I have been working on a Neuro ICU unit at a large teaching hospital for the last two years. Our patients are sick but definitely not the sickest when compared to other intensive care units at the...
Leaninstreet replied to 2xtrouble's topic in Oregon Nursing
Sorry that I'm a little slow to respond to this post. I have been crazily busy lately. I recently graduated from Linfield and feel it was worth it. However, I am a little biased because my dad is an...
Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing
Our class Prez is working as a student nurse at the VA in its ER, he has a job there when he graduates. Other than that I know one student doing it as their senior practicum. I don't know anyone doing...
Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing
Your first prof, Diane Welch is really good, the best prof at the school is Dr. Vivian Tong although you won't get her until your acute care rotation. The beginning classes aren't that fun and are a...
Leaninstreet replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon Nursing
Starting at OHSU this summer I'll be making 28.71/hr with a 6/hr differential for nights. I do make a little more because of my BSN though. A friend of mine at Providence Portland is making the same...
Leaninstreet replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon Nursing
It is hard to say due to your location. I got an ICU job at a level one hospital but I think it helped me a lot that I worked there, did clinical there, and made some connections. Good
Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing
Congrats and enjoy, it is a fun school in a fun part of town. Make sure you get friends for happy hour at Lompocs after class! Definitely don't let it stress you out too much. I'm graduating in three...
Leaninstreet replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon Nursing
A friend and I both got jobs in the ICU as new grads at a major hospital, however we both were CNAs there prior to being hired. It is possible, may be harder since you are out of state