Hi, im an experienced RN looking to move to OR, ive been using the ONA and other union's website to help gauge on where i want to work, and rank them. I notice the Kaiser Union contract is out-dated, and whenever i look up i get a post from 4 months ago that they tentatively made an agreement. Did that fall through? The only pay-scale i see stops at 2024.

Is it worth it to take a job a kaiser for a haircut in pay, and wait out the new contract? Or are the current "pay scale" from the old contract nullified and i wouldn't be paid that?

Hey all!! I've been searching for an LPN to ADN program that won't make me retake pre requisite classes (all are over 5-7 years) and accept my classes from Sumner (a tech school). I went through OCCC's LPN to ADN admission process only to find out theres only 10 spots available (there were over 50 applicants) including the $200 application fee. I'm gutted but still holding out hope (we find out at the end of this month who got in).

I honestly don't understand the 99% of schools that won't accept trade/ tech school credits and have a 5-7 year pre requisite timeline. Why don't other community college follow in Oregon Coast Community College's footsteps and make becoming an RN attainable? Oregon has a huge amount of LPN's, many of which want to continue their education but have families, mortgages, and can't start from zero when we've gone to school and worked years in the field as nurses.

If anyone has any insight/ advice/ ideas for schools (other than Sumner who would charge 78k and take 2.5 years for its BSN or Chamberlain who just opened their 2 year LPN to ADN program for almost the same amount, only for an associate degree), I would be grateful.

I can't leave the state permanently though Im willing to drive (there are a bunch of these programs in the mid west) and I'm definitely not willing to retake a bunch of classes I've already done, whether its due to their "expiration date" or I took them at a tech school.

We all took the same NCLEX and are educated and proficient as mandated by the state. If there are that many LPN's in OR, why not remove these ridiculous barriers and make it easier for them to become RN's? The nursing shortage is real but community colleges seem to care more about making money than helping their communities.

Thank you!

Hello,

We recently received an email of our required textbooks. I am wondering how much of this I actually have to purchase via the website vs how many I can outsource/buy thrifted? Any previous insight would be helpful.

It looks like I have to purchase the DocuCare for Simulation since that is a software. But other required textbooks like:

Lehne's pharmacology,

Self-care for New and student nurses

Combined maternity and pediatrics

Lippincott skills for nursing

Taylor's fundamental

I should be able to not purchase directly through the site?

Any insight on what you actually had to purchase would be nice, thank you!

Im an oregon native and pursuing a degree in nursing later in life. The unions in the state have made some impressive agreements. This is attracting a lot of out of state nurses. With the current downturns and with the influx of experienced nurses moving into the state, is there a viable job market? I don't mind the idea of some time at a SNF to build skills but I really hope to be in a 3 12s ED role. Is this unrealistic in current markets. Im in my 50s so building up for decades is unrealistic.

Hello I’m relocating to Portland in the fall for school and have been having difficulty finding a job. Is your hospital / clinic hiring? My specialty is mental health, I have 5 years of experience, inpatient and residential with both children and adults. Open to night shift, preferably a part-time position. Any information or advice helps, thank you.

Hi! I am a student and I just got my clinical placement at St. V’s Neurovascular unit. I’m just wondering what to expect here, such as unit culture, tasks I may be doing, do’s and don’ts of this unit, etc. I’m super excited but also super nervous since this will be my first time in an acute setting. I appreciate any tips/advice!

Hello nurse friends!

I am looking for information or experiences from those who have or know about the OHSU Nurse Residency Program! The website really doesn’t have much info at all. I put down specialties I was interested in - oncology, orth, surgical - but looking for any info.

I’ve been offered the opportunity to do a virtual interview and am looking for what the application/interview process for OHSU looks like as well!

Thanks in advance!

Edit to add; my interview is on 9K

I graduated in December and been working as a camp nurse for about 4 months but here to end here in a month. I've tried applying for residencies at hospitals for a while with no real luck. Just trying to explore options. I've heard about Fresenius and their outpatient RN training and just curious on how it would be for a fairly new grad?

Anything helps thanks!

Folks who've applied to Lane Community College Registered Nurse (RN) program. I have a few questions...

I was wondering if anyone has already received an acceptance or denial yet? Also, for anyone who has gone through the process before, what was the timeline like after applying?

For current or former students in the RN program, how has your experience been overall? How are the classes, clinicals, instructors, workload, and support from the program?

Just trying to get a better idea of what to expect while waiting to hear back. Any insight would be really appreciated!

I had an interview on the 27th and still haven’t heard anything back yet and was told I would by this week. Considering emailing the recruiter, however I am worried about tempting fate lol. What is the usual timeline for hearing back about interviews? Or is it totally different with each job/manager?

Does prov NICU have a scrub uniform/color?

My class had this question today. Our instructor supported the ATI answer D. Do you? If so could you explain why? I’ve read elsewhere that you should refuse to accept the assignment.

A nurse arrives for their shift and is assigned more clients than they feel is safe. The charge nurse states there are no other options due to a shortage in nursing staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Request to float to another unit. B. Refuse the assignment and leave the unit. C.File an incident report with the risk manager. D. Submit a written complaint to the nursing supervisor.

Thank you lovelies.

Hey y’all, I have an upcoming interview for the Hillsboro Medical Center nurse residency and was wondering if anyone knows what their starting hourly is? I was surprised to find out that they don’t guarantee a full time position after training so a little concerned I won’t be making enough to afford to live. Thanks!

Has anyone interviewed with peace health ? or heard anything about the hospital/residency itself? I got an interview & don’t know what to expect!

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I’m a foreign-educated nurse from the Philippines applying for NCLEX in Oregon.

I recently got my evaluation and it says:

“Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing except no evidence of theory hours in psychology and sociology.”

I’m worried, has anyone had the same result? Were you still allowed to take the NCLEX, or did the Oregon State Board of Nursing require you to complete Psychology and Sociology courses first?

I’d really appreciate hearing your experience. Thank you!

I am a newer RN currently living in Texas and 6 months into my residency program in a cardiac PCU. My husband is going to grad school here and we are hoping to move back to Oregon where we both grew up once he graduates at the end of this year.

My question is when should I start looking into applying to RN jobs/fellowship programs? We are hoping to move there around January and I will be transferring to the ICU at my hospital in a few months. Ideally, I would like to find an ICU or stepdown job. I plan on having my Oregon RN license by the time I start applying. And I’m assuming I should wait till I reach my 1 year before applying to experienced nurse positions?

Thanks all! ☺️

I recently graduated with my BSN but unfortunately didn’t pass the NCLEX on my first attempt. I’m planning to retake it, but in the meantime I don’t want to just sit around doing nothing. I’m also kind of short on money right now, so I’m trying to find work.

I do have experience working as a CNA, so I’m comfortable with patient care and working in a hospital setting. I’m just wondering what jobs I can realistically apply for right now without an RN license. I’ve heard of roles like nurse extern but i don’t see any job opening

Also if anyone is in portland are and be willing to refer me for a CNA or similar role, I would really appreciate it 🙏

I’m feeling a bit discouraged but trying to stay productive and move forward. Any advice or help would mean a lot.

Thank you!

HB 2528

Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void, allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for late license renewal, limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring termination of current board members on January 1, 2027 and requiring the governor to appoint interim board members subject to senate confirmation and requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payment.

ref:https://www.kslegislature.gov/bills/hb2528/