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  1. Perioperative Training Program for New Grad

    ORRocksRN replied to saramorris78's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I took the OR class at Mt Hood and frankly, my OR preceptorship taught me everything I needed to know. This class may look good on the resume, but I couldn't say I learned anything new in it. I...

  2. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    ORRocksRN replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    has anyone who got first interviews heard any more from

  3. July 2010 NCLEX Takers

    ORRocksRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Join in the discussion if you are graduating in June and planning to take NCLEX in July. Lets study together and support each other. This test is gonna be harder after April, so we need all the help...

  4. failed according to PVT!

    ORRocksRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT worked for me.

  5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    ORRocksRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with nucjoe76, no matter how much you know this test is really about your ability to withstand pressure. do what makes you comfortable to review and then, get in there and knock that bad boy...

  6. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    ORRocksRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK, dumb question...but how do you OFFICIALLY find out if you passed?? no one told us this...do you have to go check the BON website over and over until you see your name? how long does that take?...

  7. Took the nclex rn today

    ORRocksRN replied to scarcity21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you

  8. Took the nclex rn today

    ORRocksRN replied to scarcity21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what are the infection control

  9. failed according to PVT!

    ORRocksRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i know at least 2 people who got all 265 questions and passed, so don;t lose hope yet. besides, you can take it again. its not like life is over. i know it must suck though. I am taking it day...

  10. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    ORRocksRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    consider the ACLS and PALs an investment. One you need to make in order to get the job to make the money to pay for them. charge them to your credit card if you have to. there are plenty of other...

  11. most difficult part of nursing school?

    ORRocksRN replied to bmr7's topic in General Students

    1. getting in 2. jumping through hoops 3. figuring out what is the "right" way when everyone has a different right way 4. feeling stupid 5.trying not to feel stupid with all the brainiac students...

  12. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    ORRocksRN replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    People got both, so check your spam email box, just in

  13. First Job Interview!

    ORRocksRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PediLove i don;t think its pushy to call HR, it shows you are enthusiastic and interested in the position. they would never ding you negatively for calling to give them information (you tried to...

  14. Once again...New Grad Jobs and venting

    ORRocksRN replied to Nicole2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear ya, Nicole2010. there were definately those types in my class, and they STILL think they are just going to walk into a job without working at it. i tried to tell them for a long time how hard...

  15. First Job Interview!

    ORRocksRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So #1 Please tell us about your interview, can you share with us what they asked you and the format, was it a panel or just one person? #2 Can you schedule your test any earlier? in another city...

  16. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    ORRocksRN replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    people started getting calls for interviews

  17. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    ORRocksRN replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    i just called the VA-SF recruiter and she said the candidates for the January 2010 new grad program have been selected and there are no other new grad programs planned for

  18. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    ORRocksRN replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    i just spent an hour filling out this application only to get the following message: "We're sorry. The position you are attempting to submit your resume to is no longer open." sigh... i keep hearing...

  19. I think I got an unfair grade in clinicals

    ORRocksRN replied to nurse12b's topic in General Students

    don't ever compare grades. if someone asks you to share your grade, just say, "I am happy with how I did" and avoid listening if they tell you theirs. this is the quickest trip to feeling like a...

  20. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    some schools are very open to your suggestions and requests, don't know how PCC is. I would say "let them know what you want!" i think patho at MHCC used to be online but due to student requests i...

  21. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes, i agree. just be prepared for it going in and remain flexible. and i would add "gents" to all those that have gone before you.... don't forget the guys!

  22. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I appreciate your thoughts, but schools all operate independently and I would think that those resources are mostly from within, not from the outside....I'm sure PCC will be a great school after some...

  23. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't really understand what you mean here. I think any school that is changing its curriculum to the OCNE program is going to have issues that need to be ironed out. Its not the OCNE program...

  24. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    friends in the program with many, MANY complaints. thats all i can say on this forum. Just choose another school if you can. i wouldnt waste my time or money on a place with such a poor reputation....

  25. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    ORRocksRN replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am just finishing at MHCC and I can't say enough great things about the program. You are correct in your impressions of the instructors and the dean. All super people, and great mentors. The...