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Worst news ever and so sorry. Hoping to alleviate some nerves from anxiously waiting

I hope you all hear ASAP. I think a big reason it’s taking them longer is because they have to get approval to go onto campus for everything due to covid. So there may be only a certain day they are approved to do it all. Which sucks for you all. I hope it’s sooner than anticipated

I know first year and second year instructors are different so they have to be able to balance the incoming class with current class as well. There are 5 second year and 5 first year and adding another they may still only accept 40 if second year would then be short an instructor when first year moves to second....if that makes sense ?

So what happens is you will get all of these done, and then they will grant you access to register. If you try before you’ll get an error message

It’s nothing super difficult just things needed for the program. You have to have the drug test, background screening, all of the required immunizations(except the flu shot isn’t due until like the end of September or October because it won’t be available), your CPR certificate, the TB test which can take time if you do the two step process instead of the blood test. And they all have specific deadlines, so make sure to pay special attention because if you miss a deadline then you lose your spot.

Good luck everyone!! Just an FYI you won’t be able to register until after you complete their checklist of items. I don’t think we were able to register until closer to September

I felt the same as you, then saw the other factors. You will do amazing!! The instructors really try to do everything to help you succeed, which I’ve found isn’t always common in nursing programs.

Take into account that people may decide once in the program nursing isn’t for them, some have life circumstances that cause them to have to drop out, which is reflected in these numbers too. Then they come back and graduate with a new class ☺️ It’s also a reason why they want people to have a CNA in the future so that people will typically know before getting in that it’s what they really want ? the program is hard, but it isn’t impossible. I have three kids and have maintained a B each term.

It is challenging. But I will say in different ways than you will experience. Our year started off fully online. We didn’t get to go to skills lab and only 3 clinicals fall term. We had to take every exam at home and it was recorded to make sure nobody cheated. This term we get to take exams on campus, so we are paving the way to getting us back on campus by proving we can follow guidelines. The material is pretty heavy but you wilI find a way to study that works for you. I have to study a few hours each day with 1-2 days off from studying a week to be successful.

My biggest suggestion would be to give yourself grace. You’re going to go into the program with the mindset that you had while taking prerequisites and the first test that you get a B or a C will crush you. You will learn that exam grades don’t define what kind of nurse you will be. You are in the program and you’re no longer competing, you’re becoming a nurse!! Ask questions! Soak it all in. This is the one time that you will be able to ask whatever questions because once you graduate you’ll be thrown into the fire and can’t always have things clarified. When you go to clinicals ask your preceptor everything! Trust me, if they see that you are interested they will teach you so much more! Lastly, enjoy your Summer. You will have a month off between fall and Winter term, but only a week for Spring break. Also, set up a self care routine. I felt burnt out during fall term because I went way too hard. It really is an amazing time. It’s the most stressful but best experience I’ve ever gone through.

Good luck to you! I applied three times before getting in but with an 86 I’m sure you will be accepted ? it is going great! Chemeketa is one of the best programs in Oregon and the pandemic has shown that. The instructors have done everything in their power to help us succeed. It is really fast paced now that we are in Spring term. I’m sad to leave the first year instructors after everything we’ve gone through, you sort of become a family if that makes sense.

They suggested no more than 16 hours a week to us. There are people in mine who work full time. This term is very chaotic and people are dropping down on working due to it. Next year might be different but with covid and restrictions you will have to be flexible and ready for immediate schedule changes. So if you do work, have a job that is willing to work with you.

I’m sure you got in! Especially with them accepting more people ??

I did get a spot! But there was a guy who had the same score as me who didn’t get in and was number 7 on the waitlist I think. But our year things were crazy and 32 isn’t normal.

Hi all. I’m a first year student right now. Last year the cut off was 3 points but as you all know there were only 32 accepted. Good luck to you all!