Leaninstreet

Leaninstreet has 2 years experience.

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1. Level 1 trauma?

   Leaninstreet posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am looking to get a job at a hospital which is a level 1 trauma center. What effect would this have on me as a potential OR nurse? Thanks!

2. NSICU to OR guidance appreciated

   Leaninstreet posted a topic in Operating Room

   I have been working on a Neuro ICU unit at a large teaching hospital for the last two years. Our patients are sick but definitely not the sickest when compared to other intensive care units at the hospital. I feel I am competent on my unit but I d...

3. New Grad salaries in portland?

   Leaninstreet replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon

   Yup, according to my manager anyway. Just got a 3% raise before even starting, woohoo.

4. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

   Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon

   Lush what floor are you on? I still end up there occasionally after some nights partyin.:) It is a really fun area to live in if you're in your 20's.

5. OHSU or Linfield

   Leaninstreet replied to lilikoi's topic in Oregon

   I would choose OHSU from a pure monetary standpoint. They are both good schools though, so wherever you go just don't stress out and try to enjoy it!

6. Linfield Accelerated prgram worth the tuition?

   Leaninstreet replied to 2xtrouble's topic in Oregon

   Sorry that I'm a little slow to respond to this post. I have been crazily busy lately. I recently graduated from Linfield and feel it was worth it. However, I am a little biased because my dad is an employee at the McMinnville campus so I essentially...

7. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

   Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon

   Our class Prez is working as a student nurse at the VA in its ER, he has a job there when he graduates. Other than that I know one student doing it as their senior practicum. I don't know anyone doing the OR for their senior practicum but you definit...

8. CNA=Slave???

   Leaninstreet replied to j_b_221's topic in General Nursing

   Screw lazy aids and lazy nurses. We are a team and should all help each other out. Anyone who isn't doing their job should be put in their place.

9. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

   Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon

   Your first prof, Diane Welch is really good, the best prof at the school is Dr. Vivian Tong although you won't get her until your acute care rotation. The beginning classes aren't that fun and are a lot of work, just hang in there and plow through em...

10. Best Bsn Program In Portland?

    Leaninstreet replied to NOINU's topic in Oregon

    I've enjoyed linfield, we don't have the 6 month immersion like OHSU does though.

11. New Grad salaries in portland?

    Leaninstreet replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon

    Starting at OHSU this summer I'll be making 28.71/hr with a 6/hr differential for nights. I do make a little more because of my BSN though. A friend of mine at Providence Portland is making the same amount.

12. Oregon ICU RNs out there

    Leaninstreet replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon

    It is hard to say due to your location. I got an ICU job at a level one hospital but I think it helped me a lot that I worked there, did clinical there, and made some connections. Good luck!

13. Is this true about Linfield?

    Leaninstreet replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon

    Didn't feel short changed, however I also didn't like the community health portions of the education. Not interested at all.

14. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon

    Congrats and enjoy, it is a fun school in a fun part of town. Make sure you get friends for happy hour at Lompocs after class! Definitely don't let it stress you out too much. I'm graduating in three weeks and already have a job at OHSU's neuro ICU.

15. Portland and New Grads

    Leaninstreet replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon

    A friend and I both got jobs in the ICU as new grads at a major hospital, however we both were CNAs there prior to being hired. It is possible, may be harder since you are out of state though.