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Portland Oregon hospital (Kaiser) $18.49 hour, includes shift differential and pro-pay for CNAII, with 2 years there....

Mt Hood... probably the best... PCC... next... Pioneer Pacific good NCLEX pass rates, but credits don't transfer Apollo... not so good Hope that helps...

Well... I've been thinking, deciding, noodling, talking, wondering, figuring, doubting and everything in-between about moving into nursing... But tomorrow's the day I take the plunge for real. On Monday June 23, I start my first CNA class. We're sch...

Hey... I'm from NC originally, but have lived in Oregon for years now. I'm a CNA here and just took the CNA2 test in Oregon. I did the Acute care CNA2. Here there are 3 types of CNA2 Restorative care--- mostly LTC stuff, working with CVA patients,...

Plunge on, brother.... Do what you love and the money will follow.... I'm giving up a lucrative teaching contract ($310 per day) to focus on FT nursing (right now CNA work)-- While I do love to teach, the contract requires 100% travel, has no benefi...

I'm working as a CNA in home care. I'm working for an established agency with a good reputation. I'm a regular employee for them (not a contract worker). They contend they are exempt from paying overtime wages. In Oregon overtime is paid if an ...

The information I've been getting is that OT is NOT required in home agency work. It's considered "companion" work... not regular work... Companion work hours are excluded from OT laws via US Supreme court ruling (LIHC vs Coke, 2007).... and some se...

It's frustrating to be told "You're over-educated".... I know... I'm a former therapist with a Ph.D. in psychology.... I've been moving from the "mind to the body" for the past few years and will get in to nursing school soon. Now I'm working as a ...

Congratulations on be a great CNA... I too am frustrated with lazy do-nothing CNAs..... And while they are responsible for doing their work, I can't realistically blame them for their lazy behavior.... They're lazy because can get away with it and n...

Congratulations on your start in CNA work.... I've looked at the psych unit for CNA and have found a couple of positions (in the Pacific NW). The first positions were in chemical dependency and addiction care.... Those were entry level positions that...

I'm a recent CNA (less than 6 months certified) and make $13.00 at a home health agency-- Home agencies pay no overtime and the hours fluctuate. I could average 40+ a week, if I choose. Some of the other grads from my CNA class are making $11- $12...

Actually I have a CNA license.... Oregon issues an OSBN license to CNAs... Yes, we are certified... but in Oregon it's called a license... I have one in my wallet.... You can check the website here: http://www.osbn.state.or.us/search/searchResults-s...

I've taken your advise and I have queries in at local employment attorneys in Oregon..... I'll let you know what (if) they reply. BTW the court decision was specifically for home-health agencies.... They were comparing CNAs as companions instead of s...

I think I've answered my own question.... Although I know this isn't a forum for legal discussions I did find the US Supreme Court decision that settled the issue. Home care workers-- even CNAs.... even skilled nursing.... are exempt from overtime....

I passed! Took the written and skills exam on 16 Aug (Saturday) Today my name and number appeared on the state verification board for the nursing license.... That's me... 200811764CNA as of August 21, 2008. :dncgbby: :dancgrp:

I PASSED! It's official... I'm a CNA My name and number (200811764CNA) are there for all to see on the Oregon State Nursing Board... Woohoooooooo

Hi all... Just a note to update... Today... This morning at 8am I took the Oregon State Board CNA exam. I don't know how I scored, but I do think I passed.... Let me tell you what the testing was like... There were 7 of us and all were taking the t...

Congrats on your A&M status.... Very cool... If you wanna explore more about nursing, I suggest you volunteer a couple of hours a week at a nursing facility or hospital. Many organizations have programs that will give you a good feel for what a ...

great info in the above post! in oregon, there is a cna ii certification as restorative aide. (there's also a cna ii specialty of acute care....) the link takes you to the curriculum for the cnaii restorative aide... good luck

Well I'm finished with my clinicals! Today was the 10th day and it was a good day.... I spent most of my day assisting residents. I don't know about any one else's experience during clinicals week, but my time was generally spent in three categories...

There's a lot of discussion on steth/cuff in the equipment section... What kind of equipment you should invest in depends on your budget, what you plan to do with the equipment, what your nursing status is, where you plan to work.... Because of budge...

Congratulations on your enrollment. There are some states that allow you to work in a CNA position while you are waiting for certification. I don't know if TN is one of them.. You'll have to research that. Oregon does let you work for 4 months while...

Hello everybody! Hope your 4th was as great as mine. My daughter (16 years old) and I went camping-- Just the two of us... A very nice break from CNA classes... On Monday I jumped back into the clinical portion of the CNA training. We're doing our...

Congrats on getting started... That's the most important step. I do work two different jobs. I have an intermittent contract that works me (as an educator) for one or two weeks a month. During those weeks I work 60-70 hours a week... During those w...

Homesick, huh? The Pacific northwest is a great place. Originally I'm from NC and have been here for 17 years. I've traveled and worked in Wyoming a few times... it is beautiful there.... Good luck on pursuing your RN... A bachelor's degree is an...