Hello! :) Hoping for some advice and trying to find anyone from Oregon

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Hi! I am currently training to be a CNA and recently switched from an undeclared major to nursing and now in the process of completing prerequisites for the nursing program.

What I am trying to find is anyone who is or has worked or gone to school for nursing or nursing assistant here in Oregon, I know some things have changed this year...

Really I'm curious what to do if I don't get into the nursing program. Do you just keep applying every year working as a care giver or cna until you are able to work towards RN? Or what is the best course of action?

Anyhow thank you for your time! :)

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Welcome to the site! I placed your thread in the Oregon Forum so that you get the best responses. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in ICU.

If you can complete your CNA go ahead and do it. Many programs give you extra points for having a CNA. The programs are very competitive in Oregon, so make sure you earn A's in all your prerequisites. Apply to every school you qualify for. Good luck.

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Thank you! I am planning to actually go to work as a CNA and I'm redoing any classes with less than A's and working to get A's in the rest. :) Thank you!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Welcome to Oregon Nurses!!!

My information is probably sadly outdated, seeing as how I graduated over a decade ago, but I do know that being a CNA is an asset to anyone planning to become a nurse, and in some cases can give you a leg up on getting into a program. I went to Linn-Benton Community College in the early through mid-1990s, and from what I understand they require CNA certification before entering the two year program now. So yes...........I'd say that CNA, or better yet CNA II, is a great career move for anyone interested in nursing.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.

Yes, a 4.0 GPA (most importantly A & P/nursing prereq's) is now an essential to get into virtually all programs and having your CNA license will give you more points to get you closer to the interview portion of the application process. I do believe also that Mt. hood Community College is now giving points for how many years experience you have. I've worked in LTC and hospital as a CNA and the experience/insight I've gained from the hospital was very valuable in nursing school. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Long Term Care.

I'm a first year student at a rural community college and we had around 200 applicants for 24 positions....i can imagine in portland the numbers would be baffling. my best advice is to get really good grades in A&P and definitely do the CNA work. I think i had a year of full time experience before i applied and i got 6 points for it. good luck!

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