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  1. Prospective Nursing Student

    opossum replied to LovingHeart789's topic in General Nursing

    I would say go through the LVN program and keep applying to RN schools, if that's your ultimate goal. As far as not many LVN/LPNs getting hired is concerned, the same is true for RN new grads right...

  2. Advice to nursing students from a hiring manager

    opossum replied to Linda328's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the advice; I had posted in the managers' thread asking what I can do to get a job - I'm a new grad (BSN) 6 months out of school - my only experience is working wellness clinics as an...

  3. How many of you have experienced medication errors?

    opossum replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    I made one as a student and was devastated about it, even though (thankfully) there was no harm to the patient. But it was one that could have, should have been avoided. I gave an IV diuretic subq...

  4. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    opossum replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a tough situation...I could see why he wouldn't want to be publicly corrected, but it's imperative to the documentation, procedure and the patient (!) that the word be clarified during a team...

  5. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    opossum replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on LinkedIn and have tried to use it to make connections as a new grad...but to no avail. I thought it would be a great idea to connect with nurse managers and see if I can get some advice or job...

  6. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    opossum replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. However, chilling is rarely

  7. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We were told the first week in January is when second interviews will be scheduled, which will then be held in the second or third week in January (I think). I remember hearing job offers will be made...

  8. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    opossum replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know it is a legitimate word. And yes, not everyone who uses it is ignorant. I still think it sounds weird. People, chill. This thread is the virtual equivalent of sitting around a nurses'...

  9. The nursing shortage is nonexistent

    opossum replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    While the job shortage has happened before, I'm wondering if it's different this time around...we're on the brink of a third Depression here. I also wonder where that will leave nurses like me in 5-10...

  10. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    opossum replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that poses a dilemma..."orientator" sounds odd, but "orientor" sounds worse. I think I usually avoid that by just calling them a

  11. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    opossum replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    While "orientate" is grammatically correct, it just sounds wrong here in the US (maybe those in the UK feel the same way about the word "schedule" or "advertisement"?). Here in the US, those who say...

  12. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got the call today

  13. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe they're going by alphabetical order. Yeah, that's

  14. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Still haven't

  15. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I still haven't been called... I'm wondering if I should bring anything to this interview. I've brought along a portfolio for each interview I've had with other hospitals and so far, that's done...

  16. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    opossum replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not

  17. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    opossum replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear this has happened; sounds like the union (if present) could help in this situation. I am a new nurse (still seeking employment) and it was drilled into our heads to document,...

  18. Calling Unit Managers Directly--good idea or not?

    opossum replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a good point - asking the instructors and those who actually make those hospital contacts would definitely be helpful. I'm not sure that would work in my situation at my school (which is a...

  19. Calling Unit Managers Directly--good idea or not?

    opossum replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...Sooooo.....it's obvious we're getting all kinds of advice thrown at us from different angles, solicited and otherwise. I'm at the point where I remain open to any and all suggestions, but I'm...

  20. Calling Unit Managers Directly--good idea or not?

    opossum replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had posted this question in the nurse manager forum, basically asking them what they look for in a new grad. Only one nurse mgr responded and here is what she

  21. "The Future of Nursing" on NPR at noon today

    opossum replied to grasshopper7780's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting...I just graduated from OHSU this past June and remain unemployed. I cut my listening short because I'm not sure I'm in the mood for what they might say about all this. I'm...

  22. Nurse residency-should this be mandatory?

    opossum replied to linguine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Believe it or not, at this point, I would ABSOLUTELY do a residency program for free. Not that I can afford to, but in terms of gaining hands-on clinical experience and the prospect of a paid...

  23. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    opossum replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is scaring the bejesus out of me...I graduated in June 2010 and if I don't get into an RN Residency within the next 6 months (which is likely, given the saturation of new grads) I will have...

  24. Is it me, or is this a little harsh?

    opossum replied to opossum's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see what you're saying about team dynamics and agree that they are important...and for that reason, maybe I'm not right for that unit. I don't know. And I can't say for sure that SHE (meaning the...

  25. Is it me, or is this a little harsh?

    opossum posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ran into the nurse manager of the floor where I did my senior immersion - I was there to pick up a recommendation by my preceptor. The manager seemed surprised that I still have not found a job and...