OHSU BSN PDX program applicants - 2010

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Hi,

Anyone else out there getting anxious to hear from OHSU's Portland campus for their BSN program? They said they'll notify in early May which is still a month away, but I just want to know now! It's my first time applying and the only program that I applied to this year, so I'm not counting on it.

Good luck to everyone!

:)

I didn't get a letter today!

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Since I started this thread, I thought I should give my status. In all humbleness, I was accepted and will accept as this is my only option this go around. And, it's a good one! I didn't have the math pre-req met (it had expired) so I wasn't able to apply to the community colleges.

Hoping for the best to everyone, and if it's not this year, keep at it! As the old saying goes, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

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Since I started this thread, I thought I should give my status. In all humbleness, I was accepted and will accept as this is my only option this go around. And, it's a good one! I didn't have the math pre-req met (it had expired) so I wasn't able to apply to the community colleges.

Hoping for the best to everyone, and if it's not this year, keep at it! As the old saying goes, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Amen to that!! I'm living proof of that after 4 years of applying because today I received my acceptance letter as well ... and since this is the only school that's accepted me out of 5 so far, I'm going!! I feel soooo blessed. Also, I thought I'd set the record straight for those who were anxious, confused about the email rumors... they are true. I received an email last week, but as someone said prior, there was some that got the emails because they applied to multiple programs, like myself. Anyway, good luck to you all still!! I know the feeling!!

I'll be at the WOU campus in case anyone else is too.....

:)

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Congrats you two! Getting accepted into nursing school is such an accomplishment. Best of luck to you both!

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I am on the alternate list for Klamath Falls.

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It seems like not much bad news out there today. Congratulations to everyone who got good news!

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That's such great news for those of you who were accepted or even placed on the alternate list. Congratulations! What a great feeling!

I'm still waiting for my letter--the suspense is so difficult! I'm now wondering if only the rejection letters were saved for last-minute mailing. I wonder why they weren't all mailed at the same time?

Waiting in anticipation . . .

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K 1977, I feel for you.

I am on the alternate list (KF), but don't feel glorious. To me it is the same as rejection.

I have to say, don't give up.

I increased my GPA by almost a point in last year, after realizing that psychology I took 10years and got a B just does not cut it. With God's help, the AP I am retaking right now will get me to the magic 4.0, the only quality that counts for nursing.

I am already writing an essay in my head for the next cycle of applications.

I turned 31 yesterday, and after talking with my 61-year old co-worker, I feel that there is plenty of time to achieve one's goals.

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K 1977, I feel for you.

I am on the alternate list (KF), but don't feel glorious. To me it is the same as rejection.

I have to say, don't give up.

I increased my GPA by almost a point in last year, after realizing that psychology I took 10years and got a B just does not cut it. With God's help, the AP I am retaking right now will get me to the magic 4.0, the only quality that counts for nursing.

I am already writing an essay in my head for the next cycle of applications.

I turned 31 yesterday, and after talking with my 61-year old co-worker, I feel that there is plenty of time to achieve one's goals.

Just a word of encouragement, you don't have to have a 4.0 to get in. I didn't. I had a 3.68 or so in pre-req grades ... I do have a previous degree in Community Health & Health Sciences, but other than that, lots and lots of volunteer work and other health related experiences (Red Cross, senior capstone on health care)..... One piece of advice I had given to me from an OHSU admission person is to write down EVERY health related volunteer/paid work that you do- whether it's walking in the Relay for Life, volunteering at a hospital, clinic, or Red Cross, whatever. All of it counts, at least for OHSU.

Keep adding things to your resume and eventually you'll stand out from the crowd, even without a 4.0 GPA :) And 31 is SUPER young still.... you've got 30+ years ahead of you to reach your dreams :up:

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31?!? You are a spring chicken! I won't divulge my age, but I've got some years on you! :) Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I'd go back for another degree, but here I go! You have plenty o' time!

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waiting...

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I received my letter from OHSU today, I am an alternate, as well. However, I am going to decline because I already got into the Linfield accelerated program and that's a better choice for me at this time. Wish I could be giving someone a spot at OHSU, but at least I'm not taking one. ;-) Good luck everyone!

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