 2006 and I just finished 9 weeks of orientation and on my own for two days. I have to tell you that being a med/surg nurse is not what I imagined esp. working a...