BSN accelerated programs

oregonrene · Jul 20, 2005

Linfield College's school of nursing, which is in Portland, has an accelerated program. I believe one of the requirements are that you must already have a bachelors degree in another field.

http://www.linfield.edu

guest27716 · Jul 21, 2005

Linfield College's school of nursing, which is in Portland, has an accelerated program. I believe one of the requirements are that you must already have a bachelors degree in another field.
http://www.linfield.edu

Thanks, I will look into Linfield

guest27716 · Jul 21, 2005

Linfield doesn't offer a accelerated BSN program but OHSU is looking to start one (maybe) in the Fall of 2007.

khazel2002 · Jul 22, 2005

Linfield doesn't offer a accelerated BSN program but OHSU is looking to start one (maybe) in the Fall of 2007.

Not true. I am in Linfield's accelerated program. I started in June (2005) and will get done in December 2006 (18 months). It is designed for people who already have a bachlor's degree, but they have other curriculums for sophomore-entry and junior-entry (no prior bachelor's). Their main campus is in McMinneville, but all nursing classes are done at their Portland campus. I highly reccommend the program....it's a little costly, but with all the financial aid options (there are a TON of resources for that) it is very affordable.

Good luck!

guest27716 · Jul 22, 2005

Funny, I just got a email from the director of admissions and she said that they don't offer one but you start in June if you have a BS degree. I didn't understnad this. She also told me of all the pre-req's which seem like alot more than other Accel. BSN programs? How long did it take you to complete the pre-req's? Do they have hospitals out there that pay for one's tuition if you promise to work for them after you graduate?

Tell me more about this program please.

Thanks.

khazel2002 · Jul 22, 2005

Funny, I just got a email from the director of admissions and she said that they don't offer one but you start in June if you have a BS degree. I didn't understnad this. She also told me of all the pre-req's which seem like alot more than other Accel. BSN programs? How long did it take you to complete the pre-req's? Do they have hospitals out there that pay for one's tuition if you promise to work for them after you graduate?
Tell me more about this program please.
Thanks.

That's strange. Check out:

http://www.linfield.edu/portland/nursing/index.html

-or-

http://www.linfield.edu/portland/admissions/transfer-prereqs.html

I received my BA degree in 1998....in 2002 I decided to go bck to school for nursing. Along with my the classes I had for my 1st BA, I needed a full year of anatomy and physiology, a year of chemistry (both with labs). Also, a microbiology +lab class, statistics, anthropology, nutition, developmental psychology, etc...

I took 1 class at a time, all at Portland State University, and my pre-reqs took me 2 1/2 years. I was working full time, and it was incredibly tough. But I made it. And now I'm so incredibly happy! Linfield is challenging, but the professors are amazing, and I feel like I'll get the best education I could possibly get.

As for other programs. OHSU is ranked way up there - it's a great program. I didn't apply there, because I knew that it wasn't the best for me. But I urge you to talk to people there - also, check out Walla Walla College, which also has its nursing campus in Portland. Also, look at University of Portland, which has a scholorship program through the providence hospitals - they pay all or at least a large chunk (I'm not sure which) of tuition if you work for one of their programs. Check out previous threads on this site for more details. Also, there are several Associate Degree programs here through community colleges - I have a few friends who have gone through them and have really good things to say about those programs, specifically Clackamas Community College, Mt Hood Community College, and Portland Community College.

Anyway...I wish you the best of luck. The only other advice I have is that when you look through previous threads on this site, ignore the negativity. I had just submitted applications when I first discovered this message board, and after 20 minutes of reading previous threads, I was convinced I would NEVER get in anywhere. Obviously, I was wrong!

edcampbe · Jul 24, 2005

Do they have hospitals out there that pay for one's tuition if you promise to work for them after you graduate?

Hi Aspenice,

I'm attending University of Portland beginning this Fall for nursing. I was fortunate to receive one of the 75 Providence Scholarships they award each year. The Providence Scholarship is a partnership between the University of Portland and Providence Health System. Providence pays 75% of your tuition, while the University of Portland pays the remaining 25% of your tuition. It is a regular BSN program (I start August 2005, graduate May 2007), and you are required to work for Providence for three years after graduation. I have worked in the Providence system for several years and am continually impressed by the work environment, great pay ($25/hr+ for new nursing grads), and most importantly the quality of care. In fact, 3 Providence hospitals in the Portland area ranked in the top 100 hospitals in the USA for 2003.

I only applied to U of P; however, my wife applied to both U of P and OHSU. I did extensive research prior to applying to nursing school, and determined U of P was the most cost-effective (with the scholarship) and arguably the best nursing program in Oregon. However, there are so many great nursing schools in Oregon it is hard to say that one is unequivocally better than another. OHSU, U of P, and Linfield all have great programs, but some aspects of each program appeal more to some than others.

For more information on University of Portland's School of Nursing:

http://www.up.edu/up_sub.asp?ctnt=251&mnu=40&chl=250&lvl=1

For more information on the Providence Scholarship:

http://www.up.edu/up_sub.asp?ctnt=1030&mnu=40&chl=250&lvl=2

For more information on the Providence Health System:

http://www.providence.org/

Good luck in your nursing endeavors! PM me if you have more questions.

Evan

guest27716 · Jul 24, 2005

Thanks Hazel and Evan for the information. I am looking into the schools now. I think I may go for the direct entry master's program. I think this will be a better choice for me but maybe I will pursue a BSN.

Thanks,

Jenn