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Greetings fellow future nurses! I just mailed my application packets for Mt. Hood CC, Clackamas CC, and Portland CC today and excited to be done with them. I have my proctored essay for OHSU this Wednesday and am a little worried because I have NO idea what is going to be asked. I haven't been able to get any feedback on what is on any of the essays. I am also applying to Chemeketa but am probable wasting my time as I am missing 2 of the pre-recs required there that aren't required at the OCNE schools. Well, the worst they can say is no, right?

Anyway, the Oregon Nursing Programs sections has been a little dead lately so I was hoping to spark some dialogue. This is my first year applying and I'm already getting a little stressed. I kind of have a lot riding on getting in somewhere next fall. My fiance and I are kind of planning on it. I'm hoping that doesn't backfire! How's it going with everyone?

MissMichelle, thanks for the reply! I actually did not apply for this year because I'm finishing up anatomy. I plan on applying to Linfield, PCC, and OHSU for 2013. Maybe CCC but have not looked into their program much.

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There was a variety clothing choices at today's PCC essay, but several people were wearing jeans. Only one guy in a suit, and to be perfectly honest, seemed a bit out of place. We were checked in by an administrative assistant and our names were never made public. To identify us, the proctors would have had to look over each of our shoulders, write down our essay number, and then match it to the master list, etc. (Didn't happen!) If you are at all concerned (as I was), wear comfortable business casual (slacks, nice top, etc.).

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Just got back from the MHCC essay / interview. Drinking a glass of wine to calm the nerves. It was actually more laid back that I thought it would be. The MHCC people are very nice and seemed to be trying to sell us on the idea of going there. The clothes people wore kind of surprised me. People were not as dressed up as I thought they would be. I still wore a suit and felt good about it. Out of 10 of us, 3-4 of us wore business attire, 1 was in scrubs, 3-4 were in business casual, and a few were in everyday type nice clothes. If any of you are thinking about what to wear to an interview, just go all out business attire. You won't regret it. If you don't, you can bet that there will be people there (including the people interviewing you) wearing more formal clothes. Overall I was impressed with what they had to offer. I am slightly concerned that I would not get enough ICU clinicals however which is where I want to end up. They said you do have an opportunity to pursue the ICU in your senior practicum but not during the regular clinicals.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Med-Surg.

Congratulations Portland Medic! I had my essay / interview last week and was curious how many out of the 10 you interviewed with were actually working in a health care related field with direct patient experience? I was surprised there were only 3 of us (out of 9) that were working in the health care field with direct patient experience. There was someone else with their CNA certification but they were not working as a CNA. I think you mentioned (and by your usrnm) that you are already working in the field?

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Hi Sushi,

What day did you go to Mt Hood? I was there Thursday. And not everyone there had their CNA either. I wonder if we were there at the same time.

And I agree with the comments about PCC clothing...wear something comfy, but nice.

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Sushi- Most people there had some form of health care experience. I think there were 4-5 CNA's, 1 EMT, a couple MA's, and some people doing office type work in clinics. Yeah i've been a paramedic for 12 years, which is what drew me to nursing, having worked so close with them for so long.

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Yay! Got my Clackamas invite today!! Woo Hoo!

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I got my Clackamas invite too!

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So...my question now is...what is the "written" part? I thought it was only a group interview. Hmmm, wonder what we have to do for that? Does anyone know???

Either way, I'm so excited! Picked my date- May 18th!

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I just back from my PCC essay and found an invitation from CCC in my mailbox!!! Lilpoka, I'm sure the written portion is similar to other schools. Maybe 3-5 questions about goals, examples of communication skills, and why you chose that specific program. I am excited!

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That's great Miss! Congrats!

The letter says only 30 minutes for the written. Maybe it's just one or two questions...hmmm. I didn't know they has a written portion at all. I wonder if that's new. The advisors I have talked to over the last 6 months said it is a verbal group essay of about 3-4 people. No mention of a written part. I'll tell you...the writing just makes my stomach go into instant knots! Ugh!

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I scheduled mine for 10:30am on May 18th. :) Will I see anyone there?

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