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1. Washington vs Oregon

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Just an update, I decided on Portland and made the move about 4 months ago. I got two job offers within a week, and love it here. The pay was equivalent to what I was making in Southern California,...

2. On Call policies

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   That is crazy, but I kind of get it for those type of jobs where someone needs emergent surgery. I work on a regular inpatient unit, and quite honestly they can get by for an hour (a more reasonable...

3. On Call policies

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Yes everyone has to take on call, if you live far away apparently you can tell them when they put you on call how long it will take you to get there and they will decide if that works for them. That...

4. On Call policies

   katrn09 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   So, I got a wonderful job in Portland that I love, except the on call policies give me anxiety and make me kind of angry. -If you are placed on call, you have to report to work within half an hour of...

5. patient load on your neuro floor

   katrn09 replied to KittyinNj's topic in Neurological

   I work on a Neuro-tele unit, specializing in stroke but really we take everything. The ratio is 1:4 as mandated by the state of California because of the telemetry monitoring. Occasionally we have to...

6. Resume critique, applied to over 100 jobs without a single call back

   katrn09 replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Are you still looking? I can give you a heads up on an opening at my hospital if you are in So

7. Washington vs Oregon

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   How do you have an Oregon ID if you live in Washington? Thanks for the information, it does seem like living in Vancouver you get the best of both

8. Washington vs Oregon

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Anyone have any opinions? I've been looking at Portland, but with Vancouver so close and with cheaper housing it's hard to decide which way to go. I want to get my nursing license before I start...

9. Washington vs Oregon

   katrn09 replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

   From the jobs I've looked at it seems like Oregon pays nurses more in general, almost comparable to here in

10. Washington vs Oregon

    katrn09 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am planning to move to the Pacific Northwest next year. I'm not a new grad and I have a solid resume with many years acute care experience, telemetry and neuro. My question is this: which is a...

11. RN salary and cost of living in Sacramento area

    katrn09 replied to mayrn82's topic in California Nursing

    Have you looked into the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area? We definitely have plenty of sun, one reason I'm looking to head your way in a couple years. It's hard to leave my hospital though, the pay is...