Quiltedstar

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1. Lower Columbia

   Quiltedstar replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon

   Thanks, that's not as bad as I had imagined it would be. My imagination is usually a lot worse than reality. Thanks again for the info. Sarah

2. Lower Columbia

   Quiltedstar replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon

   Are you currently working while a student? If so, how many hours a week do you work? And do you feel overwhelmed by the class/studies and family life? Thanks! I'm hoping to start an LPN program in Spring and than work as an LPN while finishing up th...

3. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

   Quiltedstar replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Relations

   From my experience it's may appear to be most nurses or most women but in reality it is usually a select few who are repeat offenders. I have worked in several different work envirornments, construction, education, manufacturing, etc. There is alway...

4. Need advice on A&PI

   Quiltedstar replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Sometimes the colleges have a web page for the individual teachers. See if your's has it, if they do they may have a curriculum outline available.

5. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I haven't taken A&P yet but have heard that the accelerated course is a killer unless you are taking it for the 2nd time in order to improve your grade. Then, it may be easier. We have pre-nursing advising sessions at our CC, they DO NOT recomme...

6. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That's good to know. I've been using the sight to figure out what A & P Professor I want to have. I was a little concerned when the other poster stated it had not been very accurate. Whew. Because A & P is such a hard subject it's import...

7. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing

   For the colleges around here, Portland OR, you have to have an A in A&P to even be considered for a Nursing Program because there is so much competition. From your experience, do you think taking 1 other 4 credit class along with a 4 credit A &...

8. Oregon Clackamas Community College - Anyone attending?

   Quiltedstar replied to Quiltedstar's topic in General Students

   Thanks for responding. Is it better to have all your pre-req classes finished before applying? And do you know how that's going to change with the new OCNE thing? And one other thing, I'd read (on this board) that OHSU only hires OHSU grads but sinc...

9. New grad! Small town or Portland? HELP!!

   Quiltedstar replied to jaimenicole's topic in Oregon

   My advice would be to take the job in Cottage Grove. It seems that everyone says the first year of nursing is the hardest, it'd be better to take a job that will be less stressful so that you can be more successful. After the first year you can alw...

10. is anyone else freaking about their schedules?

    Quiltedstar replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    If you don't mind, I have a question for you guys. I starting my pre-reqs this fall so I don't know how the nursing program works yet. Allthingsbright, Boonersmom, and Ms mimi - Do you only have lectures and clinicals 4 days a week? Is there somethin...

11. shift differential

    Quiltedstar replied to KristiePDX's topic in Oregon

    Did you get a choice of days, evenings, or nights? Also, if you're working 12's did the manager tell you how it works with overtime? I'm starting on my pre-reqs this fall and I'm just full of questions :)

12. Southern Nurses Please Help Me Out!

    Quiltedstar replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Students

    We're not exactly "south" :) but, here in Portland, Oregon starting pay for a GN is about $25, and cost of living not too high.

13. Waiting list to a Nursing Program

    Quiltedstar replied to Brazilian's topic in General Students

    Which ones did you apply to and which put you on a waiting list? Also, if you don't mind telling me, what was your gpa? I'm starting my pre-reqs this fall and am hoping to get into Clackamas Community College. According to another poster, this year ...

14. Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    Quiltedstar replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    There's two issues with that: #1 - They already have the Dr's note - the filled out FMLA paperwork. #2 - Requiring something additional (dr's notes each time) from one employee and not every employee (the ones not abusing the system) could be seen as...

15. Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    Quiltedstar replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    There really is no way to "prove" it. Unless it's something like FMLA for back pain and then the employee is seem moving heavy furniture or something like that. Other than that, it's covered by law. The only thing that stops it is when the PCP's pa...