OHSU & Linfield Programs

[conaid]

Hello everyone,

I am currently completing pre-requisites at PCC and hoping to apply to nursing schools in the fall of this year. My top choices are OHSU and Linfield because of their accelerated programs (I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Portland- would that I might have realized my true calling earlier, seems how we are so big on nursing at UP but oh well!).

I have a few questions....

What advice do you have for getting in to OHSU and Linfield? I know the basics about GPA, have a great essay of course, etc. but any detailed tips about what they look for, WHO they look for, certain things each school is big on, etc would be really helpful.

What kind of clinical experiences have you had (at either or any program- not just OHSU and Linfield!)?

I am also applying to PCC's program, and UofP, and for UP's Providence scholarship program. Any advice from any Prov scholar grads?

And lastly, the $$- I am worried that I won't qualify for any need-based grants or scholarships, and have never had to apply for student loans (kinda lame, I know). Generally, can you get it all covered through student loans? Do they pass those out pretty readily? I am going to search for scholarships but like I said, I do not anticipate qualifying for many that are available around here.

Thank you in advance for your much appreciated advice!

[efda2rn]

Hi, conaid! If you repost this question under Oregon Nursing, you will probably get more answers to your questions. Look under United States Nursing, then scroll down to Oregon. There, you will find a ton of posts from other nursing and pre-nursing students and you might find the info you need already discussed in one of the threads. :)

[conaid]

Oh! Thank you efda2rn!