OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

ecable · Mar 21, 2013

That was what one of the essay prompts was about.

ecable · Mar 21, 2013

(for the BSN and MSN programs)

I don't know that it is specifically a requirement, but the prompt indicated that it might be.

ecable · Mar 22, 2013

...and experience with vulnerable populations. I would love to hear about what any of your experiences are related to this.

eando · Mar 22, 2013

I also don't have health care experience other than volunteering but for the essay prmpt I wrote about volunteering in the hospital as well as another volunteer experience that doesn't have to do with healthcare. I wasn't so sure about if it fit the vulnerable population theme but that's what I felt fit strongly with why I wanted to be a nurse so I went ahead and wrote about it anyways

mamakac · Mar 22, 2013

With those two prompts I discussed my work as an intern in the care coordination office of a clinic working with the elderly population and their families, as well as mental health patients- and my experience as the spouse of someone with mental health issues.

I also brought up my personal experiences as an older pediatric oncology patient as something that inspired me to find a career in health care, especially related to nursing since my nurses made a huge difference in the care I received.

Anyone else here back-- last time I e-mail admissions last week they said early April still........

StudentG · Mar 23, 2013

I spoke with a gal from admissions today. She stated that they should receive applicant files on April 8th allowing them to send letters out in mid April. I asked if they would tell an applicant over the phone if they've been accepted or denied and she replied, "under certain circumstance." She seemed slightly irritated with my questions so I didn't press the issue further.

Here's my situation:

I've been accepted to a program that starts April 8th, but OHSU is my first choice! I could potentially work longer at my current job if accepted.

eando · Mar 23, 2013

That's a bummer I was hoping we would find out earlier, I'm getting so antsy!

Hopefully we'll find out earlier so you can find out before your other school starts

mamakac · Mar 23, 2013

I would like to know for the HRSA scholarship-- which is due May 2nd, but you have to be accepted to a program in order to even apply- showing them proof and such. Ugh I am SO impatient.

mamakac · Mar 25, 2013

I got an e-mail this morning refering to the 3 year BSN at OHSU that my file wouldn't be moing onto the next round.

i wonder how likely it is that I'll be accepted to the ABSN program then..........

sugarmagnolia77 · Mar 25, 2013

jax67, I also received the email stating that my application would not be moving on to the next round. I am very disappointed of course. I have worked for OHSU doing medical research for almost 13 years. My undergrad GPA was not ideal (3.0), but it was in a very difficult major (human physiology). I also have a masters in business with a GPA of 3.91. All of my recent pre-requisites are 4.0's. I had to re-take about 6 classes. I felt that my essay was strong and it sucks that students are penalized for a GPA/degree earned 14 years ago.

dkmamato3 · Mar 25, 2013

mamakac ... they are just holding out on you with the good news! I do hope we hear soon :-)

mamakac · Mar 25, 2013

I hope that is the case :) I have had a heartbreakingly challenging month (finals, my mom passed away, and anxious over applications) so good news is more than welcomed!

When I spoke to admissions today to clarify which program the e-mail was for, they did say it would be after April 8, probably around the 15th before letters went out.