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I am feeling really down about my job. I've worked four years and recently changed my contract to PRN, and anytime the census is down, they put me on call, and I don't get paid. I'm losing so much money and also skills, and not feeling like part of t...

Thank you very much for your replies, for taking the time to write! It really helps me put things in perspective. I switched to PRN, so I could go down to one shift a week. As opposed to other PRNs, I committed to one shift per week, so that's probab...

Preface I am 38 weeks pregnant and still being a CHAMP as an ED RN. I work the busy busy swing shift and have neither asked for nor expected any job modifications. However, most of my co-workers will gladly switch tasks with me if I have a patient th...

Thanks Strider. I have written about the application process in a couple other posts. If you go to my "view public profile" and look up my past posts, you might find some other helpful threads about applying to PDX nursing programs. In short, the ave...

Thanks Strider :-) Yep graduated (technically) 3 days ago and waiting for my NCLEX. I'm taking it 9/15. Several of my classmates got hired on their practicum units. This is definitely a possibility and something to consider when choosing practicum. M...

Definitely. Any students who are reading this post should def join ENA while a student--only $38. ENA makes it easy to keep developing professionally. Join their list serv, go to the conference, take CEN. If ED nursing is your passion, there's no rea...

Dear Nursing faculty, What is the best way for students to approach you to ask for recommendation/reference letters for jobs? How long does it take you to write a letter? And, how much advance notice do you need? Don't you automatically expect that y...

Wow, "never more than a couple of days"! I should have mentioned that I have talked to BOTH faculty in person over a month ago. Both have confirmed by e-mail and in person that they are willing to write me a letter. I chose the two faculty who know ...

Several people in my class of 63 were alternates. Sometimes people back out at the very last minute. One girl was notified 1 day before classes started that she was accepted and immediately moved to Portland. She even missed the orientation..... So, ...

JD-- You might be overthinking it a little bit but you will try your plan and then adjust as necessary. It's important to be flexible in nursing AND nursing school!!! While it's good to set routines, remember to also allow time to stay late or come e...

Yes I mean at OHSU. You can pay $7 for 4 hours or $11 for all day and park in several lots. That is what people who car-pool tend to do, especially at the ADP building for days when we have simulation or skills lab. When I drive up to the hill, here ...

Yes there is one classmate who commutes from Salem. We all think he's crazy, but he makes it work while still maintaining family and school responsibilities.

JDnurse2be, Congratulations! This is the first year that they are having an ABSN cohort begin in the summer AND in the fall! It would help a lot if you said approximately where you live. Most people in my class either: 1) bought a parking pass, 2) bo...

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped someone :-) Yes, "free" March Wellness membership (~$60 extra for a spouse, tho') plus there's a pool up on the hill at the student center. There are a lot of need-based scholarships at OHSU and a lot of diversity s...

*What do you feel are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the program? I think the professors and instructors generally as a whole (there's always a few exceptions) are wonderful. They have varied backgrounds/experience and are leaders in the fie...

Hi people. I am an ABSN student and have good friends in both the CNM & PMH tracks. Our cohort is 64 people, 16 of which are in the fast track to be NP's (8 midwives and 8 psych np's.) I was just remembering how I was in your same position last y...

I am in OHSU's ABSN program. Do you still have questions about it?

Hi, I was browsing AllNurses and saw your post. I am a current ABSN student at OHSU so I'm happy to answer any of your questions that I can. I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with some of kamaboko's response. There are 64 people in our ...

I definitely felt the same way you do now a year ago. I didn't try to apply to ALL the PDX schools, but perhaps some of my advice will be relevant. I signed up for as many classes as I could afford fall term and applied to many schools. I figured tha...

I was in the Peace Corps before I started nursing school. You definitely have to be self-motivated and energized to work. The term "assignment" doesn't really mean that you have a job. You have to get out there, meet people, make connections and find...

OK I just noticed your post so I will reply even though I chose to attend a different school. I was accepted to Duke, though. I live in Oregon and did a phone interview and I didn't feel any pressure from anyone to go to NC. Lots of people did fly ou...

Congrats ceschuft! Yay! Do you live in pdx?

Yep, I'm guessing all RN's have to be certified the same way: BLS for Medical Providers which is through the AHA. There are several options for training--I am doing mine through cprlifeline.com which is in Portland...

Had to postmark the $200 & acceptance agreement by April 9 and finish other tasks by May 15 (CPR training, drug test, background check, etc.) Yep, they expect you to pretty much decide as soon as you get their letter. Hope you get in!

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