nwnursing

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1. Lunch and Break Help

   nwnursing posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hello all, Our unit is doing some research on how different medical units get their nurses their lunch and 15 minute breaks. If you could spare a few minutes, and fill out this questionnaire, that would be really helpful. We are putting together a Nu...

2. Clackamas Community College (CCC) class of 2016 cohort

   nwnursing replied to alewis513's topic in Oregon

   Hi all! I'm a CCC grad (just finished up last week.) I thought I would pop on here and congratulate everyone! It's such an fantastic adventure, and I loved it. It's a tough road, but totally worth it. Please feel free to ask me questions about the p...

3. Clackamas Community College Fall Cohort!

   nwnursing replied to jason31's topic in Oregon

   Christy24, Each class sets up their own. If there isn't one set up yet, message me, and I can help you with the details. NW Nursing

4. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

   nwnursing replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

   That is how Clackamas does it. They will want to get as many people to the orientation as are accepted at that point.

5. Which OCNE school to attend

   nwnursing replied to mills2's topic in Oregon

   Congrats on the acceptances! I was in the position to choose between Clackamas and PCC. I ended up choosing Clackamas due to their fantastic options for clinical (specifically OHSU), the good feelings I got from the instructors and the fantastic faci...

6. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

   nwnursing replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

   The clinical for first term (Fall) is mostly lab based, health promotion (health fair) and immunization clinics. This term (Winter) we spent two weeks in a skilled nursing facility, but the other eight weeks has been on a med/surg unit at the local h...

7. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

   nwnursing replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

   I'm currently at Clackamas, and would be happy to answer any questions about the program that people may have. I'm in my first year, and I really like the program.

8. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

   nwnursing replied to BigCSN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   You might want to go to a New Balance store and have them fit you. I have New Balance walking shoes with an insole. I also have flat feet & bunions. They are super ugly, but super comfortable. Mine are leather, and I wipe them down and spray the ...

9. AAS at PCC or transfer to OHSU for a BSN

   nwnursing replied to LaVanawayj's topic in Oregon

   They stopped offering the program becuase it was causing issues for enrollment at the community colleges. It was designed to help them increase their offerings for their students, but because of the way graduations (begining enrollment that graduates...

10. Applicants to Portland area schools

    nwnursing replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    Emmyers, That is great news. You took a chance, and look how well it worked out. I'm so excited for you. NW Nursing

11. OHSU Nursing Campus Rating

    nwnursing replied to DQstatus's topic in Oregon

    Oreo, Hi there! There are a bunch of great nursing schools in Oregon, and national OHSU ranks among the best. What is best for each person? I didn't even apply, even with a 4.0 and many other positive factors, to OHSU's 3 year program due to cost. So...

12. Applicants to Portland area schools

    nwnursing replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    PCC Waitlisters: I just officially declined my PCC slot for Clackamas College. Good luck to you all, and make sure you check back if you get the call.

13. Applicants to Portland area schools

    nwnursing replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    ME! I'm excited.

14. OHSU acceptances/alternates

    nwnursing replied to buttercupp85's topic in Oregon

    Portland Medic, That is just great. Congratulations! NW Nursing

15. Applicants to Portland area schools

    nwnursing replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    Sasafras, They said they interviewed 80 people when we did the Q & A session. NW Nursing