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  1. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    ORRocksRN replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    so, lets talk about interviewing... I am nervous about this too, even though I haven't graduated yet (1 month to go!) . They ask pretty standard questions, so lets talk about responses......

  2. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    Its great to have views from different people, thats what this forum is all about. i'm glad you had a good experience at OHSU, and I think its great that people are defensive about the program they...

  3. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

  4. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    Yeah, to all of those that got in at Mt Hood!!!!! Its a great program, you will not be disappointed. If you have 2 or more choices of schools, I would suggest going to Mt. Hood. There is nothing...

  5. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    ORRocksRN replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    She didn't say, only said she was calling about the program and wanted to chat. she is out of the office all this week. still waiting to

  6. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    ORRocksRN replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Did anyone else apply for the new grad program at St. Josephs in Eureka? I got a call last week but have been unable to get back in touch with them. My cell phone delayed my getting the message by a...

  7. Mature Student: Job Prospects?

    ORRocksRN replied to StudentnurseDiane's topic in General Students

    I think it is all in how you approach it. being mature is a great asset in lots of ways, go in there with that attitude and you will do fine. remember that it is illegal for an employer to ask your...

  8. Student externship at Hospital for Special Surgery

    ORRocksRN replied to mfisher6's topic in General Students

    i was just looking this place up yesterday. do they still have an internship program for new grads? how do you like

  9. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    I agree. Stop apologizing, and move on. And if you think and feel and say that you failed the essay, than you probably did. You really have to BELIEVE in yourself and your abilities to be a good...

  10. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    All I am saying is to be very aware of keeping things confidential, thats a gigantic part of the nursing profession as a whole. You really can't talk about your patients with your family, friends, or...

  11. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    just some friendly advice--be careful what you say on this forum. the subject of the interviews and essays are generally supposed to be confidential to make it fair for everyone. if you give info...

  12. New Grad Programs in Portland, Oregon

    ORRocksRN replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in Oregon Nursing

    afgawler71-what is a TNCC

  13. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    people drop out for all kinds of reasons, even after they accept. they get pregnant during the summer, they have to move or something happens that makes them want to wait to start the program. I...

  14. new grad jobs in Oregon?

    ORRocksRN replied to tara_b's topic in Oregon Nursing

    thats a total ripoff. keep applying at the CC's. you'll get just as good an education if not better, for a lot less

  15. New Grad Programs in Portland, Oregon

    ORRocksRN replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in Oregon Nursing

    so what are all of you Portland area new grads doing to look for a job? are you going out of town, waiting it out, working as CNAs, continuing your education....hoping things in pdx will get

  16. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    just to jump in here...for those that got rejection letters, especially from Mt Hood, do not fret just yet. A large number of those in the current graduating class got the same letter, but became...

  17. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    ORRocksRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    glasses, dentist, new clothes, bills paid, food, gas, and maybe a little

  18. Having a hard time fitting in!

    ORRocksRN replied to Goldeeloxx's topic in General Students

    all of the above. and yes, clinicals and labs can encourage bonding. I have made it through 2 years without really making any good friends but I have aquaintances. I have often felt left out, but...

  19. So do you think this is fair?

    ORRocksRN replied to sneakymom2011's topic in General Students

    Roll with it. You will be required to be flexible as a nurse, so learn how to do that without complaint in school. It'll all be worth it. just take what they give you and be grateful. good

  20. July 2010 NCLEX Takers

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

    Yes, please share your study test plans. I want to go over the random facts file, I have several NCLEX books, and our school has us do a 4 day review at the end of the term. other than that, I...

  21. New Testing Plan (April 1st)

    ORRocksRN replied to Nia1976's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well shoot Nia, I'd drive 2-3 hours to have an easier test. Its one day and a BIG day out of your life, are you sure you can't do that? anyway, best of luck on the

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    To all those asking for the random facts file, I have asked twice and not receive anything. Has anyone else? If so, please let me know. It may be that if it exists, the person who did it no longer...

  23. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    ORRocksRN replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    I have no idea what the A and B are that you guys are referring to...we took an ATI test this term, not graded, and we take another one next term, no idea if we are required to pass or what...and what...

  24. ati comprehensive predictor form a&b

    ORRocksRN replied to dc2mendoza's topic in General Students

    could someone please tell me how many levels are there?? what do these mean?? is 3 the highest

  25. Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

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

    dohgirl, this is based on a lot of different sources of information. I haven't graduated yet, but soon, and I fully expect to have to leave the state to find my first position, despite massive...