LoveMyBugs BSN, CNA, RN

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    Portland Nursing Programs and Volunteer

    LoveMyBugs replied to xkgbx's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Getting your CNA is probably the best bet, then you can be working in the medical field. There are a lot of places to volunteer at don't limit yourself to med/surg. Most hospitals have a volunteer...
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    Lab draws

    LoveMyBugs replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in Pediatric

    We do all our own labs, never have seen a phlebotomist on the floor. Our labs unless timed, are done on NOC shift, depending on how many we usually start around 4am, but have done labs at 1-2am. With...
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    Western Governor's University BSN?

    LoveMyBugs replied to EMT6530's topic in Western Governors University

    There are multiple threads on WGU, I am a graduate of WGU and have posted lengthy responses on the other threads. But to your questions....yes to all, you get what you put in and if you want you can...
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    RN's - how long did you stay at your first job?

    LoveMyBugs replied to sunshyne17's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1st job with the title RN was flu clinics, then private duty Peds for 5 months until I found a full time gig. Went to a LTAC/SNF was there for 7 months, transferred to a different facility same...
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    Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    LoveMyBugs replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is part of our daily safety checks, code sheet, wall suction, oxygen, and med air, ambu bag, set up for every
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    PCA Pump Calculation

    LoveMyBugs replied to Sandrion's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are you needing help with, so far all I see is the homework questions. What do you think is the answer? What are your questions regarding the math and assessment of the patient? Willing to help...
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    RN with 10 yrs tele experience looking for a job in Portland area

    LoveMyBugs replied to Buddyken's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have about a 20 min commute, which is decent for any of the Portland hospitals. My house I bought for just under 250k. My kids are not in portland public schools. My son is in the IB program in a...
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    RN with 10 yrs tele experience looking for a job in Portland area

    LoveMyBugs replied to Buddyken's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just bought a house a month ago my mortgage for a 2000sqft 4 bed 2 bath is about $300 more a month than renting a 3bed 1bath apartment. Also cost of houses is all location location
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    LPNs in Children's Hospitals?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Kidsrablast's topic in Pediatric

    The CNA's in my facility get close to or over $20 an hour. Sure she could go work in a LTC with the title LPN. She still has the title LPN, but her scope is limited to support staff and not primary...
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    help please!!

    LoveMyBugs replied to Mdrew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The most recent one comes to mind that has been heavily discussed on AN is the topic of brain death vs life support family rites, end of life debate. Using the Jahi Mcmath case as a case study. There...
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    Completely heartbroken over unethical instructor

    LoveMyBugs replied to feelinglost's topic in General Students

    As a new grad it is highly unlikely that you would get a day time shift, nights at times are slower paced. What are the "minor mistakes" that you made? You may feel that they were minor or common but...
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    RN with 10 yrs tele experience looking for a job in Portland area

    LoveMyBugs replied to Buddyken's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Starting pay for new grads is around $32 at most systems. So add a few more $ for experience. I am able to support a family of 5 on my
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    Confused with Aspergers

    LoveMyBugs replied to hazyblue's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Aspergers is a form of autism, and honestly the title Aspergers is going away soon and will just be autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) To be diagnosed with autism there are 5 categories that...
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    RN with 10 yrs tele experience looking for a job in Portland area

    LoveMyBugs replied to Buddyken's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think that you could get a job, but keep in mind Providence (6 hospital system) is requiring their nurses to have their BSN by 2018, and Legacy (trauma and 4 hospital system) are requiring BSN by...
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    LPNs in Children's Hospitals?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Kidsrablast's topic in Pediatric

    I have seen job adds for the outpatient departments for LPNs, there is only one LPN in my hospital who's scope is limited to that of a CNA II. She was grandfathered in, as they do not hire LPN's...
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    Attention Portland Nurses

    LoveMyBugs replied to Jspurgeonzoo's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I believe Providence systems and OHSU are union. Legacy their nurses are not
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    How to phase in/out of Peds

    LoveMyBugs replied to rnrg's topic in Pediatric

    I worked peds LTC for 2.5 yrs. I started out on-call status then was offered a part-time then a full time position. While working there I finished my BSN, the I started applying to the hospitals, was...
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    How to phase in/out of Peds

    LoveMyBugs replied to rnrg's topic in Pediatric

    How I got into peds was; peds home health then, peds LTC then, peds
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    Attention Portland Nurses

    LoveMyBugs replied to Jspurgeonzoo's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Starting with no experience the job ads show around $33 for the hospitals, LTC around $24-26 for no
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    Washington vs Oregon

    LoveMyBugs replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    No, otherwise why would so many commute to OR from Vancouver to work, yes the pay is slightly higher in OR but not enough to make up paying more in
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    Washington vs Oregon

    LoveMyBugs replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I did the opposite, lived in OR and worked in WA ( only cause I was a new grad and it was only place to hire me) Even though it was a WA based company I paid my OR income tax. I imagine that it would...
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    Attention Portland Nurses

    LoveMyBugs replied to Jspurgeonzoo's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have worked for Adventist, Providence and Legacy systems....( just need OHSU & kaiser!) I think providence offers the best benefits package, But feel Legacy treats their employees better, but...
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    Portland Oregon wannabe Nurse looking for advice

    LoveMyBugs replied to Spargo's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes going to PCC or any community college requires 2 years of pre-reqs and 2 years nursing school and 1 year extra for the BSN. But here are some things to consider. The Cost....my "2 year" ASN cost...
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    Is this Patient Abandonment?

    LoveMyBugs replied to cahshaw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She gave report to a nurse who then assumed care. Was it a crappy thing to do, that should be reported to administration....yes. Would it count as abandonment in the BON eyes? I don't think so as you...
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    Nursing salary and buying a home?

    LoveMyBugs replied to applesbananas's topic in General Nursing

    Other things to consider are location location location. Family size. How much are your student loan payments. I am in the process of buying my first home right now. I was preapproved for a modest...