Thanks, PinkNBlue. I'm having a wonderful time on my unit, learning more every day, and there's great rapport among the PP nursing staff. I think working three 12s back-to-back was a good test of my...
I was given a preceptorship in postpartum, which is where I'd like to devote my career. It is unheard of to get this kind of placement at my college (major med-surg focus), and I have to say that my...
Thank you, Jenniebrie. The "Chicken Soup" series is always good for stuff like that, and I keep forgetting that I want the all the "Nurse's Soul" editions. :-) We need to take care of ourselves,...
I'm have 2 weeks left of my last clinical (community health) in my final semester of nursing school. I graduate in 67 days (not that I'm counting!) :) My preceptor at this clinical site (part of a...
Okay. So I graduate in December with my BSN (finally!!) and after clinical experiences in many, many areas, postspartum nursing is where my heart is. As you know, this is a popular specialty and many...
busymommy replied to brittykbritt's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks, rn/writer! I especially appreciated the bit about focusing on being a good, competent nurse, rather than on changing lives. Really good advice, no matter the
busymommy replied to jonfoley83's topic in Oregon Nursing
We will likely be moving to the Eugene area next year, for family. Hubs is already looking at his employment prospects and since Eugene is home for him, he's well-acquainted with the area, cost of...
busymommy replied to OregonRuralRN's topic in Oregon Nursing
What can you tell me about the work environment in your hospital, Love911Nursing? Do the RNs generally seem happy to be there? What's the nurse-to-patient ratio like on, say, a med-surg floor? Also,...
Jennifer70 hit all the main points I wanted to mention. Especially the ink & paper - those are excellent things to stock up on at Costco/Sam's Club, or wherever you can find the best price for...
First of all, I love your handle, nuts4mymutts! I just had a conversation about this with my advisor yesterday, and told her the idea of "having" to work in med-surg makes me so sad when all I've...
busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I'm so glad to hear that, egglady! :yelclap: I've talked with one of my nursing instructors and she said essentially the same thing. Another told me that LTC/geriatrics is just "another type of...
busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing
Thanks, taz! Can you tell me exactly where on the westside that Kaiser hospital will be? Any target date for opening day? That's very encouraging, and I know my DH will be happy to hear about that....
busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing
Thanks, taz5869. I'm from the Tacoma area and have heard about the difficulties in Portland. I know what you mean about prohibitive distance. Ironically, Lincoln City and Newport are the areas we've...
Just wondering if things are loosening up yet in Oregon as far as jobs. Feel free to post about your area, but I'm most interested in the central and southern parts of the state (Willamette Valley...
I am SO GLAD I read this thread. :yelclap: I will graduate in December and the professors at my college are from both schools of thought regarding med-surg before specializing. Some say "Yes, you...