Applicants to Portland area Nursing Programs for 2015

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Hi everyone! I am so excited that application season for 2015 is finally here. I am new to this board, but read several threads last year and learned a lot in preparation for my own applications. It would be great to hear from others who are in the same boat this year. :)

I have a BA in History, but have completed most of my pre-req's at PCC. My cumulative GPA is only 3.46, but my pre-req's will be a 4.0 (provided this Fall term continues to go well...) My top choice is UP, partly because I work for Providence and would love to continue to work for them as a nurse one day. I would also LOVE to go to OHSU of course! I am also applying to Linfield, PCC and possibly CCC. I am curious to hear which programs people are applying for. Such an exciting time to be moving towards our career goals!

Specializes in NICU.

Where did you take history of the new/old testament?? I've struggled finding one.

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I took it at Multnomah university years back. I think I remember someone saying that PSU offers a class that works for that requirement? Not sure. I am really looking forward to next January! Can you believe it's 10 months from now? I have an interview for Providence Scholars on March 28th - anyone else attending those interviews?

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Specializes in ED, Medicine, Case Management.
Where did you take history of the new/old testament?? I've struggled finding one.

Congrats on your acceptance! Financial aid will follow much later, and provided you applied early enough, UP will generally give a generous financial aid package. Additionally, your best bet for a New/Old Testament class is at Mount Hood CC. Also, our requirements for last year were, if you take a 4 credit world religions class, you only needed 1 new or old testament class. However, if your world religions was 3, you needed to take both. It is my recommendation that you check in with them to ensure that is still the requirement, and if so, take your world religions requirement at PCC as MHCC was 3 only credits. Good luck!

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Specializes in NICU.

It looks like I can take both courses at Mt. Hood CC. I received my financial aid packet yesterday :) Good luck on the Prov Scholars! I also found out I was admitted to Walla Walla's Portland program. Anyone else attending there? It makes me debate committing to UP

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Hello all!

I've been taking all my pre-reqs at PCC Rock Creek and Sylvania campus. I applied for upcoming fall term at PCC, CCC, Mt Hood, and OHSU. I just received an email from OHSU on 3/17 inviting me to interview for their school of nursing BSN program class of 2018. Of course I'm nervous, nauseous, and all around freaked out! My interview is 4/9. Is there anyone else who will attending? I'm in group 2A. I'm anxiously awaiting news back from the other community colleges as well - from this thread I've gathered they usually send out responses in April? Is there anyone out there who can give some insight into the interview and proctored essay process with OSHU? Good luck to all!

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Hey PCC applicants, time to check your PCC Email! :) Just got an email about the proctered essay on April 9th.

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I also just got my email. My slot is on 4/14. So excited and nervous! Does anyone have any tips on preparing to the proctered essay?

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Isn't April 9th the day you need to RSVP by? I have my proctored essay on 4/14 at 9am! :D Super excited!

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Isn't April 9th the day you need to RSVP by? I have my proctored essay on 4/14 at 9am! :D Super excited!

That's the slot I've RSVPed for as well! :D One of my other friends was thinking they told you the essay prompts before hand but I don't think that's the case. At least I didn't receive anything in my email.

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I didn't receive anything in my email either! Good luck to ya! Maybe we'll see each other ahaha. (I should update my prof pic)

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Hi all! I interviewed with OHSU's AccBacc program and just found out I did not get in, but am on the alternate list. I also got an invite for the proctored essay from PCC... my appointment is April 16 at 1pm. CCC sent out point verification emails yesterday and will send out interview invitations the week after next. MHCC will send out interview invites in mid-April. Good luck to everyone!! @Margaret Baker - give yourself plenty of time to get to your interview on time (plan for parking, walking in, check in, etc.) - that will help with the anxiety! Also, find some practice prompts online. There are other threads on allnurses.com regarding the proctored essay interview portion. Good luck!

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You are right, haha. Great reading comprehension on my part. :)

Isn't April 9th the day you need to RSVP by? I have my proctored essay on 4/14 at 9am! :D Super excited!
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