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!!!!

Emmyers,

Congrats on your progress so far! It's great to see updates of those who once stood in the position that we are now. And since the competition of the Nursing program is seemingly on the rise, it's nice to be reassured. In regards to your interview, did you have any prior medical experience to reflect on, or was it mostly general life?

-Christy

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Kelly,

I am basically on Federal student loans to pay for (most of) school. Many of the scholarships had deadlines prior to the notification that I got in the program, I also have a prior degree, so that limits me somewhat on some of the aide. I do think I will have more in place for next year. One of these days I'll win the lottery - I'm sure.... (j/k). :)

-Chris

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

Christy,

Thank you, and now, I did not really have medical experience, I did have a lot of volunteer experience though. I spent a few months in Baton Rouge and New Orleans helping with Katrina recovery, and worked directly with victims; and I was a house-mom for women in recovery from addiction and abuse. I also had a couple other small volunteer opportunities.

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I'm currently at Clackamas, and would be happy to answer any questions about the program that people may have. I'm in my first year, and I really like the program.

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nwnursing,

I've read that many programs in the area have clinical placements mostly in the long-term care setting. How's your experience at Clackamas been so far?

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The clinical for first term (Fall) is mostly lab based, health promotion (health fair) and immunization clinics. This term (Winter) we spent two weeks in a skilled nursing facility, but the other eight weeks has been on a med/surg unit at the local hospitals. We will spend the last four terms in a hospital setting.

That said, there is a lot to learn about management of chronic issues in a long-term care setting.

NW Nursing

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I go a email inviting me to OHSU BSN program at WOU. I am so excited. Anyone know anything about the interview process? Number of people interviewed as a whole, is it a one on one interview or a group interview?

Thanks!

And good luck!

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Hello everyone! I am excited to see there is a board for the 2013 applicants. I look forward to hearing how it goes for everyone. Some stats about me: I applied to CCC and PCC, as I am interested in going the OCNE route but don't want to spend 3 years at OHSU (too expensive!) I have a prior bachelors degree but am not a good enough candidate for the accelerated BSN (my undergrad grade point is only about a 3.5). I have a 4.0 in my prerequisites, am finished with all of them and have volunteer experience. Good luck to everyone!

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I got an email from CCC dated last Friday (3/22/13) confirming my points (57.8/66) which is exactly what I pre-calculated. April 8th is when point evaluations will be final! It's nice getting confirmation as I have been checking the mail like crazy each day!

Excited to see what happens :)

Now just waiting to hear from PCC!

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I too got my points confirmation email from CCC last week. I have a relatively low point total (51/66) since I didn't take any of my prerequisites there and wasn't eligible for other discretionary points. But I have heard great things about the program and thought I'd try anyway! :) Good luck! I can't wait to hear from PCC (that is where I have the best chance I think)!

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Hey everybody,

Just wanted to let you know, I got a rejection letter from PCC in the mail today (I live in Portland). Good luck to the rest of you! Did anyone else apply to OHSU Ashland?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Women's Health, Primary Care.

I, too, recieved a letter from PCC stating that I was not invited to the essay portion of the application process.

I also heard back from OHSU regarding the 3 year program this week in e-mail- you can see it on the other posting in this forum.

Holding out hope for the ABSN program at OHSU-- no e-mail about it yet, and others have heard back rejection about it.

Good luck to everyone-- sadly enough, it looks like I will be repeating this process next year

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