Quiltedstar

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1. Lower Columbia

   Quiltedstar replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Thanks, that's not as bad as I had imagined it would be. My imagination is usually a lot worse than reality. Thanks again for the info.

2. Lower Columbia

   Quiltedstar replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Are you currently working while a student? If so, how many hours a week do you work? And do you feel overwhelmed by the class/studies and family life? Thanks! I'm hoping to start an LPN program in...

3. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

   Quiltedstar replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   From my experience it's may appear to be most nurses or most women but in reality it is usually a select few who are repeat offenders. I have worked in several different work envirornments,...

4. Need advice on A&PI

   Quiltedstar replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Sometimes the colleges have a web page for the individual teachers. See if your's has it, if they do they may have a curriculum outline

5. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I haven't taken A&P yet but have heard that the accelerated course is a killer unless you are taking it for the 2nd time in order to improve your grade. Then, it may be easier. We have...

6. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   That's good to know. I've been using the sight to figure out what A & P Professor I want to have. I was a little concerned when the other poster stated it had not been very accurate. Whew....

7. When you took A&P I how many hours...

   Quiltedstar replied to lostinparadise's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   For the colleges around here, Portland OR, you have to have an A in A&P to even be considered for a Nursing Program because there is so much competition. From your experience, do you think...

8. Oregon Clackamas Community College - Anyone attending?

   Quiltedstar replied to Quiltedstar's topic in General Students

   Thanks for responding. Is it better to have all your pre-req classes finished before applying? And do you know how that's going to change with the new OCNE thing? And one other thing, I'd read (on...

9. New grad! Small town or Portland? HELP!!

   Quiltedstar replied to jaimenicole's topic in Oregon Nursing

   My advice would be to take the job in Cottage Grove. It seems that everyone says the first year of nursing is the hardest, it'd be better to take a job that will be less stressful so that you can be...

10. shift differential

    Quiltedstar replied to KristiePDX's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Did you get a choice of days, evenings, or nights? Also, if you're working 12's did the manager tell you how it works with overtime? I'm starting on my pre-reqs this fall and I'm just full of...

11. Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    Quiltedstar replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    There's two issues with that: #1 - They already have the Dr's note - the filled out FMLA paperwork. #2 - Requiring something additional (dr's notes each time) from one employee and not every employee...

12. Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    Quiltedstar replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    There really is no way to "prove" it. Unless it's something like FMLA for back pain and then the employee is seem moving heavy furniture or something like that. Other than that, it's covered by law....

13. Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    Quiltedstar replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    My past professional job was as an H.R. Coordinator. I managed a shift of about 140 employees. There were a few that were covered by FMLA on my shift, and many for the whole company overall....

14. Clackamas CC interviews this week

    Quiltedstar replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. Since I have a 4 and 5 yr old, I'll only be able to take one pre-pre req. for the 2006-2007 year. But in Fall 2007 I'll start my pre-reqs and I plan to take 2 classes max. per...

15. Clackamas CC interviews this week

    Quiltedstar replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Do you mind telling me what you gpa was? And also, what did you get in A & P? They're changing some of the pre-reqs and the application process for next year. There is supposed to be just one...