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  1. New Grad starting out at SNF?

    I had sent out 50+ applications by the time I was finally hired at a SNF. I had a few people tell me that same statement but quickly realized this: how can you loose skills at a SNF if you have none...
  2. Q's for Linfield Nursing Graduates

    Hi punkdmunkey, I am a Linfield grad and I am happy to tell you about my experience at Linfield. Sure, we may not have as much training in skills as ADN training, but we are not at any disadvantage...
  3. How to get stool smell off of your hands?

    Agreed- shaving cream works the best to cut
  4. Newbie here, just taking prereqs

    I don't think any particular CC would be better than another, just whatever one is most convenient to you. Some of the CC give you extra acceptance points for taking your pre-reqs there but I can't...
  5. Newbie here, just taking prereqs

    Hey there, welcome! I took pre-reqs, including the entire A&P series at PCC. I applied to Linfield and OHSU accelerated programs and Mt.Hood and Clackamas community college. I was invited to...
  6. Linfield Orientation Exam?

    madrecarga08, I took the HESI this morning. It's no big deal at all. All we did was the reading comprehension and they just want to see where we are. We get an hour to do the computer test, which...
  7. OHSU or Linfield

    That makes a lot of sense, thanks for clearing that up marachne
  8. OHSU or Linfield

    You know, I often wonder what kind of effect the tort cap loss has on all students of OHSU. Now that OHSU can now be sued for any amount of money until a new tort cap is put in place, it makes me...
  9. Oregon 2008: How I Earn My Acceptance Letter

    i will be attending: linfield, accelerated bsn, start june 25, 2008 i was originally planning on attending an adn program as the rns make the same salaries. however, i knew that i'll eventually want...
  10. Linfield Orientation Exam?

    Hi Madrecarga08, I am in the summer entry program at Linfield and our orientation is June 23. I think that we are scheduled to take the HESI in early July though. I don't think it's that hard or...
  11. Linfield Accelerated prgram worth the tuition?

    Great analysis Dental Hygienist, I always forget to factor in the amount of money one makes as an RN after graduation, that's a good point. 2xtrouble, it sounds like you have your mind made up and you...
  12. Worst Travel Nursing Specialties

    Hi everyone I will be starting nursing school in less than a month (woo hoo!) and I know I want to be a travel RN as soon as I can (after a few years experience of course) while I have no commitments....
  13. Linfield Accelerated prgram worth the tuition?

    One last thought. If you look at the class schedule for community colleges, about 12 units out of the 15-17/quarter is nursing classes, the last units are dedicated to support and pre-req classes...
  14. Linfield Accelerated prgram worth the tuition?

    I completely agree with LinfieldNursingGuy. I am in the same boat as him in that I know I will eventually go on to higher education (masters or Ph.D.) so it is worth it to me to complete a BSN right...
  15. Worst Travel Nursing Specialties

    Suzanne4, that makes a lot of sense. It's not as complex as what I make out in my mind and I will do just fine with whatever interests me. Thank
  16. Worst Travel Nursing Specialties

    Good point about the trauma level. Thanks so much for your insight
  17. Worst Travel Nursing Specialties

    Thanks for the info ERRNTraveler. ER is very appealing to me but I've heard that if you don't get experience at big trauma center you are not as appealing to travel gig hospitals. Would I have to...
  18. Worst Travel Nursing Specialties

    Thank you Pearlsc, that's is
  19. Anyone else waiting for OHSU OCNE?

    The OHSU admissions office told accelerated BSN applicants that they would not post the decision on the application web page. In fact mine still does not show a decision even though I've already...
  20. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    Great, thanks for the info. I will probably have many questions for you as you are a recent grad. I've been thinking of becoming an ER nurse but, of course, I might change my mind after doing some...
  21. Anyone Hear From Linfield?

    Leaninstreet, do you know anything about or are friends with students at Linfield who are doing the ER route? I'm so excited for Linfield and am really looking forward to the community health and...
  22. OHSU's ABS program

    If you do take them up on that offer please let me know! I was accepted everywhere else I applied as well and I am very curious about what OHSU was looking
  23. Mt. Hood CC Interview 2008

    No group interviews for linfield, just a personal statement on a question they gave us and then they allowed an opportunity to write a little something about yourself that you feel is important that...
  24. OHSU's ABS program

    The lawsuit is suppose to raise tuition 10-15%, at least that is what the plan was when the lawsuit decision first came out. Dr. Robertson only mentioned the medical and dental schools but I would...
  25. OHSU's ABS program

    Finally received a rejection letter from them today, its a good thing I was accepted into an accelerated program elsewhere. In fact, I'm not sure if I would have wanted to go to OHSU had I been...