New Grad Programs in Portland, Oregon

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Hello,

Does anyone know of any new grad programs in Portland, Oregon?

afgawler71-what is a TNCC course??

A TNCC course is Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum, it's a certification that I have seen hospitals listing as preferred, for Trauma, ER, and it probably would be helpful with an ICU position as well. They're hard to find, but I'm taking one at a Community College here in Portland.

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How is the hiring in Portland, Oregon now? Do you know of any internship in this area?

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Specializes in ICU.

Legacy Health just hired 61 new RN residents across their 6 hospitals - more than 750 applicants, 530 or so qualified for a 15 min. screening interview and a handful that group got formal interviews. So still very very competitive.

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things seems to be getting better. Legacy will have another cohort of new grads this winter.

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Do you think if I work as a CNA that will better my resume?

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Do you think if I work as a CNA that will better my resume?

yes, and no. some people don't care if you have been a CNA but 2 things it will definatly do for you is 1) give you confidence to work with patients, and 2) give you opportunities for networking. Many places hire from within, so you will get to know people and let them know you are graduating from nx sch soon. you have a better chance than someone from the outside, but only if you prove yourself to be a stellar, hardworking CNA. good luck.

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yes, and no. some people don't care if you have been a CNA but 2 things it will definatly do for you is 1) give you confidence to work with patients, and 2) give you opportunities for networking. Many places hire from within, so you will get to know people and let them know you are graduating from nx sch soon. you have a better chance than someone from the outside, but only if you prove yourself to be a stellar, hardworking CNA. good luck.

Thank you!!:up:

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Specializes in ICU/CCU, Med Surg.

tnguye22, in Oregon RNs are not allowed to work below their license; whether or not that applies to those who are already certified CNA, I'm not certain. If you're still in school, definitely get that CNA license and begin working, if you can. I wish I did...

Job situation still sucks. I've applied to more positions than you can shake a stick at, most of which involve the abyss of online applications. I keep checking Legacy and Providence for the RN Residency programs, but nothing yet...

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this may be changing though. call the OSBN. On July 1st, they were planning to make a change where RNs could work as CNA2 without having to take the $800 course for stuff they learned in nx school. might be better to work as a CNA2 rather than sitting at home with an unused RN license. at least its a job and you can get expereince and networking that way. luckily, i didn;t have to do this but I was certainly open to it, if I had had to go that route...

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OP,

Try to get a CNA or tech position to get your foot in the door (and don't rely on *only* online apps). Also, network...nurses, doctors, HR, professional organizations, clubs, anyone/anything related to the profession who may be able to bring your name up...all the better if they have some clout. In these times, who you know can make all the difference. Also, volunteer work will help you to establish a reputation as well as helping you to network. If hospitals won't let you volunteer as an RN, try some place that WILL let you. If you're allowed to volunteer as an RN, it will also keep your skills honed. Meanwhile, also start working on additional education. LOL and lastly, don't vote Dem...Dems tend to destroy economies which is never good for workers! (Actually, this recession has been in the making for a number of yrs, but if you research it, a lot of it had to do with Dem Congress during the Bush era and before - mostly to do with their housing programs including effects on banks...once the housing market went south, everything else followed.)

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The new grad situation in Portland, Oregon is horrible. I have been here since early May, graduated with a BSN from one of the top nursing schools in the country and can't find work. It's downright depressing.

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I will graduate in May and plan to move to Portland since I have friends there and really like the area. Here in DE there is only one big and one smaller hospital and they are not hiring.

Any changes since the previous post in May?

Thanks

Honestly, a lot of people want to move to Portland right now and we have absolutely NO shortage of nurses. It's really hard to find a job. It's frustrating for people like me who are Oregonians, born and raised, and now we have to move away from our families because outsiders think Portland is quaint and want to move here and get jobs. If you live in an area where there is a shortage, my advice would be to stay there and make it easy on yourself and the Oregonians who are in the midst of an urban gentrification.

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