oregon_love

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1. Portland RN Residencies, Summer 2015

   oregon_love replied to osbick_bird's topic in Oregon

   I applied for Legacy's women's health residency program. My interview went as well as I could have expected... A lot of it depends on if they're hiring on the unit or not. I haven't heard back from the unit and am keeping my fingers crossed. Some s...

2. A spouse that just doesn't get it.

   oregon_love replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oh and make some freezer meals, it will come in handy during midterms and finals!!!!!

3. A spouse that just doesn't get it.

   oregon_love replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing

   DH probably won't understand nursing school because he's never done it. But that's okay! It sure would be great if he tried to understand but BrandonLPN has a good point, being supportive is different than being understanding. Try approaching from...

4. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

   oregon_love replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oh also, I found I did so much better in school after I had my son. I HAD to manage my time right and had much more a drive to do well so I could provide a good life him :)

5. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

   oregon_love replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Being scared and nervous can be a good thing. If you channel that energy right, you'll do awesome and prepare yourself. Just don't overwhelm yourself. It's all manageable and do-able. Good luck!

6. those that decline fast

   oregon_love replied to mvm2's topic in CNA/MA

   What gets me the most is the residents that die from a stroke or sudden heart attack. I've seen people nose dive and I've seen people slowly decline. But watching anyone decline seems more painful than knowing they've passed on to a better place an...

7. In your experience, would ltc or hospitals be willing to hire a minor?

   oregon_love replied to kdgavotte's topic in CNA/MA

   The youngest person at my ltc facility is 18. Never seen anyone younger as a CNA, but it might be a state thing...

8. How long does it take to answer a call light?

   oregon_love replied to rosey200735's topic in CNA/MA

   Only CNAs answer call lights my facility. And there is no time limit to when a call light must be answered. That said, everyone is pretty prompt about answering 'their' call lights but doesn't usually answer 'other CNAs call lights'. The only time...

9. Oregon Community College NURSING CLASS OF 2015

   oregon_love replied to KristenFoster's topic in Oregon

   I love Dansko's but definitely won't spend the money on a pair for nursing school. Plus, as a CNA, they really aren't practical; I've had my fair share of sprained ankles trying to make them work at my job. Now I just wear athletic shoes. Unfortun...

10. Oregon Community College NURSING CLASS OF 2015

    oregon_love replied to KristenFoster's topic in Oregon

    I'm wondering how everyone's summer is going? How are those clinical requirements going? I'm going to the July 16th BLS recert class from 12pm-3pm. Anyone else? I'm trying to prepare my life as much as I can to ease the craziness of nursing school...

11. Oregon Community College NURSING CLASS OF 2015

    oregon_love replied to KristenFoster's topic in Oregon

    Finally turned in my acceptance form and seat deposit!!! Part of me wants to review anatomy before fall.... but part of me wants to enjoy my summer j.c., I was going to be in the UO c/o 2011 before taking a year off and deciding on nursings (yeah, I...

12. Oregon Community College NURSING CLASS OF 2015

    oregon_love replied to KristenFoster's topic in Oregon

    Hi all! My name is Stephanie and I'm thrilled to be part of PCC's Nursing Class of 2015! I've got a little one as well, he just turned two last weekend. He's definitely my little angel. I work as CNA at a retirement community in Newberg, but will ...

13. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

    oregon_love replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

    I'm in :-) Biggest relief ever!

14. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

    oregon_love replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

    ITA simplesmile! Hopefully this will be like a crisis bonding experience before we are all really accepted :-) My whole family thinks I'm still accepted, I'm not saying anything until I really find out. I'd rather stress on my own and here than have...

15. Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

    oregon_love replied to apple74's topic in Oregon

    Right?!?!?! Still keeping my fingers crossed. I thought I could finally relax, and now I'm tenser than ever.