Applicants to Portland area schools 2013

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Hello everyone! I was an avid reader of last years articles on applying to schools here, and it really helped me get an idea of how many points I would need. I thought I'd return the favor. So far I've only applied at PCC with 54.5 points (I think). For some reason, I'm not getting any discretionary points at Chemeketa and very few at Mt. Hood, so I might just forgo them this year. Is it just me or are schools going to a model where you can only really have a chance if you take the prereqs there? Anyways, good luck everyone!!!!

I see a lot of people saying "if your going to go to OHSU your degree will be the same no matter what". I just want everyone to think about there schools carefully because not everyone gets accept into the OHSU bridge program, you still have to apply and be selected so you want to make yourself the best candidate.

Kvedaa: this is a quote directly from OHSU CC OCNE transfer webpage.

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[h=2]Pathways into the B.S. Degree at OHSU for OCNE transition students[/h] Students currently attending a nursing program affiliated with the Oregon Consortium of Nursing Education (OCNE) are eligible to transition directly to OHSU to complete the bachelor degree in nursing. Pathways are available depending on the course delivery options (on campus or online) or by full time or part time status. Two transition pathways are available. Please see each option below to see which pathway will be right for you."

I have always understood this to mean that it is non-competitive (meaning being part of OCNE allows for transition to OHSU without an additional competitive application). This is the advantage of going to an OCNE school. I will be sure to clarify this at orientation.

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Poppyanddelia, I, too, am confused about the admissions to OHSU's transition program. It's a bit discouraging to know that you still have to compete for it. But automatic admission would make sense since it is a part of the OCNE agreement. I hope you let us know what you find out. And I will too!

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Poppyanddelia I, too, am confused about the admissions to OHSU's transition program. It's a bit discouraging to know that you still have to compete for it. But automatic admission would make sense since it is a part of the OCNE agreement. I hope you let us know what you find out. And I will too![/quote']

Contact admissions at OHSU. How they explained it to me is that it is not competitive like applying to a ocne program it is transitional. If you want to actually be in campus you apply to join the Ashland campus and there are 32 spots, or you can do the online bridge program which has many more spots but they aren't infinite. There are minimum requirements and you have to be licensed as a RN which is why I suggested you find out the rates of students who passed there NCLEX right away because if you weren't to pass right away you would have to wait a year to get into the bridge program, this had happened to more than one person I know. You will get in to the bridge program eventually. It's not a point system and by earning you ADN and becoming licensed you've proved yourself, but you want an ADN program that is going to set you up to complete those requirements in a timely manner and help you be successful in the program especially if you choose the online format like most people I know have, you need a very solid foundation.

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Long story short dont be concerned about meeting the requirements, take into consideration the time frame you want to complete it in and how successful you want to be. I'm just speaking freely about what I have seen a handful of students experience and the advice they've shared with me.

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Ah...I see what you are saying Kvedaa. I thought you were suggesting that even if you get finished with the ADN with good grades and pass the NCLEX, that you would still need to go through a competitive selection process rather than transition to the BSN program. I think I misunderstood what you were saying originally.

I wish us all a smooth education and a first time pass of the NCLEX!

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I think it's really smart we are weighing our school options carefully! They all have strengths and weaknesses, and each of us will have our own "right" school. I chose PCC and never even considered other schools based on the quality of the instructors I've had there so far. Amazing faculty! But I'm sure the other schools do too ;)

Don't forget there are other RN to BSN options out there. Western Govenors has a great one, linfield, university of Phoenix, etc.

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In case anyone is interested.... I found this PDF with NCLEX pass rates for all Oregon Nursing programs. I've included the link below:

http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/passrates.pdf

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Why do you think that PCC only had 37 people take the NCLEX last year?

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OK I was wondering that same thing..... Kind of made me wonder what happened (were there only 37 people who qualified? or did only 37 people end up making it through both years?)

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Hey PCC class of 2015- I cant seem to find my paper for the life of me stating the time, location, and date of orientation---- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP :) I believe its on the 19th of june but the other information Im at a loss for. :)

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Why do you think that PCC only had 37 people take the NCLEX last year?

I was wondering that, too...

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Hey PCC class of 2015- I cant seem to find my paper for the life of me stating the time location, and date of orientation---- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP :) I believe its on the 19th of june but the other information Im at a loss for. :)[/quote']

June 19th 8:30am to noon at the Sylvania Gym

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