JKiwi

Would it be at all helpful to talk with your manager? Or maybe write a letter to HR explaining the mistake? I don't have any experience with HR or even big institution (I'm still in school) but it seems like there must be some route for your to advocate for yourself.

Funny you should mention this...I'm a nursing student. I just spent three long and busy clinical days on a med-surg unit (first hospital experience! YAY!) and I felt more comfortable introducing myself to patients as "nursing student." It'll probably stick with me when I have students following me around.

I was probably a little quick to post my reply! :imbar I wasn't offended, just feeling a little defensive that day! I had just run into somebody I had in a class at PCC. She just went on and on about how EXPENSIVE Linfield was, and why would ANYONE in their right mind spend THAT much money when you can just go to community college! Well, she didn't seem to care that it was my choice and what I felt was best for me! I do agree that OHSU is an excellent school! ~And if you qualify for in-state tuition, it makes it even better!! Sorry...I didn't mean to sound offended! Jenn

OHSU is not much cheaper if you are out of state! $5200 per term for out of state vs. $2800 in state. I believe they are on the quarter system so that's $15600 per school year at OHSU. Linfield offers good transfer scholarships. My financial aid package from Linfield was very generous. That's why I can afford to go there ~I'm far from being made of money!! Besides, classes are full and they received just as many applications as OHSU, so there are lots of people who are able to swing tuition.

I started Linfield's nursing program in September as junior transfer. So far everything is going well. I really like my professors and have some great classmates. The nursing program is located at the Portland campus. Very central location, easy to get by without a car. The streetcar/lightrail system can take you just about anywhere you need to go and stops right in front of campus. There are lots of places to live close by. You could probably car pool to clinicals since they are all over the place, but I don't see that as a problem. Heather in student services would be a good person to talk to if you have any other specific questions. Her email is [email protected] The main Linfield campus is in McMinnville, about 50 miles away. The only thing you would need to go there for is graduation ceremony. Good luck, hope you come to Portland! Aside from the rain, it's a great city. I grew up there (but live across the river in Washington now!) Jenn