oregonchinamom

oregonchinamom has 20 years experience and specializes in ICU, Education, Peri-op.

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1. New Grad Jobs in Oregon???

   oregonchinamom replied to Liquidaddicted's topic in Oregon Nursing

   There are some new grad jobs in beautiful Southern Oregon. Check the Asante website. The main hospital is Rogue Valley Medical Center in

2. Return to work early after surgery

   oregonchinamom replied to LittleOneRN's topic in General Nursing

   I recently had my BLS set to expire when I was FMLA. I was not allowed to take the class through work so I did the online course and got a skills check. The gal who did my skills check made...

3. So grateful to have a job but I'm hating it =(

   oregonchinamom replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I felt the same way and that was 20 years ago! Something that helped me was Patricia Benner's book From Novice to Expert. It helped me to understand where I was in my skills and give me a practical...

4. Latex and powder free gloves...

   oregonchinamom replied to Eriseth's topic in General Nursing

   You can also get Botox treatments for overly sweaty hands. I think that since this is greatly affecting your work, you could make a case for insurance

5. when did they stop wearing those cute nurses caps?

   oregonchinamom replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

   I would guess about the time that men started to become

6. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

   oregonchinamom replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

   I had a patient that was dying in the ICU. It was an expected death and his family was around him. We were full and the ED wanted to send me a patient as soon as the bed was free. After the 3rd...

7. Dear Fellow Nurse--thank you for reminding my why I am a nurse

   oregonchinamom posted a topic in General Nursing

   In honor of a wonderful post today here is my story: Dear Fellow Nurse: Today I saw you in the cafeteria: I recognized you in a vague sort of way. But you sure recognized me! You yelled my name and...

8. Advice regarding termination

   oregonchinamom replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I live in Oregon. When I am called about a previous employee the only thing we are allowed to say is if they would be a candidate for rehire or not. The only explanation of a "no rehire" has to come...

9. Are you kidding?

   oregonchinamom replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

   I would guess that they meant 2-3

10. Do you personally know someone who has lost his/her license?

    oregonchinamom replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse that was diverting/stealing drugs for her addict husband. The BON was not quite sure what to do with her since she herself was not addicted. She eventually lost her license....

11. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    oregonchinamom replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have about 20 sets right now only because I went to a scrub store that was going out of business and got tons of great things for $5 each. For just starting out, I would advise 2 weeks

12. The legalities of having a relative on your unit of employment?

    oregonchinamom replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My uncle was in my ICU for 45 days. I never set foot in his room as staff and left the room while report was being given. I never wanted my uncle to be uncomfortable with the the thought that I was...

13. What is the schedule "Short Hour"?

    oregonchinamom replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, short hours means that you are scheduled less than part time hours and are not eligible for benefits. This is to distinguish from on call where the hospital is not required to schedule...

14. My Daughter Has H1N1

    oregonchinamom replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is requiring us to stay home for flu like symptoms. If you call in for flu or are caring for a child with flu, it does NOT count as an toward the attendance policy. I'm sure there are...

15. How much walking do you have to do every day?

    oregonchinamom replied to Bill Levinson's topic in General Nursing

    I work in peri-op and walk 10-12 miles in a 12 hr