Chemeketa 2017 RN entrance

AColvin · Jun 27, 2017

Sweet. Thanks for telling us!

bthackery92 · Jun 29, 2017

I know! Especially since I was able to go to the first week of classes and orientation. So, during orientation they will give you everything you need: syllabus, schedule, some papers to sign, getting our new badges, etc. How the schedule looked like last year was Monday-Thursday there was "theory" classes which is just lecture and we wear normal clothes and it goes from 8am-12pm (mostly sometimes we get out earlier) and then Friday we have lab which we wear our uniforms. The first week lab runs from 8-4, but after that they separate us into 2 groups: group 1 will be in the morning (8-11am) and group 2 will in the afternoon (12-3pm). Sometimes things change, they say to keep your schedule open Monday-Friday till 4pm.
There will be times when we have lab on Thursdays and Fridays; also, sometimes we will have days where we wont have class at all, just depends on what they need to teach and all.
We do not start clinical till mid-end of November. They told us at orientation how they pick where you go is based on where you live. So make sure your mychemeketa is the right address. The lab groups 1 and 2 are picked at random. They let students switch lab groups if they had someone willing to switch them.
Oh and another helpful thing to learn over the summer:::
So every term there is a Math test you have to pass 100% They give you practice tests on elearn and everything. Its a lot of converting story problems. you get 4 attempts to pass it. The units you need to know by heart is:
1kg=2.2 lb 100mL=1L 1000milliunits=1 unit
1kg=100g 5mL= 1tsp 1oz = 30mL
1000mg=1g 3tsp=1T Military time
1000mcg=1mg

Hey! Was just writing down the units you said we need to know. There are two errors:

100mL = .1L. I think you meant 1000mL = 1L

and

1kg = 1000g not 100g

:)

rlargen2 · Jun 30, 2017

Oh shoot. Sorry, thanks for the correction! I was typing too fast on my phone and didnt double check my work

sbaker47 · Jul 6, 2017

Oh man! I had my second TB test done this week and it was due to be read between yesterday afternoon and this coming afternoon. I just get them done during my normal work hours so I don't forget and I forgot!!! I got off work at 0100, at 0200 I saw a picture of a syringe on FB and was like oh crap! Luckily I live 5 minutes from work and quick ran in to get it read! Phew! I did not want to have to do another test! Just have to get one MMR vaccine and I'm gold for the cpr/ vaccine portion of the requirements!

rlargen2 · Jul 6, 2017

i am all done with all my immunizations. Just finished my second TB screen yesterday, just need the CPR class which for me is on the 12th.

In case no one knows on here: --------------- put up a Facebook page for us. Search under group for "2019 Chemeketa Nursing Students". So far there is only 24 students (and 2 faculty) in the group still... which I am pretty surprised people haven't jumped on it! haha I figured maybe some students haven't looked at their emails or blackboard yet.

sbaker47 · Jul 18, 2017

Chemeketa's has received my immunization and CPR packet. And I just received and email for a scholarship with Chemeketa!

And OHSU accepted me today so I got to deny them.

What a great day!

rlargen2 · Jul 19, 2017

@sbaker47 Congrats on the scholarship! I received an email for one too today!! I faxed my immunizations last week but I never heard if they received it, so I emailed them today and they confirmed that they have it. I can't wait to finally start!

@sbaker47 are you on the Nursing class facebook group page yet?

sbaker47 · Jul 19, 2017

I am on the Facebook, I'm the one that posted about possibly getting an updated schedule to plan life.

They just confirmed my immunization packet was complete. Not sure if they do that for everyone, I personally asked for confirmation because I had several pieces of paper for proof of positive tigers and different immunizations over the years.

nikool11 · Jul 31, 2017

People got in with C's ???? I am taking an summer online AP class and my grade is drifting down with every test . I have been so devastated!!

AColvin · Jul 31, 2017

BI 231 doesn't count for points if I remember correctly. So as long as you get a B or above in 232 and 233 you should be golden as far as points go. I maybe be wrong. With the Kaplan deciding the fate of so many pre nursing students, it's best to go in with full points. I don't know anyone who had Cs on the point sheet. Sorry you are struggling, summer classes are rough.

t.lynn · Aug 8, 2017

Hi all!

I'm still finishing up pre reqs and will be applying for Chemeketa's program along with others to start up next fall. I'm curious though, do any of you know how many applications Chemeketa receives each year?

Also, did any of you look into Concordia's nursing program? Curious to know your thoughts.

sydbernards · Aug 9, 2017

When I asked she said they had a little over 200 applicants and this year 40 got in (it depends on how many teachers they have)! I did not look into their program either so I can't help you with that one! Good luck!