FutureRNMichael

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  1. Where can I get a CNA in Oregon?

    FutureRNMichael replied to Lindsay112's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You find the complete list of sites avalible at the State Board of Nursing website here in PDF Form(You need Adobe Acrobat): http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/CNA_CMAprograms.pdf Be careful where you...

  2. Issues in dealing with Borderline's.

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in Psychiatric

    As a new person in the field of Psych, I have found the people diagnosed with borderline pd to be the most interesting. Both in dealing with them and there actions. Most have been in the system for a...

  3. State Mental Hospitals

    FutureRNMichael replied to NurseDixie's topic in Psychiatric

    Outside Doctor Consult - two sources I believe - is needed to use IM backup's in Oregon.But, if there in the state hospital, they probably have some decision making issuses as it

  4. Doing away with Restraints?

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey folks... New Psych Tech here and I am kinda of nervous about the use of restraints. I understand people get out of control and what not but with the mentions of deaths of patients in the use of...

  5. Doing Too Much...Or Too Little?

    FutureRNMichael replied to zenman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I find that mode of thinking in upper level medical practioners to be very effective in my experience. When seeing a Doc(NP fall into the category) I dislike to see them looking all tattered and in...

  6. New to Nursing and Psych

    FutureRNMichael replied to chr!ssyrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Excellent information in this thread. Very useful for a Psych CNA such as myself

  7. Proposed Bill"Certified Geriatric Specialists" CNA passing meds and doing tx

    FutureRNMichael replied to Marti Ann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Here in Oregon, in Assisted Living Fac's. you take a one day(not exactly sure but it's very short) class and you can pass all meds including narcs... In NH's you take the Cert. Med. Aide class which...

  8. University of Portland Program

    FutureRNMichael replied to michellemybelle's topic in Oregon Nursing

    if you enroll in Providence's tuition payment program, do you get a decent per hour pay ontop of

  9. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    FutureRNMichael replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since Washington State is high on the list, where does their neighbors to the south in Oregon

  10. Any Agency CNA's?

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all of you wonderful CNA's out there. I recently passed my state exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant!! :balloons: Now I have decided to look for work with an agency. The whole...

  11. Any Agency CNA's?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone

  12. Any Agency CNA's?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

    Cool. Thanks Zach. Anyone

  13. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have been looking for quite awhile at a job in one of Oregon State Hospitals Psych Units. Im sure some of you Psych folks have experience on being in the inside of a State Hospital. What's it like?...

  14. Does anyone know of a good public speaker for hire?

    FutureRNMichael replied to Larry77's topic in Psychiatric

    Echo

  15. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the reply, Larry! Just one question... Does one not need prior CNA experience to jump into the float pool? Generally most hospitals here, as stated on their websites, look for CNA's with...

  16. OR nursing QUESTIONS

    FutureRNMichael replied to BSN_student2004's topic in Operating Room

    Seriously!! That sounds like a freakin blast! I am unable to understand how the nurses enjoy working in Med/Surg or LTC(etc) running around like a chicken with their head cut off.

  17. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks everyone for the GREAT information! Since I believe the avalible jobs are minimal and those with a degree in Psych,SW,et al. get first prefrence(Per their site) and ontop of that the pay for a...

  18. LPN Schooling?

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in General Nursing

    What consists of an LPN's schooling? Also, how much of the pre-reqs for the RN program need to be done to get in a LPN program? Ive had lots of dis-information from various people lately and figured I...

  19. CNA job types

    FutureRNMichael replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently passed a CNA course and am beggining to find out the chances avalible. Most work LTC(IE-Nursing Home) but from what I can gather CNA's are needed everywhere! Psych,Med Surg,Critical...

  20. Feeding Assistant in Nursing homes

    FutureRNMichael replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have not seen them used in my short experience. However, I believe when the Med Aides,Bath Aides and all other non Aide/nurses are consistently involved in feeding it can be of great help to the...

  21. Practical Tips for Getting Accurate Respiration Rate

    FutureRNMichael replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Good thread... Hope to hear some more nurses secrets too! I always feel wierd acting like I am taking their pulse when I am watching their chest and usually they catch

  22. LTC Comgomerate? (sp)

    FutureRNMichael replied to mstewart's topic in General Nursing

    You might try the state specific forum(s) located here for a

  23. CNA's in ICU?

    FutureRNMichael posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What are some normal tasks that CNA's perform in a ICU unit? I have seen ads for CNA's to work in ICU unit's here in Oregon however it seems they might just be Vital sign and bath aides. I already do...

  24. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    Doesn't sound stupid at all Larry. I actually figure that is a great way to go about such a question. I would definetly enjoy asking some question and things with your buddy out in Pendelton. I'll...

  25. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    FutureRNMichael replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    After watching One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest, I had a nightmare last night. They alluded to that Hospital being a first class Hotel compared to the State hospital. Either it was that movie or...