sarabear44

sarabear44 has 6 years experience and specializes in emergency.

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1. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

   sarabear44 replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you very much for your replies, for taking the time to write! It really helps me put things in perspective. I switched to PRN, so I could go down to one shift a week. As opposed to other PRNs, I committed to one shift per week, so that's probab...

2. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

   sarabear44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am feeling really down about my job. I've worked four years and recently changed my contract to PRN, and anytime the census is down, they put me on call, and I don't get paid. I'm losing so much money and also skills, and not feeling like part of t...

3. Pregnant ED RN--Is this discrimination or is it fair? Please weigh in.

   sarabear44 posted a topic in Emergency

   Preface I am 38 weeks pregnant and still being a CHAMP as an ED RN. I work the busy busy swing shift and have neither asked for nor expected any job modifications. However, most of my co-workers will gladly switch tasks with me if I have a patient th...

4. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

   sarabear44 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon

   Thanks Strider. I have written about the application process in a couple other posts. If you go to my "view public profile" and look up my past posts, you might find some other helpful threads about applying to PDX nursing programs. In short, the ave...

5. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

   sarabear44 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon

   Thanks Strider :-) Yep graduated (technically) 3 days ago and waiting for my NCLEX. I'm taking it 9/15. Several of my classmates got hired on their practicum units. This is definitely a possibility and something to consider when choosing practicum. M...

6. To ENA membership or not?

   sarabear44 replied to nnl erRN's topic in Emergency

   Definitely. Any students who are reading this post should def join ENA while a student--only $38. ENA makes it easy to keep developing professionally. Join their list serv, go to the conference, take CEN. If ED nursing is your passion, there's no rea...

7. Faculty writing reference/recommendation letters for students...

   sarabear44 replied to sarabear44's topic in Educators

   Wow, "never more than a couple of days"! I should have mentioned that I have talked to BOTH faculty in person over a month ago. Both have confirmed by e-mail and in person that they are willing to write me a letter. I chose the two faculty who know ...

8. Faculty writing reference/recommendation letters for students...

   sarabear44 posted a topic in Educators

   Dear Nursing faculty, What is the best way for students to approach you to ask for recommendation/reference letters for jobs? How long does it take you to write a letter? And, how much advance notice do you need? Don't you automatically expect that y...

9. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

   sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

   Several people in my class of 63 were alternates. Sometimes people back out at the very last minute. One girl was notified 1 day before classes started that she was accepted and immediately moved to Portland. She even missed the orientation..... So, ...

10. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    JD-- You might be overthinking it a little bit but you will try your plan and then adjust as necessary. It's important to be flexible in nursing AND nursing school!!! While it's good to set routines, remember to also allow time to stay late or come e...

11. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    Yes I mean at OHSU. You can pay $7 for 4 hours or $11 for all day and park in several lots. That is what people who car-pool tend to do, especially at the ADP building for days when we have simulation or skills lab. When I drive up to the hill, here ...

12. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    Yes there is one classmate who commutes from Salem. We all think he's crazy, but he makes it work while still maintaining family and school responsibilities.

13. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    JDnurse2be, Congratulations! This is the first year that they are having an ABSN cohort begin in the summer AND in the fall! It would help a lot if you said approximately where you live. Most people in my class either: 1) bought a parking pass, 2) bo...

14. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    You're welcome! I'm glad it helped someone :-) Yes, "free" March Wellness membership (~$60 extra for a spouse, tho') plus there's a pool up on the hill at the student center. There are a lot of need-based scholarships at OHSU and a lot of diversity s...

15. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    sarabear44 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon

    *What do you feel are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the program? I think the professors and instructors generally as a whole (there's always a few exceptions) are wonderful. They have varied backgrounds/experience and are leaders in the fie...