Hi! I live in Portland, OR and want to apply for OHSU's accelerated bachelor's program for nursing, but there isn't a lot of information out there on it. I've browsed their website, but it doesn't answer all the questions I have. I would love to know exactly what they judge you on in order to get in. I know your GPA and essays are extremely important, but do they care if you have had work history, or your CNA license or not? I don't have any experience, but have a 4.0 so far in my pre-reqs, and a 3.6 in my previous bachelor's degree (in a social work field). Anyway, I want to apply for the program to enter it in the summer of 2012, so I can finish up my pre-req's and what not. I am just wondering what else I need to do, because I really want in. Also, how much does it cost, and being accelerated, is it 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, or what? I have two kids I'm going to need to find childcare for while I'm in school, so I just want to know what I'm in for. anyway, if you can help me answer any of these questions, I would so greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Congrats!!!! I am quite intrigue and impressed by your posting remarks regarding the essay component. May I please ask if you would be willing to share a portion or all of your admissions essay? I too like many other's was placed on the waitlist despite 2 Bachelor's degrees and extensive 14 work history in the Healthcare field. Here is my contact email address: [email protected]. Thank you for your time, feedback and consideration. Have a wonderful day. Kindest regards
I'm trying to decide whether to attend the accelerated program this summer. I'm planning a visit to OHSU on Monday but I was wondering if any current student would be willing to meet with me and talk a little bit about the program or if not in person by email?
I am sorry to hear of your frustration and disappointment! All letters from OHSU have already been delivered and acceptance deadline requests are due May 1st, 2012. Have you called OHSU?
Has anyone else been placed on the OHSU ABSN waitlist? I await with such anticipation to see how things play out with being an alternate. I am curious to now how many potential candidates where placed on the waitlist???
aprilshower.emma - it seems that about 9-10 people just in this forum are waitlisted... who knows how many in total. It would be great to know and yes, interesting to see how it plays out!
berkeleygirl - I loved JHU! They offer fantastic programs and seem very organized and supportive of the students... Baltimore is okay, but I think I'm going to go for it! Exciting :-)
embracechange- Thank you for your response. I to love John Hopkins University. Are you going to attend JHU for the ABSN program? I too am contemplating other schools like JHU and WS Nursing programs. Have a wonderful weekend
I live in New Mexico and the OHSU letter still hasn't arrived. AAAHH! Are they saving money by using the Pony Express?!
I encourage you to call the admissions office. I'm in the ASBN program graduating this year, and found out I was admitted when a person called me at work saying my admissions packet had been returned to sender.
Congrats pdxrose. After reading everyone's posts...It seems that everyone who wrote a descent essay and met GPA requirements were placed on OHSU Accelerated BSN waitlist. There seems to be a slim chance however, I will continue to be optomistic that all us alternates will get in!!!!
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Hello tigerlogic,
Congrats!!!! I am quite intrigue and impressed by your posting remarks regarding the essay component. May I please ask if you would be willing to share a portion or all of your admissions essay? I too like many other's was placed on the waitlist despite 2 Bachelor's degrees and extensive 14 work history in the Healthcare field. Here is my contact email address: [email protected]. Thank you for your time, feedback and consideration. Have a wonderful day. Kindest regards