smilin_gp

smilin_gp

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  1. CNS Programs on the West Coast?

    smilin_gp posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hello, is anyone familiar with any reputable CNS programs on the West Coast? Are there any that allow students to complete clinicals in their home area? I am just beginning to investigate my options...

  2. If you're happy w/your 1st RN job ...

    smilin_gp replied to RN007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a surgical/telemetry floor, and really like my job. At night we typically have 4-5 patients, occasionally 6 if we are teamed with the LPN-who is a great nurse, and those nights are very...

  3. Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

    smilin_gp replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

    I almost fainted while watching a PICC line placement as a student. Saw black spots and had to excuse myself out of the room holding the walls to stay upright. I think I didn't have my mask on...

  4. Is this true about Linfield?

    smilin_gp replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Ooh this was posted awhile ago, maybe you are still interested. Yes there is a focus on community health. I did not feel shortchanged on acute care hospital time, nor do I feel unprepared for my...

  5. 3rd time, now waiting.......

    smilin_gp replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  6. VA experiences

    smilin_gp replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Government, Military

    I've only been with the VA as a nurse since June, but I agree just about word for word with Daytonite's post. The VA that I work with does still see victim's of agent orange-particularly my floor,...

  7. Average salary i can expect...

    smilin_gp replied to Peanut27's topic in California Nursing

    You can also check your area hospital websites, many list available RN positions with current

  8. Problem: Abnormally large feet.

    smilin_gp replied to Ausculapius's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Merrell makes a white professional enclosed shoe in large

  9. RN school and tattoos?

    smilin_gp replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Banana republic and Old Navy have these great thin 3/4 sleeve tops that are very light under scrubs, come in both white and navy blue and may do the trick covering a tattoo that goes to the elbow

  10. New RN's

    smilin_gp replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 28, took boards June 1st. In my state, we get our ATT prior to actual graduation, and then it is null and void if we don't graduate at last minute. I used only the Saunders Book and...

  11. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    smilin_gp replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    Owner of my own coffee shop/cafe, for which I would be "forced" to travel around the world to find new beans, flavoring, food, and decorating

  12. Third Shift Blues

    smilin_gp replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a wreck my first week on nights, and have now realized that at this point in my life, when tired..I can sleep anytime, anywhere. I know that this is not so for everyone, but I would never have...

  13. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    smilin_gp replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats! I'm on a floor that is cardiac, transplant and surgical overflow. I am pretty new too, and my only advice is to take it all in, and when things do get busy and you feel overwhelmed, remember...

  14. Sterile field contamination?

    smilin_gp replied to MamaT's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think this might actually be a good one for Mythbusters. I can just see it now,and what they'd have to eat to emit the various forms of gas/particle

  15. My first few days, as a new RN

    smilin_gp replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    9 patients as a new grad! Wow, I've only been off of orientation for a month, and I usually have 4-5, occasionally 6. Patients are typically telemetry, transplant and postop. I still feel that I am...

  16. Falsely Accussed, Manager a Witch

    smilin_gp replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Are you at all close to another town or city with a hospital? It does sound like the work environment that you are in is toxic to a point. Maybe worth a commute to escape

  17. Does anyone do Medical Transcription?

    smilin_gp replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was an MT through most of school, I actually started with a small hospital trascription department in a night clerk position, I worked my butt off and showed that I had decent grammar skills and a...

  18. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    smilin_gp replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    NurseAnita- Maybe try applying at the VA hospital? VA internships don't start at specific times. Good luck

  19. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    smilin_gp posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sorry to bug you all with this, but I read a thread saying that about half of last June's new graduates could not find Portland Metro-area hospital jobs because of oversaturation. This is just raising...

  20. Is it true that Physical Therapist Assistants get paid more than RNs?

    smilin_gp replied to ttran's topic in General Nursing

    There was a huge thread about physical therapists making more than RN's. I have no idea about PT Assistant pay though,

  21. Anyone else doing the midnight creep???

    smilin_gp replied to jarhea's topic in General Nursing

    Midnight crawl for me too I guess, I don't work tonight, but can never get to bed before 2-3 am on the nights off. I wish there was more to do late nights! Husband in bed since 10

  22. considering move to oregon?

    smilin_gp replied to debinius's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Downtown Portland rents/housing = expensive. West and East suburbs are cheaper, though traffic can stink for day shift. There are some avoidable neighborhoods, especially in NE

  23. How Many Days Do You Work?

    smilin_gp replied to RainDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a similar schedule to Hoozdo I think. 3 12's in a row the first week of the pay period, then 3 12's and an 8 all in a row the second week. Every other weekend is mandatory- which I don't mind...

  24. Question numbers in the NCLEX?

    smilin_gp replied to Roy Fokker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember that mine were numbered, but they were in one of the corners of the screen-not where I'd usually look for a question

  25. One Year In...

    smilin_gp replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! It seems that the year has really helped you to discover and build on your abilities to be compassionate and to effectively take charge of situations.