Applicants to OCNE 2016-2018

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Hello everybody! Long time lurker and first time poster on this site. I was hoping to start a thread to see where everybody is at on their points and etc. Some info about myself I suppose: Applied at PCC, MHCC and CCC, I have experience as a CNA and completed all my pre-req's with 3.9 GPA. Feeling pretty good but not when its compared to 800 other applicants! Thought this would be a good way to see if emails were being sent in the next few weeks and waitlist info. Good luck everyone :D

I'm so jealous. I wish they would have those for all the schools... or even just the Portland (OHSU) campus. I figured those would be some questions. I just hope I don't get the "What are your weaknesses?" question. That one always makes me nervous. Haha.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, CEN, TCRN.
I'm so jealous. I wish they would have those for all the schools... or even just the Portland (OHSU) campus. I figured those would be some questions. I just hope I don't get the "What are your weaknesses?" question. That one always makes me nervous. Haha.

They did ask a variant of that question in the "what are the challenges you think you'll have with the program/profession"

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They did ask a variant of that question in the "what are the challenges you think you'll have with the program/profession"

Yeah, but that seems easier to answer somehow. That seems more specific to the program and not just a personality flaw. Haha. I know what my challenges in the program will probably be, but I have solutions. Whereas... I might try to change an aspect of myself, but that is much harder. Haha.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, CEN, TCRN.

Well, one of the things they said to do in the event you get that question is to be authentic. Plan for it and have an answer -- the worst answer they said was to respond "I don't think I have any weaknesses."

If you don't have to answer it, at least you were prepared.

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When you're thinking of practice essay questions, definitely practice writing a blurb about why [OHSU/PCC/CCC/UofP] is a good fit for you.

Just my two cents =)

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Seriously been checking every form of email for the past week. Just want to know yes or no! :nailbiting:

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Same. Even though I know nothing will be there... yet. Haha. Post when you do get something! Im going an interview prep at MHCC. Hoping it helps me relax a little... but probably not. Haha.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, CEN, TCRN.

I was listening in on other interviews and pretty much the most common answer to why people wanted to get into the nursing field I heard was, "well, my (insert family member here)was sick growing up, and I was really good at helping them. I really like helping people and want to work in pediatrics, I really like helping kids."

Best advice I have is to google "nursing school application interview questions," and get some solid answers formed so you don't respond with the same answer as hundreds of other applicants. If they ask why you want to be a nurse, provide examples of your characteristic traits you think would let you succeed in the field, and try to relate a personal story which got you interested in the profession.

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I figured that would be the most common answer. Everyone I have met in pre-reqs usually gives that answer. I found a bunch by googling and then from forums on here. I made a list and wrote down some answers and variations. Made my boyfriend sit and listen. Poor him. Haha.

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There's an interview prep? That sounds awesome, I was just going to have my friend act as one lol

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Yeah, you can sign up for them on the mhcc restricted entry program page! In going Wednesday at 10am

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Sweet, I think I may try it out also. Thanks for the heads up!

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