I Got Into LBCC!

edcampbe · May 27, 2005

Congrats CindyJane!

Hello all!
I am really excited--I just got my acceptance letter. Whoo hoo. :)
I think, though, if for some reason I ever want to quit nursing, I could join the circus, because I am getting really good at jumping through hoops! :chuckle
Just the application had so many details--getting past classes approved; the pre-req classes filled up--you name it, it seemed like every step of the way there was a hoop to jump through. Now, it is getting immunizations quickly, a criminal background check, etc. All necessary, but with letters that say: if you don't get this done by this date, you are not in the program. Can you imagine getting this far and getting bumped on a technicality? Well, it is all worth it--I'm sure nursing school will be challenging and rewarding--just like the job itself!
Regards,
Cindy (oh, now I can offically say, nursing student!)

psychonurse · May 28, 2005

Congrats Cindy Jane!!!!! Nursing is a great profession and even though you have to do a lot to get in the program it is worth it. There is a lot of negative comments about nursing but I wouldn't do anything else in my whole life (well maybe run a craft shop) but that would be all....Nursing can be so diversified and you will be able to find your groove soon. If any of us Oregon girls can help, please let us know....

JillyT · May 28, 2005

Congratulations!!!! Woohoo!!!

I got on LBCC's alternate list, but I got accepted to Lane :-D

Best of luck!!

amber32123 · May 19, 2006

Since you got into LBCC I hope you don't mind me asking some questions because I am considering their program. What was your GPA and how hard were the pre-req classes? Do you like the environment at LBCC. That's all I can think of right now but I'm sure that I will some up with more later. Thanks.

Amber

CindyJane · May 21, 2006

Hi Amber,

I am almost half-way through--hard to believe. I had a BS already in zoology, so a lot of my prereqs were from long ago. My most recent ones I took 1 class at a time and worked really hard so that I got all A's. This really helped with the new point system. The microbiology wasn't that hard, but the Human Anatomy was--I took the insane compacted class at OSU in the summer--it was REALLY intense--not sure I would recommend that.

The atmosphere at LBCC is what you make of it, really. The main thing you have to remember is to be flexible. They do seem to make a lot of changes, surprisingly, so just when you seem to get something down, they change it. This throws some people and really stresses them. I keep telling myself to be flexible and not let that kind of stuff stress me out.

There are good experiences and bad, but I keep telling myself that the end result will be so worth it. I am managing the program with 2 kids, but I have a lot of support from my family and don't have to work. Kudos to those people who are working full or part time or are single parents. I honestly don't know how they do it. I can't recommend LBCC over any other program, because I am not familiar with the others. If I were young and flexible and could move, I would definitely go to OHSU and get the BSN. If this is an option for you, I would do that!

Good luck!

CIndyJane

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · May 21, 2006

I'm an LBCC alumna myself, graduated in 1997. I was very proud to be from that school, which at the time was one of the best in the state; and even though the program was managed very poorly for some years, I hear it's on the comeback trail.

No matter what its ups and downs, I've worked with some awesome students in recent years, and seen those students become wonderful nurses. Congratulations to you for being accepted to the program, and I wish you all the best in your nursing career!:welcome: