OregonGal

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  1. New Grad Blues

    OregonGal replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about what has happened. You sound like a person that has the skills and drive necessary for nursing--just need good leaders. Push onward, so you can eventually precept new...

  2. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    OregonGal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going into my second year nursing school in a few weeks. For the summer, I wanted to get a CNA job to practice skills and get more comfortable with patients. My CNA certificate arrived two...

  3. Shoes for clinicals?

    OregonGal replied to cpartrid's topic in General Students

    I vote for Danskos. A bit spendy (Around $110), but worth it to me. I have not had sore feet at all with them. I was told about them from another student who was familiar with them in the...

  4. PDA's

    OregonGal replied to shoebottom's topic in General Nursing

    Palm TX:yeah: I got it 1/2 way through my first year of nursing school. I use the calendar and task list feature for my many deadlines and clinical schedule. I chose the Palm TX after seeing how...

  5. nasty smells

    OregonGal replied to TLWSTNANOH's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I chew STRONG mint gum. Helps keep me distracted,

  6. Need Advice - new cna orientation

    OregonGal replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was in the same situation you were this week. I am a nursing student and just got my CNA cert two weeks ago, and I got a LTC position last weekend. I was originally going to get 2 days...

  7. Mistake?

    OregonGal replied to shy_wolf101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't believe you made a mistake. You sound comfortable right where you are at. YOU, dear, are making a difference in those lives!! If you don't "need" the money, I would stay with what you...

  8. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    OregonGal replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm open to the idea of an anti-anxiety med, but concerned it would affect my ability to think (which is a catch-22). I fully plan to finish school, but as you may have guessed, clinicals are a bit...

  9. The things you never forget...

    OregonGal replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Well said, and what an

  10. Pondering a Nursing Degree-Please Help

    OregonGal replied to closetoshore's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a "older student". This is my second career. Yes you can do it, and you're never "too old". We have several students in our program that are over 50. All shapes and sizes. I just finished my...

  11. stomach contents in my eye and mouth!

    OregonGal replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Rae83----- I got a good morning chuckle from your post :) Thanks for

  12. I want to be a nurse... I don't want to be a nurse... I want to be a nurse... I don't

    OregonGal replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Having a clear goal in mind...a mission statement of sorts, before you start nursing school. Complete this statement: I want to be a nurse because.... I am still a student, getting ready to enter my...

  13. Successfully completed first year of nursing school!

    OregonGal posted a topic in General Nursing

    happy to be alive and survived! i haven't posted for a long time, and i am enjoying getting caught up with the current news and posts. i just completed my first year of nursing school (2 year rn...

  14. Thats It!! Im Calling The State!!

    OregonGal replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could be there to help you and to help those poor residents! This is why I want to be a nurse! I pray justice will be

  15. How hard is First semester in Nursing school?

    OregonGal replied to Pinkster's topic in General Nursing

    Consider recording the lectures/discussions, so you can review as you fall asleep at night, or running errands in the car. Digital recorders work best, because you can download them on your computer...

  16. Successfully completed first year of nursing school!

    OregonGal replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    Portland Community

  17. stomach contents in my eye and mouth!

    OregonGal replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    :eek:Oh, Honey!! ewwww, yucky!!! Sorry this happened to you...MRSA...oh dear! I don't have enough experience under my belt to have any stories yet. I'm still in nursing school. My best gross out is...

  18. How hard is First semester in Nursing school?

    OregonGal replied to Pinkster's topic in General Nursing

    An example of what was covered in my first semester (NUR106) for 9 credit hours (which is no reflection on the large amount of studying outside of class): Lecture Topics (2-4 hours each): Skin...

  19. Am I out of luck for admissions- Indianapolis

    OregonGal replied to dizze98765's topic in General Nursing

    Different schools have similar, yet different requirements and "point" systems. I'm in Oregon, not sure how it compares to your area. We have many different programs, BS and AAS, in the area. Just...

  20. Shorted $800 on my first check as a GN

    OregonGal replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    Geez:eek:, sorry to hear this kinda thing happens. Thanks for sharing, it makes me wiser. Also, good advice from replies

  21. How hard is First semester in Nursing school?

    OregonGal replied to Pinkster's topic in General Nursing

    First semester is about learning how to organize yourself and settle into the nursing coursework "style". After I was accepted into a program, I was given advice from the 2nd year students about...

  22. Successfully completed first year of nursing school!

    OregonGal replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if I can say the year went by fast. There were times, especially last few months that I just had to take one day at a time. I was getting overwhelmed by deadlines, clinicals, and...

  23. Newbie lifting question

    OregonGal replied to RedRobin8's topic in General Nursing

  24. I need to interview a "mover and shaker"...

    OregonGal replied to lacedmm1's topic in General Nursing

    Try contacting Teri Mills, she is an RN, MS ANP, CNE, and a nursing instructor in Portland, Oregon. She is involved in the Campaign for an Office of the National Nurse. She's a mover and a shaker....

  25. Adoption Agencies

    OregonGal replied to MiMi,RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    What a terrific idea! Especially in an advocate role! Here's a weblink for agencies in Oregon. I kinda poked around a bit, I found one that had an "employment" button at the very very bottom of...