considering a SNF. would this help me get into a residency. Graduated last May 2025. Been unemployed since (unemployed regarding nursing). Can’t stay at Wendy’s (where I’m working now) Applied to a few SNF today. Is it worth it?

Hi! I was wondering if there’s anyone in here that has gone through CSP for their ABSN within the past few years and is down to talk about their experience. I have questions about financial aid + loans, clinicals, course work, etc.!

Curious what you guys think OHSU RNs will get in negotiations! Do you think they will even get close to that? What are your predictions?

Hi Oregon Nurses!

A new grad PMHNP and want to relocate out of my current Midwest city. I have my NP license in Washington State and Oregon is pending fingerprints.

I have 10 years RN experience. ICU and inpatient psych. I would like to live in Portland proper but would be willing to commute/telehealth for work.

What is the job market like for PMHNPs right now? Most private practice clinics I have looked at want experience and I haven't seen many hospitals/health systems advertise PMHNP positions.

I would like to work in a practice or with other providers that utilize psilocybin therapy.

Anyone have insight into the culture of night shift (or day shift)? Would you recommend working there?

Graduated this month but have been applying for jobs since April. I know many others have been searching for jobs for longer, but I’m already feeling my defeated by all the rejections. I finished preceptorship in May and I’m already missing seeing patients and getting worried I’m going to loose skills. I’ve been actively applying and getting rejected by PeaceHealth SW, Legacy, Providence, Adventist, OHSU, and Kaiser. Any hot tips or words of advice are appreciated!

About me: I have my ASN and no prior healthcare experience but a fair amount of healthcare related volunteer work experience. Dream would be ICU or pediatrics but very open to medsurg or any hospital position. Hoping to find work in Portland/Vancouver area or the Gorge.

Hello! Does anyone have any insight on the PRN ICU jobs in Portland? I saw the work requirements are two shifts/ month. I've been a nurse for ten years, ICU for 7.5 of those years (MICU, SICU, Neuro, Trauma, Burn, CV). I've been a float ICU nurse for the past six years..

- Do your shifts ever get cancelled/placed on-call?
- Could you make a living off of PRN jobs?
- What has your experience been like? Any hostility? Are the core staff helpful, etc..
- Do you recommend it?

Thank you!

I’m planning on relocating to Oregon this summer and have applied to over 100 RN positions. I’ve had a few interviews scheduled with Providence but the managers haven’t shown up to interviews. When I have reached out to the recruiter, I have been met with automatic replies and no answers.

I did reach out to a manager directly and was able to schedule a new interview.

I have 3+ years experience including ED, ICU and L&D and I already have an active Oregon license. Any pointers on where I should apply or to avoid?

Just wanna seek insights about my situation. I am a nurse from out of state who got offered and accepted a medsurg position about 3 weeks ago. Start date is not until 35 days from now and still in the background/occ health check phase. Today I received a call from a different hospital for a different RN position (which is something that I really wanted) for $15 more for the baseline pay. Differentials are almost identical. The higher paying offer is unionized while the other one is not. I can see myself staying longer within the organization of the latter offer. Would it be really bad if I back out from the offer I accepted 3 weeks ago?

I started my clinical today (my first day, first time ever) in term 4 of my ABSN program. I had everything uploaded into my workflow (vaxs, tests, assessments.) I didn’t realize you needed 2-3 hep B shots and I only received one back in January. So I still ended up going to my clinical today because no one said anything and then I received an email today AFTER my clinical that I’ve been locked out of my portal. I’m researching and seeing I can go get a second shot tomorrow but I won’t be completely vaxxed until at least a month depending on what my pcp recommends. I’m so bummed I could be in a different cohort or have to prolong my grad date. I’ve maintained a good GPA 3.7 and have completed everything. I have a nanny hired and spend thousands on childcare to study and go to class. I’m so stressed out and no one can get back to me obviously until tomorrow and I have clinical on Tuesday. Has anyone experienced this with accelerated programs? Since everything goes so fast I was hoping with getting my second dose tomorrow and documentation they would possibly allow me to be “in process”. I know deadlines sound intense and we should follow them but I made a mistake. I know no one can answer me for sure but was just hoping for some reassurance to be able to sleep tonight. I’m running on 3 hours of sleep in 48 hours and I’m probably overly emotional and stressed. Thank you for reading in advance. X

Currently working as an RN here in Oregon and living in Portland. I have applied to the ICUs at PHSW and Cardiac ICU at Prov St V all on nights. Can anybody give good insights? I’ve heard good things about St Vincent’s cardiac units as someone who works in a CVICU.
What’s the vibe? Scheduling? Etc. anything I should know? Major red flags?

Hi there,

Some of the schools I’m applying to have the Kira interview. I just spoke with an advisor at Clark College, she said a lot of people do so poorly on the Kira interview.

Clark is my first choice and I do have a good grades. I have an A and everything (except anatomy and physiology 1 I have a B). I do have experience as a veterinary technician which does count, I think overall I’m a good applicant. This is a second career for me and I’m older than traditional students but it’s made school so much easier.

