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  1. Labs/Blood Gases

    maxx12 replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I too would love a copy of this sheet!! Thanks

  2. Washington vs Oregon

    maxx12 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It's true Oregon pays more hourly but the state income tax is much higher. There is no state tax in

  3. Oh, California

    maxx12 replied to brs_2010's topic in California Nursing

    I currently work in California and have worked in a few other states. I have found that overall, no matter where I go the I am able to afford roughly the same lifestyle because either cost of living...

  4. Has anyone ever 'taped' a gravity feed?

    maxx12 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The last unit I worked on had recently gone away from putting feeds on a pump due to increased NEC risk and did NG feeds gravity gavage. Anyone else heard of

  5. Safety concern

    maxx12 replied to Armywife08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the above posters, I would feel so uncomfortable and unsafe working with adults. My units policy is that we can float to peds floors (including PICU) if we have extra nurses but we can...

  6. Christmas in the NICU

    maxx12 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone have good Christmas traditions, crafts, or ways that they help parents celebrate this time for

  7. Visitation during handoff

    maxx12 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How does everyone's unit handle parent visitation during handoff and change of shift? Are the units closed? If not, how do you handle the HIPPA issues especially in non single patient

  8. Working while in nursing school?

    maxx12 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I have to agree & disagree with this. I worked as a PCT during nursing school & while I did get worked really hard, I have landed my dream job in a NICU less then 2 months after graduating. I...

  9. Decisions Ahead! Residency or Another Job

    maxx12 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even if you don't get offered a position it is still great experience and a great way to keep up your nursing skills. Also making less is better than making

  10. Your Starting Salary?

    maxx12 replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BSN New Grad in Portland Area Starting at $29 in med-surg acute

  11. Salary

    maxx12 replied to %)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My hospital is more for ICU nurses, although we don't have a

  12. What to know before your first day in NICU

    maxx12 replied to lillycat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all the advice, I start in the NICU soon

  13. Need advice on a job offer........

    maxx12 replied to NurseGZZZ's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would say take it but ocntinue to be aggressive with finding a hospital job. I was always told in nursing school that taking a SNF job is okay to get experience but to stay there less than a

  14. Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

    maxx12 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a fellow new grad in Portland my biggest piece of advice is to be aggressive! After you apply for jobs, go to the floors and hand your resume to the manger in person. Network any way possible and...

  15. Confused on what does PRN Mean??? Need Help on Understanding It Please!!

    maxx12 replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    PRN does not have to mean part time hours, it mainly just mean you don't get benefits. Many people who work PRN or as resource nurses get close to fulltime hours, they just do not have the benefits...

  16. Looking to move to Portland....

    maxx12 replied to Katie71275's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you have the financially ability to be unemployed and time to put in the effort of finding a job in Portland, it can be done! Even if you have to get a job somewhere unrelated just to support...

  17. Legacy Versant RN Residency, Late Summer 2013

    maxx12 replied to db2xs's topic in Oregon Nursing

    A classmate of mine already got offered a position in the

  18. Legacy Versant RN Residency, Late Summer 2013

    maxx12 replied to db2xs's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Anyone else hear back yet? I am dying in

  19. VA Hospital Portland

    maxx12 replied to My Rose's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I also work here at the VA and know that they give preference to vets during the hiring process. I would say to

  20. Interview with Portland VA/Salary and Parking Question

    maxx12 replied to nursestacey62's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just got hired at the VA as a new grad in May. As a new grad I am currently making about $29/hour so with experience you should be able to make more. Although parking is a pretty big issue there are...

  21. Legacy Versant RN Residency, Late Summer 2013

    maxx12 replied to db2xs's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I asked about number of positions and they said 4-8 for

  22. Legacy Versant RN Residency, Late Summer 2013

    maxx12 replied to db2xs's topic in Oregon Nursing

    How did everyone think it went? I was really nervous but I thought it went well! Of course you think of all these things after you wish you had

  23. Legacy Versant RN Residency, Late Summer 2013

    maxx12 replied to db2xs's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What area is everyone applying for? I have an intervew for peds. Any returners have tips/advice about what they are looking

  24. Rady Children's New Grad Nursing Program 2013

    maxx12 replied to snfairfax's topic in California Nursing

    still waiting to hear from them, so nervous now that people have gotten emails! for those who have gotten an email, can you tell us about your