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  1. Relocating to Oregon

    bowkerj replied to CuriousMe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Try www.oregonlive.com. There are a ton of apartment listings. Do you know what part of town you want to live in? How close in? I live in NW close in and LOVE it. It is pretty expensive but the...

  2. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    bowkerj replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am starting Linfield's BSN program next month - very excited! How do you like the program? From what I can tell there are quite a few jobs on the Legacyhealth.org website - and tons up at OHSU as...

  3. As a nursing student...

    bowkerj replied to MMARN's topic in General Students

    I know of a few women who went to nursing school not for an RN degree, but a MRS degree e Ha ha! :chuckle As in Mrs. Doctor so and

  4. I am sick and tired of being asked "Who is watching your kids?"

    bowkerj replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for doing what you love to do! :yelclap: Don't let people make you feel bad about your

  5. Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    bowkerj replied to Esmeraldad1203's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your hubby has some serious integrity - and likes a woman who stands up for what she believes! I'm holding out till I find a man like that! :1luvu: best to you! J - BSN

  6. How can I set myself apart from other BSN applicants ?

    bowkerj replied to elizabetta's topic in General Students

    Elizibeth - I keep hearing from all the programs that I applied to in Oregon, that they really like students with all of the components mentioned above (grades, etc) but what stands out is a student...

  7. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    bowkerj replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I applied to nursing because I worked in a hospital and saw what nurses do and because I had health problems as a child. I realize in medicine there are highs and lows but at the end of the day you...

  8. nursing schools in Oregon

    bowkerj replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Beth- I am applying to OHSU this winter. Do you know if the new staggering of the junior class means they are accepting more students total - or the same number of students at different times?...

  9. Applying for 2006

    bowkerj replied to bowkerj's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Evan, Thanks for responding. I applied only to Linfield because I was still a sophmore and hadn't finished the pre-req's. At Linfield you can apply as a sophmore whereas OHSU, U of P you have to...

  10. Anyone have any information on Concordia's program?

    bowkerj replied to adriennenicoll's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Concordia is a brand new program in Portland so I don't know much about it. It is a private christian school too I think. OHSU's program is in the top 10 in the nation. There is also University of...

  11. Moving to Portland

    bowkerj replied to kma's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think Legacy Hospital has new-grad programs, as does Providence Hospital. Not sure about OHSU - it is the big research institution/hospital in the area - I work there, it's great! I think they...

  12. curious on pay and cost of living in oregon

    bowkerj replied to melkel619's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I live in NW Portland wh.ere rent is higher but I never have to drive anywhere! I live in a studio apartment and pay $570. But again, this is a very trendy, urban area where rent is higher than...

  13. BSN program pre-req changes

    bowkerj replied to bowkerj's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Congrats on getting into U of P! I hear that is the most competitive program in Portland. What is your GPA if you don't mind me asking? And what about your job/volunteer experience? Just curious!...

  14. nursing schools in Oregon

    bowkerj replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Most of the pre-nursing people I know who have a BS degree try to get into the accelerated BSN programs which are 14months long (I think) instead of 24months. OHSU's program is rated in the top 10...

  15. So Upset

    bowkerj replied to MrsStock10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lots of great adivce here, I would definitely check the web and look for scholarships. I too started college very late with practically no math background. I was literally taking 8th grade math when...

  16. Applications to "backup" programs

    bowkerj replied to texancanadian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't be discourged! Georgetown is a very good school and they can afford to be a little "snooty". I know several people that get into great BSN programs who came from community colleges! You might...

  17. Applications to "backup" programs

    bowkerj replied to texancanadian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to 5 programs in my city (Portland, Oregon) and several out of state. I went to allnursingschools.com and searched for BSN programs country-wide. Just picked a few that I thought would...

  18. GOOD nursing shoe suggestions other than Danskos??

    bowkerj replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is DANSKO Professional Clogs are the BEST! Check out the website. www.dansko.com. Also, their outlet where you can find a bargin, www.danskooutlet.com. I just got my first pair of...

  19. Pay scales: ADN versus BSN

    bowkerj posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone: I'm a pre-nursing student and have a couple of questions... I keep hearing that BSN RN's make more than ADN RN's. Is this true in the real world? And, do salary ranges change depending...

  20. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    bowkerj replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are university programs that offer what you are talking about. OHSU in Oregon has a lab with computerized dummies that are programmed to have crises like and the students are taught how...

  21. nursing career info. websites?

    bowkerj replied to kats's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello to all: I'm so glad to have found this website! It is difficult to find other pre-nursing students on the web. I am currently in my second year of pre-req's for a BSN in Portland, Oregon. I...