Ex-Dilbert

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1. Guess the mispronounced medical term

   Ex-Dilbert replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

   Just a few weeks ago I had a pt in pain tell me she was ready for her "Oxymoron" (Oxycodone)!

2. What Do You Hate About Nursing School!

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

   I must say, reading all of these threads makes me extremely grateful for my program, and I don't feel nearly so bad about my complaints. I have good, understanding instructors, decent and hardworking classmates, and clinicals/ school close by. Plus...

3. What Do You Hate About Nursing School!

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

   Amen! We're doing L&D right now, spending 7 weeks on it, plus a rotation in L&D. I realize it's an important part of health, and it's great for the people who are going into it, but it's rotten for people like me. I have no desire to work L&a...

4. nursing schools in Oregon

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   Hi, SpudID - I'm at Clackamas right now, and I'll try to answer your questions. As far as the NET goes, the higher your score, the more points you get, although it doesn't add very many points to your score, so as long as you pass the NET, that's th...

5. nursing schools in Oregon

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   Hi, Michael - I'm in my first year at Clackamas CC. You do need to pass the NET test, which has both a reading and a math section. Also, even if you've taken Math 095 or above, you have to take a placement test and test at or above Math 095. Ot...

6. nursing schools in Oregon

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   Hi, Michael - You're right, there are 40 spots available for the CCC program. This last year they increased the standards that you had to pass in order to be granted an interview, so they ended giving only 50 interviews for 40 spots. The school ac...

7. nursing schools in Oregon

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   Michael - So far I really love Clackamas CC (of course, I may be somewhat partial). There are only 28 of us in the class (4 males) and we have about 6 instructors (all fantastic). In recent years, Clackamas has had a great pass rate for the board ...

8. nursing schools in Oregon

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   Right now I'm attending Clackamas Community College, and they have a deal with OHSU that once you gain admittance into Clackamas' program, you are automatically accepted into OHSU if you wish to go on for a bachelor's degree. Some of the other commu...

9. Thinking of Moving

   Ex-Dilbert replied to Reno1's topic in Oregon

   Hi, rn2b; It is true, and the thing I like about Portland is we don't get much snow here, but it's not that far away if you like to ski or snowboard. We're about 2 hours away from the coast, which is great for daytrips and weekends. The only complai...

10. Thinking of Moving

    Ex-Dilbert replied to Reno1's topic in Oregon

    Hi! I'm just a nursing student right now, but I've volunteered in hospitals and know quite a few nurses in the area. Portland has a really strong medical community, and the great thing is, there are a lot of hospitals in a fairly close area, so ther...

11. Best/Worst Jobs Before Nursing?

    Ex-Dilbert replied to jadednurse's topic in General Nursing

    What a fascinating thread this has been to read! Worst job: I was a bill collector for six years. I've been cussed at, personally threatened with bodily harm, and had people threaten suicide. (One of my co-workers did actually have a guy shoot him...