PortlandOR RN

PortlandOR has 4 years experience as a RN and specializes in Stroke.

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1. Best paying travel agency covering housing in 2016?

   PortlandOR replied to Sunshine94031's topic in Travel

   NedRN gives good advice. When I was looking for housing, I definitely made us of the links on PanTravelers. I also used Airbnb and Homeaway.com to find safe, affordable, short-term housing.

2. Prophecy Testing

   PortlandOR replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

   Recently had to take Prophecy test for travel assignment. No big deal, just pressure to score a passing grade. Very similar to the tests taken in school and definitely easier than the state board exam. Each test is targeted to a specific area of expe...

3. All dressed up, nowhere to go!

   PortlandOR replied to TheCoppertop's topic in Travel

   Thank you for the prompt. I signed with another agency and before I completed the on-line application the recruiter called me. He was everything I believed an agent should be, answered all of my questions, gave suggestions and provided information. I...

4. All dressed up, nowhere to go!

   PortlandOR replied to TheCoppertop's topic in Travel

   I too am struggling to get started in travel nursing. After what I thought was thorough research, I contacted NursesRx. The recruiter only calls me about once a week, getting information out of her is like pulling hen's teeth! I agree with NedRN and ...

5. commuting to VA puget sound

   PortlandOR replied to PortlandOR's topic in Washington

   One or two bedroom (depends on the price), no pets. As for space, well I can live small if need be, 675 and up would be good. Thank you for your advice, I appreciate it!

6. commuting to VA puget sound

   PortlandOR replied to PortlandOR's topic in Washington

   Thank you for the info. Can you provide any leads on safe, affordable housing in Snoqualmie? Any suggestions on housing in around Seattle within reasonable driving distance to the VA would be appreciated.

7. commuting to VA puget sound

   PortlandOR posted a topic in Washington

   I will be accepting a position at the VA on S Columbian Way in Seattle, WA and am looking for safe housing within a reasonable commute. I am single, over 50, and am most concerned about safe neighborhoods. I'm looking at apartments right now up to $1...

8. What is your LVN program like?

   PortlandOR replied to txhat's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Wow! Hearing about your program makes the one I'm in sound stellar! There is definitely a shortage of qualified instructors, no doubt about that. Our first semester was definitely overkill at my college. Classes were Lectures were Tues & Thurs; c...

9. What can I do now to help get the job I want?

   PortlandOR replied to chaplainjanie's topic in General Nursing

   Good advice! The school counselors are advising the exact same. Networking is the key!

10. Tarrant County Fall 2011 Applicants

    PortlandOR replied to Loly82's topic in Texas

    If your program is anything like the one I am in, they do NOT want you to buy ANYTHING until after orientation. Among all of the paperwork we received at orientation was a list of supplies & where you had to purchase them. Uniforms, stethoscopes,...

11. Where are all the jobs??

    PortlandOR replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    If you are currently in RN school or are soon to graduate, you could try applying for an internship program. I know they are competitive but with your good grades and an enthusiastic attitude, you may land one. Just Google nursing internships in New ...

12. Why doesn't the nursing profession support LPNs?

    PortlandOR replied to amari's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you Horseshoe, I appreciate your kind words. I was a bit blown away by this counselor's attitude. Just because past students had not been able to achieve did not mean that I couldn't! I too have worked very, very hard to maintain the good grade...

13. Why doesn't the nursing profession support LPNs?

    PortlandOR replied to amari's topic in LPN/LVN

    ]I believe you are absolutely right in all that you have stated and I am only a student nurse! I will be graduating from an LVN program in August & will be applying to the RN bridge program the following summer. I am a distinguished honors studen...

14. Should I take Micro and Physiology in the same semester?

    PortlandOR replied to MonkeyMama's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey MonkeyMama, I too need the A&P courses and micro before I can apply to the RN program. I talked with an RN counselor at my college before I registered for fall classes, she advised me to take the A&P and the micro in the same semester. I ...

15. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

    PortlandOR replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas

    I'm sorry, I can't help you with that one. Not in, or from Abilene. Was hoping YOU could provide some hiring tips to me since you were forthcoming with the info about Austin. I do know the USAjobs.gov website:) has nurse openings in those far out sou...