OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

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Hi! I live in Portland, OR and want to apply for OHSU's accelerated bachelor's program for nursing, but there isn't a lot of information out there on it. I've browsed their website, but it doesn't answer all the questions I have. I would love to know exactly what they judge you on in order to get in. I know your GPA and essays are extremely important, but do they care if you have had work history, or your CNA license or not? I don't have any experience, but have a 4.0 so far in my pre-reqs, and a 3.6 in my previous bachelor's degree (in a social work field). Anyway, I want to apply for the program to enter it in the summer of 2012, so I can finish up my pre-req's and what not. I am just wondering what else I need to do, because I really want in. Also, how much does it cost, and being accelerated, is it 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, or what? I have two kids I'm going to need to find childcare for while I'm in school, so I just want to know what I'm in for. anyway, if you can help me answer any of these questions, I would so greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

I am disappointed as well but I will keep applying until I get in :) Good luck to you Emma!

I am disappointed as well but I will keep applying until I get in :) Good luck to you Emma!

I too wish you the best of luck! Faith, optimism and perseverance will always prevail in pursuit of one's dreams! We will become great nurses!

yes, and frustrated like the rest of you. hang in there guys... there's always next year, albeit not as fast as we'd like things to happen. i also applied for linfield's normal bsn (didn't have pre-req's done in time for the absn), and waitlisted there as well... just playing the waiting game.

hello smallfry2,

i too wish you the best of luck! faith, optimism and perseverance will always prevail in pursuit of one's dreams!

we will become great nurses!

Hello,

I am at the point of pure desperation...As of today, May 29th: Is there someone, anyone who might have spoken to OHSU Admission Dept to inquire if they will be offering any new/addtional spaces to the current ABSN alternates still on the waitlist? Please help! Thank you

I know in my acceptance packet as an alternate, we have to reply whether or not we are accepting our spot with an enrollment deposit postmarked by June 4th. I would imagine only after they have received those letters and deposits will the admissions department know about how many additional spots may be open. I hope this helps!

I know in my acceptance packet as an alternate, we have to reply whether or not we are accepting our spot with an enrollment deposit postmarked by June 4th. I would imagine only after they have received those letters and deposits will the admissions department know about how many additional spots may be open. I hope this helps!

Thank you ever so much for the update! Best wishes

hello,

i am at the point of pure desperation...as of today, june 1, 2012: is there someone, anyone who might have spoken to ohsu admission dept to inquire if they will be offering any new/addtional spaces to the current absn alternates still on the waitlist? please help! thank you

Aprilshower.emma - I understand how frustrating and anxious you must be during this entire process when you are on the wait list, but if it is meant to be you will get a call. There is no point in posting every couple of days too see if anyone else has anymore information on what is going on. I would advise you to keep in touch with admissions for updates and check this forum because I'm sure people will post if they hear anything. Lots can happen between now and when the summer and fall cohorts start. Personally, once I got the wait list offer I did not have any expectations about admittance, I moved on with my life and began exploring other options. Then when I got the call I was so surprised and overjoyed. Keep your head up, if it's meant to happen it will.

Hello everyone, I am new to this informative website and have enjoyed reading the various comments blogs. As others on this website, I too was placed on the wait-list for OHSU Accelerated Nursing program. I would love to pick the brains of nursing candidates accepted into the program this year. Unfortunately, I believed that scored very low on the essay component of the admissions process. I would be appreciative of the opportunity to discuss ways of strengthening my essay before reapplying next year.

Thank you

Optimisticnurse- Just curious, how do you know you scored low on the essay portion? Do they tell you things like that if you call?

SmallFry,

I was just wondering that. Hmmm, worth a call, if that's true.

NW Nursing

Optimisticnurse- Just curious, how do you know you scored low on the essay portion? Do they tell you things like that if you call?

Hello smallfry2 and nwnursing,

Sorry for any confusion...Wrong choice of words. I have not received any form of feedback from OHSU. However, personally I feel that I my essay did not convey a strong emphasis on community involvement and/or how OHSU mission/philosophy of nursing aligns with my personal/professional experiences. I have always struggled with the art of being a talented or innovative writer. You?

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