thrumylense

thrumylense specializes in ICU/CCU.

Latest Activity

1. BLS and ACLS

   thrumylense replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

   You most certainly can do it online except for the section where you need to demonstrate the

2. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

   thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

   I happily welcome any good/realistic ideas. Thanks all for your input.

3. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

   thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

   Mount Vernon would be a good 2 hour drive for me in Bellevue. I would do it as a last resort, though if they are willing to pay me a good salary+

4. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

   thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

   I live in Bellevue which is east of Seattle about 10-15 minutes. I would love to be able to commute to work each day versus getting a place to rent away from my home (I am

5. Jobs for male nurses

   thrumylense replied to iaca's topic in Men in Nursing

   I am very aware of that. Just stating my situation here. I have done hospital related work many years (35) and never thought nursing as a profession would be like this. There was a day that it was...

6. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

   thrumylense posted a topic in Washington Nursing

   Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of...

7. Cannot find a job in Washington state!

   thrumylense posted a topic in General Nursing

   Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of...

8. Jobs for male nurses

   thrumylense replied to iaca's topic in Men in Nursing

   Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of June....

9. Need help re-entering my nursing career

   thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in General Nursing

   In answer to the person that asked about what probation entails........in Washington, it means that I have to work in a facility where there is someone over me as a supervisor, etc. like everyone else...

10. Need help re-entering my nursing career

    thrumylense posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I apologize if this message ends up being long but I have to give you all my background. Please bare with me as this is the most important thing in my life currently. Your feedback on my...

11. in rn refresher course now

    thrumylense replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    The only RN refresher course in the state of Washington is through Washington State University. It is a great program I finished it last

12. How's the job market for new graduate in Washington Area?

    thrumylense replied to mitcornsus's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am about to complete a RN refresher course through Washington State University. I am having a difficult time finding a hospital where I can do my clinical in the Seattle region so I can complete the...

13. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    When I read your comment, it was at the top of my page...I did not see who/what preceded it...my mistake.

14. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    Sorry, I read it for face value....."Not true - many many hospitals hire new grad nurses"......versus many many hospitals hire new grads. straight into ICU..... In response to this, there maybe...

15. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    Good for you! If this hospital cares about you and your performance in ICU in this way, I assure you the preceptorship will be done very well or it better. Now is when you really start learning! There...