acook006

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1. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   Hey everyone, for those already attending, at the Portland campus, do you know if OHSU has any part time jobs that would work to add a little income while in school? Not CNA or anything like...

2. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   Maybe take them down to the scrubs store on Macadam and

3. Told to fake vital signs

   acook006 replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That is horrifying! They need to be reported to the state ASAP. It never fails that the one person I for whatever reason can't get vitals on until late into my shift has a skyrocketing BP or a low...

4. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   Thank you both! I guess since I have had IVs that ended up feeling like someone took a jackhammer to my arm I worry about doing the same. Particularly I worry about the elderly with no fat and paper...

5. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   I have a few additional questions...are there skills tests too? Kind of like the CNA state exam? How many sets of scrubs would you recommend? And my two greatest fears...IV's and catheters...when do...

6. What do I do if I'm struggling in the easy classes?

   acook006 replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Students

   I hate to see you give up so early...I think you just need to take a step back and take some more basic courses before diving into A&P. I took A&P many, many years ago, have a Master's Degree...

7. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   Does the Milwaukie lot fill up early too?? Ugh...this is the only thing that I am not looking forward to dealing with...parking stresses me

8. OHSU BSN Fall 2017

   acook006 replied to ajnurse1988's topic in School, College Programs

   Depending on where you live it will probably make your life easier if you just drive to the nearest park and ride and take Max or bus into town. I live in Sandy and that is my plan...Milwaukie has a...