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I think you will still have to take bi 101 unless you can get a waiver from the director of the biology department. I would give them a call and ask. You might be able to "test out" of it.

Hi Liz520, Can you tell me a little bit more about their loan forgiveness program? I'll be starting nursing school next month, but am looking for ways to ease the burden of my student loans I'll need to take out. Is this something I can apply for right now or do I need to wait until I'm an RN? Thanks for any insight....

This is not true, PCC will still be doing the lottery until 2010, which is when they will switch to OCNE.

Leanstreet, does OHSU really pay a little more for BSN?

Missypoo, may I ask what clinic you got a job at? Congrats, btw, it sounds like an ideal schedule!

I just got into OHSU-Portland OCNE. I too had a horrible undergrad GPA (2.5!) from my first degree. However, for the past year I have been working hard on my prereqs which I completed with a 4.0. So there is hope! I am not a CNA and have very little health care experience, just about 6 months of volunteer work. Make sure you write a really good essay! BTW, the OCNE program only looks at your prereq GPA while the accelerated bac looks at your cumulative GPA. I had no chance at that because of my low GPA from my previous bachelors. The average cum. GPA was a 3.7 last year. So, I have to take the 3 year long route, but I think it will go by fast from what I've heard. I also have no choice but to work at least 30/hrs/wk during school(house, car, bills, etc.) so the more spread out 3 year program will make it a little bit easier(a little)! I also have a plan in the back of my mind in getting a masters possibly, depending on what specialty I end up loving and will get a leg up being a current OHSU student. I also really love the idea of being at a teaching hospital. It will cost me an arm and a leg in loans because that is pretty much all I will qualify for as a second bachelor student, and I will miss a year's worth of salary compared to one of the ADN programs. It will just take me longer to pay off the student loans, but in the long run it will be all worth it. OHSU is also a lot closer to my house than CCC or MHCC, but the parking OY!!!!

Congratulations!!!! :anpom:

Awww what a downer! Don't let it get to you, competition is extremely fierce around here. Are you waiting to hear back from any other schools?

Congratulations! I bet it'll still be hard to concentrate on finals!

I think that person meant they didn't get an interview at Clackamas...I haven't heard of anyone receiving acceptance letters yet.

Just got my acceptance letter from OHSU BSN program today and I'm in! Woo hoo! It's been a long hard journey, and it's just getting started!

I don't have to worry about being on MHCC's alternate list anymore...just got my acceptance letter from OHSU! Yay!!!!!

May I ask you which bus this is?

Thanks everyone. I feel a little bit better. Good luck to you all in getting into CCC! When are you supposed to get their letters? Do you know approximately what numbers the alternates had when they got called up in July?

Thanks :) OHSU sent out letters Friday so I was expecting it today, but I guess it will be Monday. Congrats on your MHCC acceptance!