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  1. Do you regret clinic nursing?

    SpudID posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Dear All, I am 9 mo post graduation w/ a BSN (and prior BS in education). I thought I would love L & D nursing and am working at a high-risk, high-volume hospital with a short staff. I LOVE my...

  2. Aesthetics Nursing

    SpudID replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    Can anyone reply or PM me about getting laser training for a Lyrica 2000 in Oregon or in the NW? Have an opportunity to learn this, the laser is owned, but don't know where to start. Thank you,...

  3. 2010 Epocrates discount code

    SpudID posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am looking for a Epocrates discount code that works for Spring term 2010. Any help? Our school gave us a 10% code but I heard that our affiliated medical school gets 30-50% discount. Thanks!

  4. Materials list for FNP, yet?

    SpudID posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have not received a list of what I need for FNP school. I am starting in September and I would like to start looking for used things since I will be watching every penny. Has anyone received their...

  5. Materials list for FNP, yet?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks so much for the replies. It sounds like be careful with book purchases; I already have a Littman cardiology III steth; and buy "good" lab coats. I haven't used a lab coat since nursing school....

  6. DNP's failing the test????

    SpudID replied to physasst's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What would be the purpose of taking this exam? Is it only for credibility in the medical community or does it assist in billing purposes? Just curious as to why a person with a DNP would be motivated...

  7. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    SpudID replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Was accepted to OHSU Fall 2009 FNP class. Anyone else going? Congratulations to

  8. OHSU and other PDX area applicants for 2009

    SpudID replied to studentmom2007's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just heard from OHSU grad school and was accepted into the FNP program for fall of 2009. Anyone else go? Please contact me off list. Congratulations to everyone

  9. cheap scrubs

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks for all your help. I looked at Goodwill and they were about $4-7. I looked online and found scrubs for $3.99/top/bottom from Lydia's. So got whole outfits for $8.00 and the kids chose their...

  10. cheap scrubs

    SpudID posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am nurse in Portland and my scrubs are provided by the hospital. My family and I are going on a family medical mission trip in January. I am looking for some cheap scrubs (4 pr/person). I only have...

  11. Best Bsn Program In Portland?

    SpudID replied to NOINU's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just my two cents, I feel that OHSU RN New Grads come in with a lot of floor experience. I graduated from Linfield and felt my lack of clinical experience was disappointing. Having said that, I chose...

  12. Ohsu

    SpudID replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Although the two hospitals are in close location, they are two different buildings with different ways of running, charting, benefits, etc... I work at OHSU and continue to hear good things about the...

  13. So Confused! Programs hard to get into

    SpudID replied to Rtkam's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm looking into Nursing as a second career, and am starting my pre-reqs at Portland Community College... they have a Nursing Lottery to enter the ASN program, so my questions are these: 1. Once I'm...

  14. NPEC's at OHSU

    SpudID replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know you asked this awhile ago. I work at OHSU and our NPEC does a lot of the skutt work that the manager does not want to do. It is not necessarily bad but some of it can be a bit time consuming....

  15. New Grad opportunities in Oregon

    SpudID replied to BonnieSc's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Salem Hospital recruits heavily, has a relocation package, offers mentoring as well as precepting, and offers loan repayment options (or at least they offered all of these in

  16. Portland hospital reviews

    SpudID replied to inspir8tion's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I work at OHSU and love the client population. We serve largely disenfranchised populations and it is always a challenge with multiple languages and cultures. The residents are usually good to work...

  17. Question for Nurses in Portland

    SpudID replied to pinkRN23's topic in Oregon Nursing

    My answers are for OHSU 1) I work at on L & D. I don't know med/surg/tele ratios. On my floor we are 1:3 but we are considered emergent care. 2) $27/hr with $6/night differential. I think those...

  18. Considering moving

    SpudID replied to jedimasterr's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Mike, My best friend works in Cardiac ICU at OHSU and loves it. OHSU is union run. Benefits and pay is good. I work in L & D and we were both hired as new grads. My friend had a better...

  19. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    SpudID posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to see some practical, doable, time saving suggestions here. I am in high risk OB and it is hard for me to chart patient progress every 15 minutes on multiple pts receiving pitocin,...

  20. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your help, everyone. You have all given me good advice. Just to followup. I use a paper towel because I write notes on it and it is handy (like 2 pillows, extra blankets, water-no ice)....

  21. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow thanks. That is great. I have been grabbing a paper towel to write down things; so I can group my care but I will make it a goal to actually group my care better. I will try to make a list of...

  22. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THANK YOU Nurse 79. That is exactly how I feel. I am overwhelmed with two patients when they are on pit. I was also just wondering about prioritizing care. How do I get in and see each patient within...

  23. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to clarify, we often take 2 laboring patients. That night I had 2 and then a walk in. Of the 2 I had, they were early in labor with slow progress, being induced (1 had a gastrochesis baby) and...

  24. How do you handle so many patients at once?

    SpudID replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would love to see some practical, doable, time saving suggestions here. I know that I struggle with this as well. I am in high risk OB and it is hard for me to chart patient progress every 15...

  25. Tx for pain during cosmetic laser procedure

    SpudID posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Dear All, I would like to troubleshoot some issues. How do you treat pain for hair removal when EMLA is not enough? How do you treat for Restylane which seems more painful for Botox? With the Botox,...