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    VA pay/ benefits or Pediatric Emergency Dept RN

    boywithacoin replied to Alexgreat1's topic in General Nursing

    Vastly different populations, I'd say each requiring that you really want to work with said populations. Do you have experience with either of them, or have a sense of which you would prefer? I never...
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    VA Portland OR Interview and onboarding

    boywithacoin replied to gingersnappers's topic in Government, Military

    Well, if you want to stay with psych, I know that our psych unit has really been in need of
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    VA Portland OR Interview and onboarding

    boywithacoin replied to gingersnappers's topic in Government, Military

    What position did you apply for? If it's med-surg, you'll usually interview with all the nurse managers from the med-surg floors. Basic interview questions (strengths and weaknesses, etc.), one or two...
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    Is the VA a good place to work?

    boywithacoin replied to Morainey's topic in Government, Military

    Where are you getting this information about pensions? VA employees (including RNs) get access to FERS, which a 3-tiered retirement plan that includes a pension ("basic benefit") if you stay long...
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    Guidance and insight moving from AZ to OR with young family

    boywithacoin replied to Ashjaclyn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Agreed with Klone. The COL in the Portland metro area will probably be a big jump from what you're used to in AZ. Eugene is nice, a fairly easy drive to the coast or to Portland, and can feel either...
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    Nurse preceptor - incentive pay?

    boywithacoin replied to katiern46's topic in General Nursing

    my facility is federal...we get no incentive pay for precepting students or orienting new nurses, and I work on a dedicated education unit, so we act as the clinical instructors for the students. I...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    boywithacoin replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    there are two staff bathrooms on my floor. one is in the middle of the hallway and folks hardly use it. the other is RIGHT next to the NM's office. that's the official unofficial poop bathroom. she's...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    boywithacoin replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I "like" comments that I generally agree with. I am a casual AN user, and not a frequent "liker" but I often find myself "liking" your comments, Klone, because I genuinely like what you say! Also, I...
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    OHSU ER job prospects

    boywithacoin replied to kelseylane89's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't know if the listing is still active, but there was recently some openings in the ED at the VA hospital, which is attached to OHSU and uses OHSU
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    Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    boywithacoin replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For what it's worth, when I requested info about the NP program at USC, I received an email back that they are not yet approved to admit Oregon residents. I assume, due in part, to the fact that...
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    Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    boywithacoin replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    I am relatively young and have chronic back issues also. My MRI was a mess of issues. I have done chiropractic, PT, steroid tapers (no injections yet), regular stretches, etc. I generally have a few...
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    Meds

    boywithacoin replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    Narcotics are controlled substances. Changing counts/dates in your pyxis or whatever med management system should not be happening for any med, but it matters more with controlled substances because...
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    RN Nclex Exam computer shut-off between 90-100 questions has anyone ever failed with that

    boywithacoin replied to BrandyRobinson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What? Dying is literally part of the life cycle, it is not a failure. OP, good luck with your next
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    2017 Nurse Salary

    boywithacoin replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Portland, Oregon Experience: 1.25 years as an RN. Specialty: Med-surg, nights Facility: Vet hosp Pay: $81,855 base/year (~$39.35/hr), +10% nights, +25% weekends. Cost of living index for...
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    San Jose CA

    boywithacoin replied to Slim71se's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school in SJ, but moved back home to Oregon after graduating, so I haven't worked there. However, I have school chums at pretty much every hospital in the area and in all sorts of...
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    VA Benefits

    boywithacoin replied to furryhat's topic in Government, Military

    FERS Information should give you all the info you need about the pension/retirement plans that the VA
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    Hospital position without residency?

    boywithacoin replied to Hhoward92's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes!!
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    Hospital position without residency?

    boywithacoin replied to Hhoward92's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know of new grads who have started at OHSU without any sort of residency, and the VA hires new grads. I work at the VA and really enjoy
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    what am I doing wrong?

    boywithacoin replied to Holy Guiacamole's topic in Government, Military

    You're probably going to have to be a little more specific about what you're doing before we can answer that. What's your background and what kind of positions are you applying for? Location? Have you...
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    Portland RN

    boywithacoin replied to Moenine9's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'd say of course a person can maintain a comfortable lifestyle on non-hospital nursing salaries, it all just depends on your expenses, ability to save/build investments, and/or incur debt. But we all...
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    Is it possible for a new grad to be hired at a VA?

    boywithacoin replied to OliverElio87's topic in Government, Military

    I was hired at the VA as a new grad RN, though I had been a VALOR student nurse extern at a VA in a different state, and had done my senior preceptorship at a different VA in an even different state....
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    Portland RN

    boywithacoin replied to Moenine9's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think PeaceHealth might start slightly lower than places in Portland, but not by too much from a cursory glance. Looks like they will hire ADNs (BSN preferred, of course) and new grads. And what...
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    Portland RN

    boywithacoin replied to Moenine9's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you'll be working in OR, you will need an Oregon license, yes. Unless of course you get a job at the VA, which is federal, so you can have any state RN license. You can always maintain both a WA...
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    Portland RN

    boywithacoin replied to Moenine9's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes, I would say that all the hospital systems I have looked into pay more for BSN than ADN; some don't even hire ADNs, like OHSU for example. Depending on where you want to live (suburbs vs city),...
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    Any info on Indian Health Service?

    boywithacoin replied to singmehome's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there, I've considered working for IHS in the past and was even offered a job as a new grad with no experience based solely on an over-the-phone "interview." I have to assume that Indian...