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  1. TICU Resource Suggestions

    garciwarsi posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello all! I am a recent grad looking to get into critical care, specifically trauma ICU. I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions for a good textbook/resource for critical care nursing....

  2. First code as a new nurse

    garciwarsi replied to Katniss88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The fact that you are taking the time to reflect on the situation and getting advice from peers about what you can do now or might have done differently I think says a lot about you as a nurse! You...

  3. I'm so nervous!

    garciwarsi replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Invest in some window shades to darken/block out light in your bedroom while you sleep during the day. Silence your phone while you sleep, if you can. You might also need some ear plugs or a fan to...

  4. Outlook for experienced ICU nurse

    garciwarsi replied to wynnemat's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I currently work at OHSU, not in one of the ICUs, but I had my senior practicum in the trauma icu last summer. There always seems to be positions available in the ICUs, typically night shift, but they...

  5. Your Starting Salary?

    garciwarsi replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Portland, OR New grad RN BSN Base pay about $34/hr Evening shift differential $2/hr (until 11p), night shift differential $6/hr (11p-7a) Large teaching

  6. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Not an intrusion! :) So I graduated in Sept and passed NCLEX in October. I was applying to just about every hospital opening that I qualified for, but I didn't have much luck. I was looking to start...

  7. Just got a job!

    garciwarsi replied to ivikatasha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have any specific advice, but I wanted to say congrats! I also graduated, passed the NCLEX, and accepted a position at my #1 choice hospital recently. There are lots of great forum topics here...

  8. Interview went great! Now for the thank you note...any advice?

    garciwarsi replied to WeberBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would make it short and sweet. I believe the thank you note should be just that, not trying to sell yourself all over again. That should have happened in the interview! Nurse managers are typically...

  9. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't think it is very difficult to land an interview for the residency program if you meet all of the requirements. Getting past the first round of interviews is another story. The competition is...

  10. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    From the paperwork we received regarding second interviews...I don't think anyone will probably start hearing anything until after this week. Second interviews are to take place between Jan 1-31 I...

  11. Hurst online review

    garciwarsi replied to Jmsimpson10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exactly what I did grubb! Passed in 76.

  12. Need guidance with Nursing future please!

    garciwarsi replied to AmiLynn's topic in Critical Care

    Definitely try to get into an ICU for your senior practicum, or last clinical rotation. I would say make sure to get your ACLS certification sometime during school. Maybe on a break before your last...

  13. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    garciwarsi replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yeah, Legacy RN Residency! What specialties are people interviewing for? Critical Care for

  14. Nursing School Assignment about NCLEX

    garciwarsi replied to amandagracen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't want to say that there is only one "best" way to study for the NCLEX. Everyone learns differently so it is really important to tailor your study plan to how you best learn material....

  15. N-clex First time tester! Remember Maslow Hierarchy of Needs....

    garciwarsi replied to kohlmanll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I appreciate these tips. I take the exam in two days and I'm pretty nervous!

  16. What is a CPA???

    garciwarsi replied to shayleejoy's topic in General Students

    I did a little research on google because I have never heard of that either. Clinical Performance Appraisal? Basically a document that evaluates your skills in clinical

  17. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    @ kdrade - I personally have found that accessing OHSU and other associated sites from Beaverton TC has worked great! During the week there is an express bus (#61) that runs between Beaverton TC and...

  18. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There are plenty of people in our program that bike! There is also a bike valet at the bottom of the tram, free I think. They can also do bike repairs down there, not sure about the cost of that. Up...

  19. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    In my experience, financial aid has not been too helpful. I mean they will obviously know the basics, and can point you in a certain direction. You might fill out the scholarship application specific...

  20. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Okay, so schedule for first term. So you will start out taking Health Promotion with an associated "clinical" component (this is basically down in what we call the ADB Building. It's our...

  21. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm in the Summer 2012 cohort. They were only able to accept 32 in the fall due to student:instructor ratios set by the OSBN. Also, in the 3rd/4th terms you will attend classes with other cohorts and...

  22. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    garciwarsi replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Mamakac, I would not worry about your CPR/first aid certification until you know you're in a program or you get closer to a start date. unless you need it for something else in your life. In that case...

  23. Stethoscope for fall 2012

    garciwarsi replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As a parting gift from my employer, I was given a Littman Cardio iii. I love

  24. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    garciwarsi replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Aprilshower.emma - I understand how frustrating and anxious you must be during this entire process when you are on the wait list, but if it is meant to be you will get a call. There is no point in...

  25. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    garciwarsi replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sartorius- Well, I applied to Linfield, UofP, and OHSU this year. I got flat out denied at Linfield. I got on the UofP wait list, but found out I was 100-something in line for that. Reading through...