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!
Just got my decline letter, as expected sadly. So they have been sent out. Mine may have come quickly because I live in Multnomah Village, pretty close to the hill.
Apparently 470 qualified applicants for only 80 spots in Summer and Fall. I knew it was a long shot, but worth the experience to apply. I will work on strengthening my application for next year and I will be done with prerequisites, so that will help.
I got mine today too. Waitlisted. I wonder how many people they put on their waitlist? Anyway, very bummed, but holding out hope for either Linfield of OHSU. Would so rather get in to OHSU though :)
Waitlisted for OHSU.. now to decide between Linfield and Johns Hopkins.. but not sure about moving to the east coast and paying twice the cost for tuition...
pnlu007 - I'm leaning towards the Linfield ABSN.. have you learned a lot about the program? Do you know anyone there and if so, are they happy with their education? I won't lie, I'm still hoping that OHSU pulls through for us waitlisters :-)
I actually live in Oregon, about an hour from Portland but haven't gotten a letter yet. So, maybe the letters only got as far as Portland. Has anyone gotten an acceptance letter yet?
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not in my mail either. guess I should stop pacing and go study for my Microbiology quiz tomorrow.