What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

You are correct, full staffing is not a requirement. The requirement is "adequate staffing".... There are plenty of non-Magnet hospitals to choose from if you are looking to leave your position.

Well, it sounds like everyone is pretty fired up..... I am certainly happy for you Soonyluv, and all the other people who have jobs. No grudge for you coming from LA. I hate the traffic there! I've been reading all the posts about BSN/ADN and getting a job. Just to let ya know, I'm a ADN graduate, I rocked nursing school and I mistakenly applied for the Salem New Grad position not reading the BSN requirement. I got an email back in less than an hour saying I didn't meet the minimum requirement.... and I was bummed out all day. But I'll keep looking!!! Eventually I get hired somewhere!!