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Can anyone reply or PM me about getting laser training for a Lyrica 2000 in Oregon or in the NW? Have an opportunity to learn this, the laser is owned, but don't know where to start. Thank you, SpudID

I am looking for a Epocrates discount code that works for Spring term 2010. Any help? Our school gave us a 10% code but I heard that our affiliated medical school gets 30-50% discount. Thanks! SpudId

Thanks so much for the replies. It sounds like be careful with book purchases; I already have a Littman cardiology III steth; and buy "good" lab coats. I haven't used a lab coat since nursing school. What makes a good lab coat and how many, 3? THANKS everyone.

I have not received a list of what I need for FNP school. I am starting in September and I would like to start looking for used things since I will be watching every penny. Has anyone received their list and would share? Can anyone advise on what tools are needed for FNP school? For example, I don't own an otoscope? Do I need one? Thanks, SpudId

What would be the purpose of taking this exam? Is it only for credibility in the medical community or does it assist in billing purposes? Just curious as to why a person with a DNP would be motivated to take this exam?

Was accepted to OHSU Fall 2009 FNP class. Anyone else going? Congratulations to all!

Just heard from OHSU grad school and was accepted into the FNP program for fall of 2009. Anyone else go? Please contact me off list. Congratulations to everyone else.

Thanks for all your help. I looked at Goodwill and they were about $4-7. I looked online and found scrubs for $3.99/top/bottom from Lydia's. So got whole outfits for $8.00 and the kids chose their colors. It was more convenient and I didn't have to piecemeal it like I would from Good will. You are all great!

I am nurse in Portland and my scrubs are provided by the hospital. My family and I are going on a family medical mission trip in January. I am looking for some cheap scrubs (4 pr/person). I only have two sets of scrubs and 4 others that will work. Does anyone have ideas on finding cheap/used scrubs? Thanks so much. SpudId

Just my two cents, I feel that OHSU RN New Grads come in with a lot of floor experience. I graduated from Linfield and felt my lack of clinical experience was disappointing. Having said that, I chose Linfield because I wanted a school that would embrace balanced living and the fact this was a 2nd career choice and I had a family. I felt they did do this for me. Spud ID

Although the two hospitals are in close location, they are two different buildings with different ways of running, charting, benefits, etc... I work at OHSU and continue to hear good things about the VA, their orientation and their benefits. While I would have considered it, they don't have a maternity floor! :-) SpudID

I'm looking into Nursing as a second career, and am starting my pre-reqs at Portland Community College... they have a Nursing Lottery to enter the ASN program, so my questions are these: 1. Once I'm done with my pre-reqs in a year and apply to the ASN at the Comm. College, if I don't get in, what would you recommend I do? Apply to everything. That is what I did. I was accepted to 4 local programs my first year. 2. Does anyone recommend going for a LPN diploma, work and do the LPN-RN bridge instead of sitting around waiting for entry into ASN? I think, an LPN takes 1 year, a RN takes 2 years and my BSN took 18 mo. (accelerated program). Most hospitals (At least OHSU and LHS, do not take LPNs but many function independently in geriatric facilities.) 3. Should I just bite the bullet and transfer my pre-reqs and get into University Nursing school and get a BSN... the only issue I have with this route is the time it takes to get a BSN. I have a Master's in Communication, and don't want to spend 3-4 years in school!! By the time you do your prerequ, it is usually 1 year, full-time (stats, 1 yr chem, 1 yr A&P, 1 psych class, 1 speech, etc...) at least 18 mo-2 years ASN/BSN. We don't have an accelerated BSN program locally in Portland, OR, i think. I believe Linfield, OHSU, U of P. I did Linfield's accelerated BSN program. I was accepted to OHSU's accelerated BSN and accelerated CNM Midwifery program and Clark Community College ASN when I was going to nursing school. Hope that helps. I think that some new schools like George Fox and Concordia have started straight 4 year programs but I am unsure.

I know you asked this awhile ago. I work at OHSU and our NPEC does a lot of the skutt work that the manager does not want to do. It is not necessarily bad but some of it can be a bit time consuming. The upside is you are involved in a lot of management meetings and it can be the beginning of a good career in management. You are required to receive your master's within 5 years of acceptance. Also the hours are varied. (Our NPEC sets her hours.) You will be required to do a certain amount of hours each week but some projects may require more time. You are salaried and so that extra time will not be compensated. The RNs on our floor appreciate the NPECs that have recent floor experience because they feel she/he does a better job of representing reality when discussed what "they" [staff RNs] should or should not be doing. I have greatly enjoyed our NPECs but I do think their jobs are a bit thankless. Warmly, SpudID Hope that helps!

Salem Hospital recruits heavily, has a relocation package, offers mentoring as well as precepting, and offers loan repayment options (or at least they offered all of these in 2005).

I work at OHSU and love the client population. We serve largely disenfranchised populations and it is always a challenge with multiple languages and cultures. The residents are usually good to work with and give as well as receive new information often. The benefits are good but all of the Portland Oregon hospitals seem to remain very competitive. I also worked for Good Samaritan and loved the nursing staff.