LPN jobs in Portland Area

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro, Med/Surg.

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. :bow: 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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My sister works for the VA in Salem. She loves it...

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Specializes in Hospice, LTC, Dementia Care.

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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