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  1. So how's the job market NOW?

    pnlu007 replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Looks like the Kaiser center is opening next august with 126 beds...will create 800 new jobs...typically nurses make up at least 40% or more of a hospital work force...that'll

  2. So how's the job market NOW?

    pnlu007 replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    hey taz, do you recall the amount of clinical hours in your program? I am going to follow up with the school. I was actually accepted to another absn program, oddly enough linfield is cheaper and...

  3. So how's the job market NOW?

    pnlu007 replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    looks like nurse hiring is rising... Ohio just had a job fair last month 400 vacancies and 200 new positions...reason cited is increase in patients due to economy, meeting national standards reported...

  4. So how's the job market NOW?

    pnlu007 replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    hey taz, thanks for your input in my other threads...i did some research regarding the legacy health layoffs you mentioned... it looks like the 400 jobs were from mgt and support...from what i can...

  5. OHSU and Linfield ABSN Grads - Questions

    pnlu007 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello all, I am likely to start Linfield's ABSN program this June and set to finish about August 23, 2013. Those who completed these two programs already, can you discuss how the timing of graduation...

  6. Linfield Accelerated Summer 2011 Cohort

    pnlu007 replied to pdxmomazon's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks Taz, I really only started learning resident programs during an internet search this morning. My basis on one start a year, was merely going to websites of hospitals that had postings. I know...

  7. Linfield Accelerated Summer 2011 Cohort

    pnlu007 replied to pdxmomazon's topic in Oregon Nursing

    question to you guys who are about to graduate...i am prolly starting linfield absn this june...but was wondering... for those in linfield's absn graduating this year...i've done some research and see...

  8. OHSU ABSN June 2011 Start

    pnlu007 replied to lolac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Question to you guys who are about to graduate...I am prolly starting Linfield ABSN this June (still waiting for OHSU)...but was wondering... For those in OHSU ABSN graduating this year...I've done...

  9. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i know I am prolly a bit early for this question, but with the state of nursing demand I started doing research on jobs and such and trying to get an idea of what it will be like next year. It looks...

  10. Applicants to Portland area schools

    pnlu007 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Gabrianam-I used to work in recruiting and staffing; which meant I interviewed people for a living. Believe me making great first impressions goes a long way. Will you get a rejection because you...

  11. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    hey guys, OHSU School of Nursing Twitter feed responded to my question regarding decision letters...will be sent out next week...they didn't indicate early week or late week tho...so no point in...

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    pnlu007 replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    katiebelle, i suggested she waive the volunteering, because she already has health care experience and she can leverage that experience for her essay. the essay was not specifically geared towards...

  13. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    its a hard decision...but with the trend in nursing...prolly makes more sense to go for the BSN when you can. I know the market for nurses right now is scary to say the least...but getting out and...

  14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    pnlu007 replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    " hi everyone! i won't be applying for another year, but i am curious about everyone's volunteer/work experience. i have about 4 years of medical work experience, so far good grades, but no volunteer...

  15. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    pnlu007 replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    orangepeels...i'm not going the private loan route, so i dont have alot of experience...but i do know stafford loan and unsubsidized loans are about 6.5%-this is thru the governent...so 7.5% isnt too...

  16. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    no kidding huh smallfry...they seemed to be pretty adamant about the time frame, so I'm thinking probably after

  17. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    cool...so will you simply drop out the associate program and start ohsu if u get accepted? Another week

  18. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    pnlu007 replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    rmfornursing-what program are you starting in 3

  19. Applicants to Portland area schools

    pnlu007 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    stella- the first thing a who says they didn't mean to offend-is actually offend. I know my last paragraph was harsh and i apologize. I shouldn't make assumptions as I am not obviously there. I...

  20. Applicants to Portland area schools

    pnlu007 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi stella-it is unfortunate you are unhappy with PCC...I know how much work it takes to get in. I'm likely to start at Linfield in the accelerated program this summer. I do have a bit of good news...

  21. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    pnlu007 replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    congrats wannabnurse! get them dimes and nickels

  22. Linfield College ABSN 2012

    pnlu007 replied to bmichellejoyner's topic in Oregon Nursing

    happiness, did u get into

  23. Linfield College ABSN 2012

    pnlu007 replied to bmichellejoyner's topic in Oregon Nursing

    University of Portland doesnt have an accelerated program right? are you going entry level masters or tradional

  24. Linfield College ABSN 2012

    pnlu007 replied to bmichellejoyner's topic in Oregon Nursing

    congrats bmichelle...did you get accepted to the accelerated program for linfield or traditional? btw, that providence scholarship sounds pretty awesome, as it could mean immediate employment at...

  25. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    pnlu007 replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    Elena..that loan sounds awesome...and I'm 34 yrs old...so I am in a similar situation... I've done alot of research as of late regarding nursing shortage or lack thereof. And there are some negative...