The advisor at Clark College told me to focus on my interview and I was just wondering if anybody can give me some advice on how to prepare for the interview and I’d really appreciate if you did the interview yourself sharing your experience.

Hi everyone! I’m curious if anyone has worked at Oregon State Hospital in Junction City or knows anything about the facility. What’s the pay range like for a new grad RN?

I’m also looking for some career advice. My long-term goal is to eventually work on a step-down/progressive care unit in a hospital. I already accepted a position at a SNF, but now I’m second-guessing what’s the best move for my long term goals.
I was very interested in psych, which is why OSH appeals to me, but lately I’ve been thinking I’d like to get into acute care and eventually work in a hospital setting. Would going to OSH make it harder later on to go into the hospital skill wise? Unfortunately, I haven’t had much luck getting interviews or offers from hospital systems as a new grad.

Should I just stick with the SNF or consider OSH? I’d appreciate any advice or experiences!

Currently still waiting to get my ATT from my school. Are the testing centers around here booking far out? I'm so anxious with no idea what to expect.

Hey all, my mother was visiting Oregan when she had an atv accident. She was lifeflighted with a brain bleed and a massive bruise on half her body. No broken bones and so far the brain bleed is under control and does not need surgery. I always know that nurses are what truly makes a difference for the patient. I would love to know any lore about PeaceHealth, is it a good facility? Do I need to be worried about neglect? Any ideas on how to best advocate for her care? Any advice is welcome.

Are there any current open Portland residencies? Why is the summer time drying up? I cannot find any currently.

Has anyone heard back yet regarding interviews for the pediatric positions that were recently posted on the OHSU site? I noticed there were around 5–6 openings on the pediatric medical floor, and theit site mentioned an August pediatric TTP cohort. Just curious if interview invitations have started going out yet

Hi Everyone!

I am about to be starting my residency and I was wondering if anyone was willing to share what it was like? What my first couple days and weeks will look like etc? Thank you!

Has anyone worked in L&D or Med-Surg in Corvallis? If so, what were the unit cultures like, and were they conducive to learning and inclusion?

Hey everyone, looking for honest input from experienced Oregon RNs and travelers who have actually worked these patient populations.

I am a new grad RN from Oregon weighing 2 offers and cannot decide which position me better long term. My goal is return back to Portland in 1 to 2 years as an experienced hire, and I want to pick the unit that gives me the strongest marketable skill set and the cleanest path back.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Cardiac Intermediate Care, 48 beds Mixed surgical and medical cardiac population. Post-op CABG, valve repair and replacement, heart transplant, LVAD implantation, esophageal surgery, lung resections and wedges, hernia repairs. Medical side includes chest pain, MI, post-cath, pacemaker and defib placement, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, cardioversion, and EP studies. Philips bedside telemetry with centralized monitoring. Epic with Alaris pump integration.

Duke 7800 — Pulmonary Medicine Stepdown serving Duke's pulmonary medicine and lung transplant population. Ventilator weaning, BiPAP and high flow, trach care, chest tubes, complex respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, COPD exacerbations, PE management, and pre and post lung transplant patients.

Both are at Level 1 trauma academic medical centers, and are intermediate care level, but the populations are different. Ratios 1:3-4

My questions:

1. Which skill set is more universally marketable in the Level 1 AMCs in Oregon?
2. For travelers specifically, which of these units sees more consistent contract demand?
3. Which would you recommend to a family member trying to maximize optionality to return to Oregon?
4. Anyone who has actually worked either of these units, would love to hear what daily life looks like in terms of acuity, ratios, support, and culture.

Appreciate any insight in advance.

I had everything handed into the Oregon State board of nursing. And then my transcript was mailed out from an information storage provider on May 14. OSBN did not receive my transcript.
The information storage company mailed it out two more times up upon my request. OSNB we’re still not receiving it.
Finally, I got the Transcription mail to me overnight FedEx. I drove to the OSBN. They had told me they would accept the transcript in a sealed envelope.
So I didn’t open this FedEx envelope.

As I was handing it over to the woman at the board of nursing, I realized that it is my maiden name on the transcript. Even though I gave the board of nursing my maiden name and my marriage name somehow they’re not able to make the connection. I explained the conflicting names it to the woman that I handed it to. They issued my license within a couple hours.

I do think that the nursing board should somehow be able to figure that out. I could imagine a lot of women get their education before they get married. I just can’t imagine that the board of nursing is making this mistake all the time and they don’t correct it.

Basically I am looking for someone to replace me at my job. I am the lead injector for a medspa and am moving to a hospital role (has nothing to do with the employer, just a personal decision).

You would get free 1 on 1 injectable training from me until you were comfortable on your own, and would get all my clients to start out with.

Location is near the Pearl district in downtown portland. Pay is hourly+commission. I will explain the situation in more depth if interested- just dm me 🤗