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Mar 21, 2009 03:44 AM

LPN jobs in Portland Area


Just wondering where the majority of LPN's are working in the Portland area. I recently transferred my LPN from Wyoming and am now searching for a job before I start the RN program this fall....I have been accepted at PCC but also have application at Mt. Hood pending.
I have over 19 years experience in acute care (hospital only) and cannot imagine only having to work in a nursing home or home care as neither are my thing. God Bless those of you who do, I tip my hat to you. You inspire me to be a better nurse!
I applied for a position at the VA today. Anyone working there and care to comment on how they like it?
Are there jobs available for an LPN to teach....like for a CNA program?
Thanks in advance for all the input!


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from ShawnR07
Old Aug 25, 2009, 05:16 PM

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My sister works for the VA in Salem. She loves it...
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Old Aug 29, 2009, 01:14 PM

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Most of us LPNs are working in the long term setting due to demand and pay. I see more and more clinics going for CMAs because they can pay them less for the same work. Rarely do you see a clinic need someone for IV care or something that only a nurse can do. I worked at OHSU for over eight years and was hoping to get on there when I got my LPN, but they were starting there hiring freeze at that time and have laid off 1500 people. The other hospitals are in the same belt as well. I have never tried the VA, but good luck with your application and congratulations for gettting accepted into the RN program!!
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