Hood River Oregon

I've just finished the first year of my ADN program in the Columbia Gorge, and had one clinical rotation in the Hood River hospital. I also spent time at the smaller hospital in White Salmon, WA across the river. What kind of things did you want to know and maybe I can help you out.

I loved the employees at Skyline, incredibly friendly! The facility is small, and the nurses rotate around all departments. A wide variety of experiences, but usually a small census, and a bit slower paced than Hood River. I'd would consider it my first choice after school is done.
Hood River hospital is larger. The staff was busy, very professional. Easier to specialize in a certain department. I think the starting wages in HR are a bit higher than Skyline, but then again, Washington doesn't have an income tax.
I haven't worked at the hospital in The Dalles (only 20 miles east), but heard the facility is very nice. Right now, I've just started in LTC in HR for the summer, and I'm really liking the people that I work with.
I hope that helps!

I just wanted to add...I think the Hood River and Whit Salmon areas are great areas, and there is access to quite a but of activities, natural stuff, etc. Good luck with your decission on where to move to!

You don't want to commute to Portland on I-84 in the winter time... can be dangerous and you can count on it being closed at least once each year. Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles is a great facility, check it out.