I'm in the same boat. Took mine this morning and got around 86 questions. I however felt the exam was horrible! I had meds I'd never heard of and one rather complicated medication question. Then I...
missypoo76 replied to madrecarga08's topic in Oregon Nursing
In addition, you'll be taking HESI exams throughout the program. They get harder as you go because you'll learn more and more nursing skills and materials. Eventually HESI exams are factored into your...
missypoo76 replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon Nursing
Blacksea pebble... If you look at national statistics, most parts of the country are experiencing nursing shortages. Portland does not have a nursing shortage at the moment because we have so many...
Like the poster above said, check out the individual hospitals for job openings. Most of them post all openings online or just contact the RN recruiters for each facility you want to work with. Hope...
4500 questions seems a little excessive to me but I guess doing more can't hurt! All of my friends took the 3 day prep course and did roughly 1000 practice questions. They have all passed, so far....
me and most of my friends are only using Saunders. i took a 3 day review course that covers all the most important info in the book. we were also told to do 1000 test questions from the book/CD prior...
missypoo76 replied to emenefee's topic in Oregon Nursing
Just graduated. Took job at an outpatient clinic working 4 10's weekdays only. starting pay is $28/hr. Works for me since i don't have to work weekends, nights or
Well congrats to you! Holy cow, you were accepted to 3 schools??? You must have a gold plated resume. I have friends with straight A's who've applied 3 times and never been accepted anywhere yet!...
missypoo76 replied to bridgfor428's topic in Oregon Nursing
Yes Portland is saturated. There are an expected 1500 grads this spring. I just got a job at an outpatient clinic and I am convinced it was due to my previous healthcare experience and the fact that...
missypoo76 replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon Nursing
My best experience is L&D at Good Sam. The nurses are busy and you do feel in the way sometimes but if you step up and ask questions they will explain things to you and seem to like having extra...