barleynhopsBSN

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  1. Someone please tell me how to survive A&P (and other questions)

    barleynhopsBSN replied to nohika's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use I-procrastinate and ICal with the Itouch to keep up organized. There are also helpful programs for the iTouch for memorizing anatomy terms and creating flashcards available on the itunes store....

  2. Jobs for pre-nursing students

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Narnian70's topic in General Nursing

    A unit clerk might be good while in NS with you experience. You could also become a pharmacy tech or CNA pretty

  3. CNA Salary?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Kvallejo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Oregon its about $10-12 per hour for LTC. In a hospital it starts at about $12.50. Differentials for evening, NOC, and weekends is something like .75- $2 per

  4. ADN programs with no waitlist?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to foolie's topic in Oregon Nursing

    All of the Portland programs accept students based on a points system, mainly based on GPA. Here are the Portland area nursing schools that I can think of. ADN programs- Portland Community College Mt...

  5. Ages of male nursing students?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 29, will be 30 when I graduate from my ABSN program. There are 15 guys in my class out of 60. 25% guys! Late 20's-early 30's is the average age in my class. Congrats on the students starting NS...

  6. So Confused! Programs hard to get into

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Rtkam's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think that the LPN route is a legitimate route. Although the cost is higher (over $20K) it can be a faster way to start earning money ($22-26p/h in LTC). This is a good choice if you can't take a...

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

    barleynhopsBSN replied to nursing_88's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I would start with AP and other pre-reqs and see how you handle them while working full

  8. PCC A/P & MicroBio (RC)

    barleynhopsBSN replied to taz5869, RNC-OB's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you decide to wait until fall for Micro at Rock Creek, there is a good instructor whose main job is teaching at OHSU and he really knows the material well. He is an old school teacher in that he...

  9. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    She will get in! A lot of folks will attend other school or decide not to start nursing school. It will be fun to have another married couple on campus along with me and my

  10. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Huffy- I was at the school today and they said unofficially roughly 600 people applied: 60 accepted for Summer start, 76 for Fall, 70 for Spring. So roughly a 3 people for every

  11. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Congrats! I look forward to meeting you at orientation! NW Portland is nice, Im not sure what you want to spend on rent but it may be hard to find a place with a yard in that part of town for a...

  12. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So did nursing school finally help you self diagnose you psychiatric disorder? Hehe, my dogs Barley and Hops betrayed my identity! Look forward to seeing you at

  13. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know it is stressful waiting. Last year when my wife applied to nursing schools OHSU mailed acceptance and wait-list letters out over a few weeks which was quite nerve wracking on everyone. Maybe...

  14. Linfield College

    barleynhopsBSN replied to huffy26's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just got my acceptance letter for the Fall 2009 program!! I was thinking we wouldn't find out until April 23 so this was an amazing surprise! I am so excited right now! Congratulations on your...

  15. I'm worried....

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Bookwirm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you are in a patients room doing a bed bath or something other aids or possibly a nurse will try and answer your call lights for you, just remember to do the same for them when they are busy!...

  16. What do you love about being a CNA?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to zacsmimi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What Yousoldtheworld pretty much sums it up for me also. I work at a LTC and there is this one confused 90year old lady who can be frustrating a lot of time because she always yells and is difficult...

  17. cheap scrubs

    barleynhopsBSN replied to SpudID's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Costo has cheap scrubs as well. Enjoy your medical

  18. What kind of shoes do you wear?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dansko's are pricey but I had the same problem as you and they really help my feet and back feel a lot better at the end of the day. What you could do if you want to save some money is leave an extra...

  19. info anyone...housing close to OHSU?!?!?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to limey7775's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you are able to come down to Portland sometime before you move here I would recommend walking or driving around "the hill" to find a rental. Craigslist housing goes ridiculously fast in Portland so...

  20. bp part of state exam

    barleynhopsBSN replied to mumsie79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I drew BP on my state exam, it took me a little bit of searching around to find the persons brachial pulse but just remember to fully extend their arm and its slightly medial from the center of the...

  21. New CNA questions about on call

    barleynhopsBSN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just passed the exam and have a couple of job interviews this week. Im going to work as a CNA while I do my prereqs for nursing school which I'll apply to next year. The LTC I did my clinicals at...