weaveworld21

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1. Salem/Eugene, Oregon

   weaveworld21 replied to Lanegirl's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Thanks for the post fairyrage. It is nice to hear some positives about the hospital. I was told the same thing about patient ratios. They are trying to get the patient ratios at 4 to 1 24/7. I...

2. Portland and New Grads

   weaveworld21 replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon Nursing

   I am graduating in just a few weeks and heading back to the Portland area from Rochester NY. It seems to be a vastly different hiring process. In Rochester, you can take your pick between hospitals...

3. Salem/Eugene, Oregon

   weaveworld21 replied to Lanegirl's topic in Oregon Nursing

   It has been interesting reading the conflicting viewpoints on Salem hospital. I just finished up nursing school and applied for their new nurse internship program. I got called back to arrange for a...

4. In the state of New York can you work as a graduate nurse?

   weaveworld21 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in New York Nursing

   I actually turned down two positions at Strong because my wife is being transferred back to Portland, OR. They were hiring a lot of med/surg positions, some in the ED, some in psychiatric, and the...

5. In the state of New York can you work as a graduate nurse?

   weaveworld21 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in New York Nursing

   No problem. You will have no troubles finding work if you decide to relocate to Rochester I can assure you. They hire immediately. The interview process is more like them trying to sell you on a...

6. In the state of New York can you work as a graduate nurse?

   weaveworld21 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in New York Nursing

   No problem. If you decide you want to live in the Rochester area, you are pretty much guaranteed a position. The hiring process at all three hospitals is pretty laid back. There isn't an interview...

7. In the state of New York can you work as a graduate nurse?

   weaveworld21 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in New York Nursing

   The hospitals I was speaking of are all in Rochester, NY. I have classmates that have already accepted positions in Buffalo as well. I have heard the same for Syracuse. If you are interested in...

8. In the state of New York can you work as a graduate nurse?

   weaveworld21 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in New York Nursing

   The state of New York lets you work as a graduate nurse, but it depends on specific hospital policies as to whether or not they will hire you until you pass the boards. I am graduating from the...