lastchance56

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1. Nursing Essay 2012

   lastchance56 replied to stacey25's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Stacy: I feel badly that I didn't respond to your comment last Spring. With my 50 points on essay, I got full points: minus the 5 you get for being a previous applicant. I really worked hard to get A's and it wasn't easy! I ended up going with OHS...

2. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

   lastchance56 replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You know, at 22, I too thought I'd need to finish college and get a 'real job.' Back then, that meant more 9-5, with benefits and retirement and an enjoyable place to work. I think that type of job is mostly gone. I was laid off after 23 years, at 53...

3. Nursing school at age 50

   lastchance56 replied to maddy50's topic in General Students

   Well it's good to see I'm not alone in the boat! I am 55, will be entering the 3 year program at OHSU, Oregon. That means I'll graduate at 58. I too was apprehensive about the physicality and emotional strain of nursing. However, when you are laid of...

4. Chemeketa Nursing Program 2012

   lastchance56 replied to IHH-13's topic in Oregon

   For the alternates: I just sent an email releasing my spot for Fall 2012. I was accepted at OHSU and although it will require a move and costs more, I decided to do the 3 years at the same school. So one of you lucky alternates will be getting my spo...

5. Chemeketa Nursing Program 2012

   lastchance56 replied to IHH-13's topic in Oregon

   i have the full 360. i was accepted and just sent in my intent to enroll. but, i'm also accepted at ohsu and have already paid the $200 deposit. but, you just never know. i'll follow thru on necessary stuff for both schools in case one falls thru. wo...

6. What should I do about this Instructor?

   lastchance56 replied to dweinz's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Ok, this is beyond the pale. No instructor should be permitted to abuse, alienate, discourage or harass students. Students after all are PAYING the instructor to provide them with skills, knowledge and critical thinking skills for future careers. If ...

7. Staff at the nursing school I was accepted to are being discouraging and rude

   lastchance56 replied to SavannahE's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I too am mostly with the others. After being laid off from a 23 year office job, some counselors being doubtful I could re-enter a scientific field and keep up with the pace. On top of working full time. However one counselor said I could absolutely....

8. Chemeketa Nursing Program 2012

   lastchance56 replied to IHH-13's topic in Oregon

   I got in too. Received my offer via email with a ton of attachments of things needing to be done by time classes begin. What a stressful wait it was! i'm taking the CPR class they are offering in July to update my card. Did you all know about that? O...

9. Chemeketa Nursing Program 2012

   lastchance56 replied to IHH-13's topic in Oregon

   responding to query on points: I got the full 360-the other 5 being for alternates from the year before. Worked my rear off working full time and getting A's in all my pre reqs so happy to see that. Some of my classmates retook classes to up their po...

10. Chemeketa Nursing Program 2012

    lastchance56 replied to IHH-13's topic in Oregon

    I was surprised to get a 50. Reason: I'd worked so very hard on all the other essays for colleges. I'd already done an essay for OHSU twice. They all seemed to ask about the same thing: why do you want to be a nurse, why do you think you are qualifie...

11. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    lastchance56 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Ok soon-to-be nurses and others, we're not in grade school anymore but that doesn't mean people won't take potshots. What I see as the issue is: was he right? I was called 4-eyes in school due to glasses. They were right but it still hurt. Well, I'm ...

12. OHSU acceptances/alternates

    lastchance56 replied to buttercupp85's topic in Oregon

    oh and the lay off has turned out to be a big blessing in disguise. I finally am able to fulfill my childhood dream. I've done the CNA and loved it so know I'm on the right path. And the house foreclosure/Deed in Lieu cleared my debts. So I don't own...

13. OHSU acceptances/alternates

    lastchance56 replied to buttercupp85's topic in Oregon

    Applied to ABSN/OHSU main pdx campus and 3 year Klamath Falls, Westminister in Utah, Oklahoma City University in OKC [where i happen to be right now, checking out the school], Delaware and local Chemeketa. Didn't get into ABSN/Pdx due to too low gpa:...

14. Applicants to Portland area schools

    lastchance56 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    I wasn't aware CCC did interviews? I believe it's pretty much based on scores and essay. I have a feeling instructors are on or give input to the committee.

15. Applicants to Portland area schools

    lastchance56 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    That's so funny. I never even thought of dressing up! I wore jeans, nice shirt/jacket like I always do when I go out on the weekend to do errands. May not have scored me any points but was very comfortable in the room.