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  1. Level 1 trauma?

    Leaninstreet posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am looking to get a job at a hospital which is a level 1 trauma center. What effect would this have on me as a potential OR nurse?

  2. NSICU to OR guidance appreciated

    Leaninstreet posted a topic in Operating Room

    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...

  3. New Grad salaries in portland?

    Leaninstreet replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yup, according to my manager anyway. Just got a 3% raise before even starting,

  4. Neuro interview in two days!

    Leaninstreet posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi, I'm a senior nursing student doing my practicum in a med/surg ICU. I have an interview for a neuro ICU position at a major hospital in my area. I have experience as a float pool CNA in the...

  5. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    Leaninstreet replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Lush what floor are you on? I still end up there occasionally after some nights partyin.:) It is a really fun area to live in if you're in your

  6. OHSU or Linfield

    Leaninstreet replied to lilikoi's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I would choose OHSU from a pure monetary standpoint. They are both good schools though, so wherever you go just don't stress out and try to enjoy

  7. Linfield Accelerated prgram worth the tuition?

    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...

  8. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    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...

  9. CNA=Slave???

    Leaninstreet replied to j_b_221's topic in General Nursing

    Screw lazy aids and lazy nurses. We are a team and should all help each other out. Anyone who isn't doing their job should be put in their

  10. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    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...

  11. Best Bsn Program In Portland?

    Leaninstreet replied to NOINU's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've enjoyed linfield, we don't have the 6 month immersion like OHSU does

  12. New Grad salaries in portland?

    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...

  13. Oregon ICU RNs out there

    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

  14. Is this true about Linfield?

    Leaninstreet replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Didn't feel short changed, however I also didn't like the community health portions of the education. Not interested at

  15. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    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...

  16. Portland and New Grads

    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

  17. Is it possible to go to nursing school and work full time?

    Leaninstreet replied to nursing_88's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I wouldn't do it, doesn't mean it is impossible

  18. A Poll: How many years did you wait?

    Leaninstreet replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Zero years waiting. Glad I went to OSU prior to nursing school though, was able to get most of the partying out of my

  19. Neuro interview in two days!

    Leaninstreet replied to Leaninstreet's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    haha, well I had the interview. Thanks for the replies everyone.:) j/k It went well, keeping my fingers crossed for a good call in 2 to 3

  20. New member - Male Student RN

    Leaninstreet replied to nunley's topic in Men in Nursing

    On the job experience helps the transition but it is also stuff that you will learn quickly even if you don't have experience. I have been CNA while in school and it has helped me a lot with my...

  21. Any man here dated a fellow female nursing student?

    Leaninstreet replied to nursingstudent1988's topic in Men in Nursing

    No dating, just some random hook-ups. Love the ratio.:) Nursing girls are for the most part, really outgoing and fun to hang out with. I would would definitely marry a nurse if the right one comes...

  22. "Big Money"

    Leaninstreet replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some places are paying nurses $20 an hour? I make $18 an hour as a CNA, I'm surprised pay varies that much by location. Oh ya, and I'm doing nursing for the money and the fact that I will get...

  23. Guys: How do you handle the female aggressiveness/possessiveness

    Leaninstreet replied to lpnguy26's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing school is funny as

  24. OB Rotation is Hell

    Leaninstreet replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Luckily we got to choose between a peds and ob rotation at my school. I really wouldn't have liked ob, good luck to

  25. Need to vent...

    Leaninstreet replied to Leaninstreet's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks for all the support, it really means a lot. Anyway, found out she got into a relationship with a guy who was our mutual friend about a month after we broke up. I completely cut off all...