OHSU/PCC/ BSN 3 year and 2 year programs.

[Basic.93]

Hey everyone! Haven’t seen any threads for 2 year community college programs and OHSU’s 3 year program for the fall 2020 start in the Portland area yet.

Hoping this can be a place we all can speak about the process of applying.

[KoviBB]

Hi! I applied to the 3 year BSN program at OHSU. I’m anxiously waiting to see if I am lucky enough to land an interview. I’m so nervous but also very excited. ?

[Basic.93]

We should be hearing back from OHSU within the next two weeks! then pcc at the end of March. Hopefully we all get interviews.

[KoviBB]

I’m so nervous! I’m surprised I can’t find any other threads about OHSU’s 3 year program. I wish we could connect with others.

[Basic.93]

there is one more thread that I found but it’s not as active as the previous years cohorts were.

[KoviBB]

Here’s to hoping for a lower number of applicants this year? I believe this year is the first time they admitted 3 cohorts for their ABSN program. ?? ?

[Basic.93]

Did not hear that, I know there is a push for nurses in the area (I work in the EMS system locally). The shortage is getting worse. I hope all the community colleges accept more people as well. I think pcc has only been accepting 30 people a year. Wish they would have a Spring and fall cohort.

[KoviBB]

I believe they added a Winter cohort to their ABSN program that wasn’t previously an option. I applied to the ABSN a couple of months ago but didn’t make the cut. Hoping my chances are better for the 3-year.

[Basic.93]

Ah, sorry to hear that. If you don’t mind me asking what are your stats?

[carlymarie123]

I applied to OHSU (Ashland), as well. I'm pretty much at a point where I can't make my application a whole lot better, so I've got my fingers crossed this is FINALLY my year!

I have a 3.85 prerequisite GPA, previous bachelors degree, 3+ years medical experience as an EMT and medical assistant and all my prerequisites are completed. Here's to hoping that's enough to get an interview!

[Basic.93]

Glad to see another EMT applying. Hopefully we are all up to par. Last year the got invitations about 3-4 weeks before interviews so I’m expecting either end of this week or next week for Portland campus. Also be prepared to have video interviews. I read that certain campuses are doing those due to 19co-v

[carlymarie123]

Thanks for the heads up about the possibility of video interviews. That would be a bummer though, I definitely feel more confident with in-person interviews!