twarlik

twarlik

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  1. New Grad opportunities in Oregon

    twarlik replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon Nursing

    No. I had applied for my Oregon license and was scheduled for the NCLEX when I interviewed.

  2. New Grad opportunities in Oregon

    twarlik replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Definitely look into Salem Hospital. I applied as a new grad moving from Florida in 2005 and received a call the next day. I was offered two positions, but ended up getting lucky and I got a job in...

  3. Portland hospital reviews

    twarlik replied to inspir8tion's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have worked for Providence since first moving to Portland 2 years ago. I have been very happy there I highly recommend them as a place of employment. Let me know if you have any specific questions....

  4. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    twarlik replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm curious, who are these people predicting a nursing surplus? From what I'm seeing in my short time as a nurse, most of the new folks (career changers and new grads) don't really seem to stick...

  5. Why is AACN developing new role " Clinical Nurse Leader"????

    twarlik replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are offering this degree at a university here in Portland and I agree that the new role seems somewhat poorly defined. I asked someone who is enrolled in the program about it and she even had a...

  6. What do you do when you see this??

    twarlik replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I also provide my pts with a warm washcloth after toileting if they didn't stop at the sink. I usually find this a whole lot easier for everyone, especially if they've got a lot of lines, tubes, etc....

  7. But you're a MAN!

    twarlik replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I feel your frustration. I doubt anyone would be as accomodating to a pt who requested that they not have a black nurse. Why is it still acceptable for someone to refuse a male

  8. But you're a MAN!

    twarlik replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used this tactic with a pt once and it did actually work. Usually when a pt refuses me (it's only happened a couple of times), I tell them that it's going to be a few minutes until a woman is...

  9. Working nights versus working days

    twarlik replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely agree with this post. At nights as a new grad, you simply don't have the number of resources that you have during the day. You have to be very independent very quickly. This works for...

  10. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    twarlik replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I didn't specialize in school. I'm currently working on a medical unit, but hope to transition to critical care in a year or so. As for my student loans...There is a special program that you have to...

  11. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    twarlik replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think the problem is that while the hospitals are advertising a lot of nursing jobs, the majority of the jobs are for experienced nurses. I love Oregon so far. I moved here in July and the weather...

  12. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    twarlik replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm a new grad and I moved to Portland 6 months ago from Florida. I was told over and over again that jobs for new grads were hard to come by in Portland. I managed to get several interviews, however,...

  13. I Passes!!

    twarlik replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congratulations! :balloons: Now get back to bed! :chuckle

  14. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

  15. D Day 06/09/05

    twarlik replied to linkay77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Sending positive thoughts your way! :)

  16. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone for the kind words!!! Todd, RN (YAY!

  17. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, no results on Pearson Vue yet, but I just checked the board of nursing's website and..... I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have an active license that was issued yesterday! I am so...

  18. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congratulations!!!!!!!

  19. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel your pain! I didn't sleep well last night at all. I came home, had something to eat, and then took a nice nap. I didn't have any math questions. Kind of ironic since my school really...

  20. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, just got home from my exam. I had 75 questions. The only alternate items I received were "select all that apply". It was truly the strangest exam I have ever taken. I felt like the questions...

  21. N Day: 6/7/05

    twarlik replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test tomorrow, too! I've been trying to relax today and just think positive thoughts. I wish everyone luck tomorrow! WE WILL PASS!!!!!! :)

  22. New grad can't find a job in Portland

    twarlik posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi folks. I recently graduated with my BSN and am planning on moving to Portland at the end of June. I have been applying for jobs since the beginning of March and haven't gotten a single call back....

  23. New grad can't find a job in Portland

    twarlik replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well, I just got back from Portland today. I had three interviews and a meeting with a recruiter. So far, I have been offered one job (YAY!) and am waiting to hear from the others. One of the...

  24. Problems with my Saunder's CD

    twarlik replied to RainDreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmmm...I've never had any problems w/ my Saunders CD's. I would recommend that you try reinstalling the program on your computer. Perhaps something got screwed up the first time around. If that...

  25. Nclex

    twarlik replied to Cakes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm using the Saunders Comprehensive Review and the Q&A Review. I've also been using the Springhouse 3000 questions CD and the HESI Review CD. I've been trying to do about 100 questions a day,...