WinterSoldier

Latest Activity

1. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

   WinterSoldier replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Klone! Have you tried reaching out to Central Oregon Community College in Bend? I know it's a few hours away, but, the local (and only) health care system here in Central Oregon is not particularly...

2. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

   WinterSoldier replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   California State University, Chico Nursing Programs - School of Nursing - CSU,

3. Providence St. Peter Hospital Residency Nov. 2016

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Washington Nursing

   I ended up declining the offer. I was really impressed with the hospital, though. It seems like a fantastic place to work. One of my concerns with living in the area was the duration of the...

4. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Oregon Nursing

   I interviewed for critical care on 11/8 and received an email asking for my references on 11/10. I haven't heard anything since

5. Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

   WinterSoldier replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   I came across this article not too long ago. It's written by an ED physician who believes "it's just a job" and credits maintaining that attitude for avoiding burn out....

6. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Oregon Nursing

   How did you guys feel about your

7. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Oregon Nursing

   A residency is not required. It's just easier to get into acute care through a residency because most hospitals will not hire new grads into a staff position without experience. It's not impossible,...

8. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Good luck to you as

9. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

   WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Congrats! Yesterday I received an email for one in critical care. Do you know much about their interview

10. Salem Hospital Residency Winter 2017

    WinterSoldier posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi there! I know finding that first job is stressful and wanted to create a thread for Salem Health applicants to find and offer support. Has anyone received an invitation to interview yet? Best...

11. Coming Soon? Will Nurses be Taking Over the Lab?

    WinterSoldier replied to Nerd eNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, what Harveyslake said. The science courses for nursing are not the equivalent of "for majors" science courses. I've taken both and they are night and day. I thinks it is very unlikely BSNs will...

12. Popping off top from lab tube when drawing labs

    WinterSoldier replied to pattykolo888's topic in General Nursing

    Ex-phlebotomist/lab assistant and new RN here! Short answer: It depends on the test (e.g. ionized calcium cannot be opened). However, for most common tests opening up the tube will not change the...

13. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    WinterSoldier replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I recently received this in my email from the ANA/C. It's a survey regarding customer satisfaction with the CA BRN. I encourage everyone to fill it out! The CA BRN is THE WORST. BRN Stakeholder...

14. Providence St. Peter Hospital Residency Nov. 2016

    WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm out running errands, I'll email you when I get home

15. Providence St. Peter Hospital Residency Nov. 2016

    WinterSoldier replied to WinterSoldier's topic in Washington Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!! I have not found housing yet. I emailed a couple apartment complexes, but no replies as of now. Also been looking on Craigslist, but everything is so expensive there. I have 2 small dogs...