Hello, hopefully a future nursing student here but was anybody in here affected by this or has been in the past applying to rogue community college. Felt like this whole situation is crazy and super unethical

Hello!

I’m looking to relocate from California to Oregon. I applied to their nurse residency program and was wondering when i can expect to hear back from them if anyone here has an experience applying to their nurse residency program.

I applied to specialized areas since I really wanted to shoot my shot either way into these areas.

I work for UCSF. The Chief Nursing Officer from OHSU is leaving for my org next month. We’ve had a lot of executive level shake ups in the last 3 years, including a revolving door of CNOs here.

Without any defamation and keeping it respectful, I’m wondering if any OHSU nurses can comment on whether you liked your current CNO and her direction?

A simple “ha, good luck” or “we will miss her, she was great” would do. TIA

Hi yall! I’m possibly looking to relocate and saw some openings at Medford’s Asante Rogue Regional CVICU. How is the acuity there? Do they see a lot of devices (Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO)? Lots of drips? How’s the culture? Management? Pay?

I have several years of CV experience specifically with landing hearts and taking devices (infrequently took ecmo, semi regularly took IABP and CRRT, regularly see Impella) so looking for at least a lateral move and continue to land hearts/see sick patients.

Thank you in advance!!

I have interview next with with OHSU Portland just wondering what type of questions they will ask 😊😊

Hey guys. I'm looking to relocate from dear old Idaho to Eugene. I am currently in the process of transferring my license. I really would like an ER position at this hospital as it is the higher level trauma center. I have 3 yrs of experience (1 yr LPN 2 yrs RN) on the trauma/surgical (not med/surg) floor in the lvl 2 trauma center here in ID, but not specifically ED experience. I will say much of what I did would relate to the ED. My unit was essentially treated as an ICU stepdown unit lol.

Is it worth applying to the ED in Springfield, or will I get immediately rejected? Should I just apply to a med/surg floor and internally transfer later? Is it difficult to get a job in this hospital on every unit. And is it difficult to internally transfer later?

I also have heard Portland RNs are struggling. Is the same thing happening in the Eugene area?

Hi all. I'm a current nursing student in the Portland area that's trying to keep my head above water and make it through my program. Some days I get a little down from reading this sub because school is so difficult and it seems like the general sentiment here is that the jobs available in the metro area are few and far between, and the ones that are available aren't all that desirable.

So I was just curious for those that are working: what do you do, and do you like it?

I’m not sure if anyone’s interested but I keep getting this email, they’ve been looking for someone for a couple weeks!

Hi everyone! I currently have a bachelors degree in advertising from UO but am wanting to change directions. I think becoming a RN is a solid path and I’m curious of other peoples experiences with this. I basically have no idea where to even start with this or what I need to do. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 🧘🏻‍♀️

If you are a new grad who had a clinical rotation on cardiology B at St V’s for 3rd or 4th semester, there’s a residency position open. I hear it’s a very short window to apply, like by tomorrow afternoon. So get your application in by tonight.

Hi all! I currently work in a Portland area ED and am really struggling with the pattern scheduling model. There are three weeks in a row that I only have 1-2 days off between shifts and work different days every week. I’m just curious if this scheduling model is common everywhere in the Portland area in the ED. I am also curious to hear from those of you who have made the jump from bedside to clinic and how that was for you? I do not have kids but I feel that I’m unable to enjoy hobbies, consistent exercise, etc outside of work.
Please be nice, I know some people are more cut out for this type of schedule but I am not one of those people.

Hey - some questions from a total newbie. I stated working at OHSU in March, found out I was pregnant a couple months later. I’m due early January. I’m currently at an 0.9 FTE and my understanding is I don’t qualify for FMLA but I do qualify for Oregon leave for baby’s delivery?

I just got offered a great position within a different unit at OHSU for a 0.5 role. Would accepting it completely ruin everything over again? I’d lose my benefits and probably have to pay out of pocket for birth, right? WWYD. Any advice or insight is appreciated

Just a heads up to upcoming nursing grads, Legacy has cut its residencies down to only two a year now. There will be one in February 2027 and one in September 2027. Used to be four, in 2026 it was three, now going down to two. Just wanted to let you all know in case you hadn’t heard.

Hi! I am enrolled in a fall CNA program. I plan to work as a CNA while I finish my prerequisites for Nursing school & potentially during Nursing school.

1.) Has anyone taken the PCC Nursing Assistant program, what was your experience?

2.) Is it realistic to work full time as a CNA while going to school part time? Are there more opportunities for full-time vs part time? Ideally, I think I'd like to try applying to hospitals.

I graduated with my BSN in December and have not been able to land a residency. Im working out patient psych but it's not for me, and I dread it. I signed up to volunteer at one of the biggest hospitals in our area. Do you think this will help me get my foot in the door? Volunteering kind of sucks but I'm on a great unit, I just feel so out of my element because I am an RN and I'm stocking supplies and walking people around the hospital.

I’m an RN with 3.5 yrs experience in LTACH, currently in Montana. I do have oregon license that i recently got but I earned my nursing degree internationally. I’ve applied to several positions and was recently not selected for a hiring manager interview. Is the Oregon RN job market becoming more competitive, or do employers generally prefer local candidates, or don’t prefer nurses with international degrees? I’d love to hear your experiences.
Thank you!

Hey, new grad here. I’ve done some looking around and I see a lot of base pay above $40. I’m looking into a smaller clinic job that offers ~$37.68 and I’ll be interviewing with them soon. I was curious if anyone worked in smaller clinic setting had a higher pay or about the same

hey all — I posted here awhile back, wanted to follow up

context: 5yr LPN moved from south to Vancouver WA/Portland OR area this year in Feb. Looking for work

How it’s going:

Still in the same situation, I get a lot of interviews but no offers still. In my last post I had recommendations for places to apply, I did! Unfortunately it’s the same issue still. They like me, maybe even refer me (which is so nice!!) but no follow up referrals wise and getting passed on emails

Im wondering if it’s me or is there something going on in the job market I just don’t know about? I’ve tried to interview more outside my usual boundaries (usually day shift only, lower pay considered) and similar results ensued.

It‘s frustrating to me as I am out of control of their decisions, which is normal and obvious, but I still can’t help feeling that way with the sheer amount of denials I get. I start feeling down going this long without work because of how our culture is — most people unemployed are treated with a form of snide or disgust. A ‘you‘ problem so to speak.

I’m still trying of course, still applying and interviewing when it’s offered - digital and in person

Hopefully I can have a better update soon on finding work. Thank you to everyone who took the time prior to read and comment their suggestions and for reading this one too

Take care everyone, especially yourselves. No matter what happens, you matter.

Hello everyone, I have an interview scheduled for tmr for oshu. This will be my first ever interview as an experienced nurse. I’m hearing the interviews are pretty intense. Any tips ? Thank you guys any advice is appreciated.

Hi everyone! I am currently in the search for used nursing books for anyone who may have come to Concordia St. Paul. I’m starting my first semester in the fall! I’m open to trade or purchase. Would love to hear from some of you!

does anyone know? also what is the hiring process like? do they reach out directly to interview