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  1. Floor nursing while pregnant

    medsurgnights posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering, how long did some of the other staff nurses work into their pregnancies? I am 8 months pregnant and really starting to dread every shift just because of general aches, swelling...

  2. What do patients say that irks you?

    medsurgnights replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whew, I just read through about 2 years worth of this thread! What a bored 36 weeks preggo nurse I am. Anyway, these are hilarious and I hope that I don't add to the ammo when I go in to

  3. Floor nursing while pregnant

    medsurgnights replied to medsurgnights's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice! My OB did write a letter switching me to 8-hr shifts because of the swelling, which my manager accomodated right away. At this point, I'm scheduled for 2 more weeks and then...

  4. Portland hospital reviews

    medsurgnights replied to inspir8tion's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've worked for the Portland VA Medical Center for 1 year and really like the patient population, coworkers, management,

  5. HELP! Need Information!

    medsurgnights replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have former classmates who completed the Salem Hospital L & D new grad program and love working there. I'd go to their website or call them to check on the application deadline though, as I...

  6. out of state new grad license

    medsurgnights replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I would call the Oregon BON on this one, I've heard it's best to take the NCLEX in the new state if you are moving right away, but unsure on the

  7. so our 1st year is almost up: what are your plans

    medsurgnights replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first year is up at the beginning of June. I love what I do, adore most of my patients, but would love to advance. I want to slowly start taking core classes for a CNS grad program after my baby is...

  8. US citizen giving birth in Canada

    medsurgnights replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Canada

    Wow . . . , I wish I could comment on this thread without attacking anyone, but as a fellow preggo nurse, I think my hormones would get me into a lot of trouble on this one. Just . . . wow. .

  9. Are any new grads going to med-surg

    medsurgnights replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went into Med-Surg as a new grad in June, had nothing to do with grades or ability I think, more about going where I was needed and could find a well-rounded

  10. carpuject injectors

    medsurgnights replied to errn911's topic in General Nursing

    I still prefer to transfer to a syringe too. I feel that I have more control over the rate of administration when not using the carpuject. We give a lot of pain meds, but I really don't feel that I'm...

  11. What did u buy your first year of nursing?

    medsurgnights replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought a new-to-me turbo volvo(only slightly used as a rental car) the day I got my NCLEX results. I had buyer's remorse and hardly bought anything until 6 months later. My husband and I just...

  12. we're pregnant

    medsurgnights replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

  13. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    medsurgnights replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think I had been very lucky to escape the so-called "toxic" work atmosphere outlined in these threads. My preceptors were brilliant nurses, I like my manager, I like our ratios, the schedule...

  14. Difficult decision?

    medsurgnights replied to Pukalani's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I had a tough time deciding what I wanted to do- I knew I wanted to be in healthcare in some way. Do you have any time to volunteer in a clinic or hospital so that you can become more familiar with...

  15. How/when to inform work of pregnancy?

    medsurgnights posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse, and have been working as an RN for only 6 months. I just found out that I am pregnant this weekend, and about 7-8 weeks along, and completely unplanned. I am really worried about...

  16. Destruction at work: What have YOU broken?

    medsurgnights replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Dropped a glass morphine PCA vial (oh the paperwork that followed that!).also got my hand caught at the base of an ortho bed between the frame and the trapeze base and broke my watch trying to release...

  17. Oregon Requirements

    medsurgnights replied to curlynurseLPN1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most of the area hospitals offer new grad preceptorships. Those I can think of are the Legacy Hospitals-Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park-, Providence Hospitals-Saint Vincent, Providence...

  18. Dumb Question?

    medsurgnights replied to RNin2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have seen your posts on the Oregon forum, so am going to assume you are asking about Oregon (sorry if I'm wrong here!). We don't have the GN option in this state. The BON here does process ATI and...

  19. it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    medsurgnights replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats

  20. Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

    medsurgnights replied to RunnerRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a negative urine-HCG a 2 weeks ago, and figured that I must just have had a stomach flu and my normal irregular cycle. Stayed queasy, and had a positive test 3 days ago. Was checked for ectopic...

  21. How/when to inform work of pregnancy?

    medsurgnights replied to medsurgnights's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the kind

  22. Going into MedSurg as Extern..advice??

    medsurgnights replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If a nurse offers to let you assist in or observe a new procedure, run for it! If the nurse seems like the type who enjoys teaching, ask lots of questions

  23. Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    medsurgnights replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is definately a management issue, though obvious departures from safe nursing practice should be reported. I don't want to be offended-and am not- but it is very hard to read through the...

  24. anyone from Salem.......

    medsurgnights replied to ladyrosy06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are no BSN programs in Salem, I'll add more Portland BSN programs to the list (Linfield College, Walla Walla College), but OHSU has the lowest

  25. How do you get a job that requires experience if you don't have experience?

    medsurgnights replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    If you have to do a practicum or preceptorship before graduation, ask for the OR. Myself and many of my classmates were offered new grad positions this way. Probably easier to train as nurses because...