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!
Hey aprilshower.emma - I am planning on attending the ABSN program at JHU that begins in the fall. I'll be moving to Baltimore in 3 months! I'm planning on doing some in depth research about OHSU this week and how it compares to JHU so just in case they call, I'll be prepared with an answer. Have you been accepted to JHU also? Hope you have a great week!
I am currently in the Fall accbacc program that started last September. I know that it is completely awful waiting to hear back when you are on the waitlist..trust me, I didn't hear until late May when I had already gave up all hope, haha. Honestly, I didn't have stellar grades, I was a pretty average student, but I went to a bomb school for my undergrad, well, at least I like to think so. The program is very time consuming, and they say after the first two quarters and after the science is over it gets easier, well, that couldn't be more false. Get ready to put in long hours, but look at it this way, you will learn a TON of information. I have been really fortunate in my clinicals so far, and have had a ton of experience inserting foleys, taking them out, doing airway care and all that fun jazz the Linfield people apparently don't feel as comfortable with. The faculty is very personable, and I really enjoy them. The pathophys class will be the hardest class you've ever taken, but you will learn an incredible amount. Bottom line is: OHSU is a killer program, you will learn a ton, the pricing is more reasonable and you get to work at the best hospital in the state for your clinicals (most likely). If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask away! I'll do my best to answer them.
Quick question: What is the exact deadline date for turning in the refusal or acceptance letter to be place on the alternative list for OHSU ASBN? Thank you and have a wonderful day!
llh5057 - Hi! Thanks for your response! I appreciate having a student's perspective and do have some questions for you. You say the faculty is personable.. do you feel they are very supportive of student success and well organized in presenting material? Where have you done your clinicals so far? Do you rotate through OHSU much? What is your typical week like with your class schedule and clinicals? Is your cohort very happy with the program overall? Thanks again and hope you have a great week!
llh5057 - One more question, sorry! What do you think about the classes you are taking? Are they interesting and do you feel they are preparing you well for your career? Thanks again!
Ok, I'll briefly tell you how the quarters have been so far. Fall term we took health promo, pharm, patho and had skills lab. We had Thursday off, so it was nice to have some self care time. No clinical site placement that quarter. Winter quarter is when we started with clinicals, once a week from 6:50-5pm (including a 2 hour debrief). Classes everyday, and we had a class called chronic illness (which I honestly didn't learn very much in..I think they are trying to revamp that class though), and pharm2, and patho2. I was placed on the oncology unit that term. This quarter I am on the neuro floor for the first 5 weeks, and will start on the mother-baby unit starting next week. Clinical is two days a week 7-3:30 and debrief is usually most of the day on Thursday. Each clinical faculty does this differently so nothing is solid. So far this quarter I have been able to see other units, such as the OR, cath lab and I was able to work in the CSICU with rapid response one day as well. You will learn most of your skills in clinical.
I have had a great experience with the faculty so far. I really enjoy all of my professors and my advisor. The only class I can really complain about not learning much in is chronic. Again, we complained enough so hopefully the next cohorts will learn more than we did. My cohort overall is a little disappointed with the organization of the program, but there are glitches in every program. Plus, our cohort was the lucky waitlisters, so it's expected that things would be a little jumbled. Overall, it's kind of what you make of it. You are given the tools to think like a nurse, and I find the knowledge I have obtained in the last 7 months incredible. I wouldn't pick another program over OHSU. I turned down 3 schools to come here, and even lost a $500 deposit to save my seat in another program while I waited to hear back from OHSU. I honestly spend a LOT of time at school. This quarter is probably the hardest one yet, but it feels good to know that you are learning and your money is well spent. This quarter has been very well organized, and for the most part I am not really one bit disappointed in the program.
Hello pdxrose. Congrats! What program are you attending, the ASBN or BSN? I hope these website are quite resourceful in assisting you in your search for private student loan lenders
Thank you aprilshower.emma for the links!! Not sure which program, I sent in the form to OHSU saying I wanted to still be considered an alternate for the ABSN. The BSN deposit is due by May 10th. If I say yes to the BSN my spot on the ABSN waitlist is cancelled... I am going to see if I hear anything about the ABSN before next week? Thanks for your help!
Quick question: What is the exact deadline date for turning in the refusal or acceptance letter to be place on the alternative list for OHSU ASBN? Thank you and have a wonderful day!
aprilshower.emma - Not certain but I think the date was May 1st (tomorrow)?
Thanks for sharing your experience llh5057! Sounds like you really like it and get a lot of exposure to different things. I've also given a $500 deposit for another school, so I'm in the same boat you were. Good luck with the rest of this term! :-)
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Hey aprilshower.emma - I am planning on attending the ABSN program at JHU that begins in the fall. I'll be moving to Baltimore in 3 months! I'm planning on doing some in depth research about OHSU this week and how it compares to JHU so just in case they call, I'll be prepared with an answer. Have you been accepted to JHU also? Hope you have a great week!