I know that it's early, but I really wanted to get a jump on this. I have read the past two years' threads from start to finish and have seen the amazing support given by everyone involved. Considering how competitive it is for nursing school admission, it is extremely informative and heart-warming. I will be applying to all the schools in the Portland/Salem area to which I will qualify. This next year is going to be rough, but ever since I started on this journey I have loved every moment.
A little about me:
I am 33, married, no kids.
I live in Salem and have taken the bulk of my prerequisites at Chemeketa.
I have been working as a Dental Assistant for 2 years and feel that it is supremely unfair that many of the OCNE schools do not count dental assisting towards their "direct patient care" discretionary points. (I went to school for a year to become a dental assistant. I have dealt with medical emergencies, bodily fluids and have had my fingers in mouths on a daily basis! I'm grumbling, I know.)
I have a 4.0 GPA (so far) for all of the OCNE prerequisites (My single B in one of three Chemistry classes will haunt me when I apply to Linfield)
I am still one term away from finishing my prerequisites for the majority of the schools to which I plan on applying
I don't really think that I will be lucky enough to be accepted to any of the Portland-area community colleges due to my lack of necessary discretionary points (if any of you CURRENT students have found otherwise, I would be very interested to find out what you know!)
I will be applying anyway, because I know that I should at least make it onto a waiting list or two and as I have seen in previous threads - they do go through their waiting lists!
I sincerely hope that all my hard work will pay off and that I will be accepted SOMEWHERE
Again, I know this is early, but I look forward to seeing the responses from everyone!
I'm in the Fall ABSN cohort as well, there is another thread that specifically OHSU BSN/ABSN applicants, i think it's called Oregon Health and Sciences University 2014 Cohort - lots of information on there! I'm currently in Seattle and didn't expect to get in, so now i've got lots to do and research before the fall!
Congratulations!!! Have either of you looked into living on campus? Personally I don't, but I know many that do and they love it. If your looking for a place in the immediate area it will cost a bit more. Good luck to you.
yay awesome you guys!! I got an interview at ccc too! And going on the 17the because I have my proctored essay at pcc on the 16th! This up coming week will be a stressful one but I can't wait til its all over!! Good luck to everyone!! :)
SarahElizabeth91
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I'm in the Fall ABSN cohort as well, there is another thread that specifically OHSU BSN/ABSN applicants, i think it's called Oregon Health and Sciences University 2014 Cohort - lots of information on there! I'm currently in Seattle and didn't expect to get in, so now i've got lots to do and research before the fall!