M.Grasshopper

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1. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   Hey I think this is fair but I will add that ALL my prerequisite science courses at Sylvania were incredible - better than most of my previous university experiences. Students in the science classes were very serious and teaching caliber was very hi...

2. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   To toss a little gas on the fire here but it is pretty ugly:eek: and this thread could use a little humor along with all the support and really useful info people are sharing. Hang in there everyone!!!

3. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   I'm still 98% sure I will end up at OHSU but before I had that option I was really hoping that CCC would come through it did and it is still something I'm considering- but more to your question, I think MHCC has a fine program and I don't think I ha...

4. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   I'm so glad you made this post - I'm in a very similar situation. Accepted to the same schools decided on OHSU but the money issue is now very real and I am now vacillating a bit between OHSU and CCC (will decline PCC and MHCC). In addition to the m...

5. OHSU -- Accepted!

   M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon

   Yep will start the process this weekend - My friends actually call me "grasshopper". Will see if you can figure it out. Looking forward to meeting you all as well. Have a great summer!

6. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   Not to worry - I'll be happy to do that for you.

7. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   I did my prerequisites at PCC and will finish my CNA a Clackamas (CCC) tomorrow morning. So here are my 2 cents. First the facilities at CCC are the best in town beautiful new building and labs. Two of my CNA instructors teach in the RN program an...

8. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

   M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

   SWEEEEEET! Congrats!

9. OHSU -- Accepted!

   M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon

   if you are really undecided - that is a great "dilemma" to have. grab your favorite beverage and start pondering the oh so wonderful options. nice work!!!!!

10. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

    I have started to reply to this question a couple of times and find it really hard to layout my personal stats - so I'll try to answer by giving my strategy and a little background - I hope it helps. First, the obvious, you have to have really stron...

11. OHSU -- Accepted!

    M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon

    I heard this as well via the grapevine. Last year they had 32 BSN spots (8 per clinical instructor) at the PORTLAND campus. Apparently because of state funding budget cuts they lost one clinical instructor and thus the 24 number (again only at the ...

12. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

    Couldn't agree more. Particularly the grateful part.

13. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

    Mugged the postman, jumped up and down with big envelope and wife, couldn't sleep, and can't stop smiling - OHSU it is! Still not sure how and why but I'm running with it. I have always believed that those who win a nursing golden ticket deserve ...

14. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

    Hang in there. Monday could very well bring good news.

15. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon

    Congrats to all!!!!!! - I will now be stalking my postman