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  1. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Any applicants get correspondence from Clackamas

  2. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Clackamas has the worst website for Nursing out of the local schools. Hardly any information or statistics for the applicants. Mt. Hood, OHSU and other local schools give you decent information from...

  3. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    40 point cut off is defintely not the case! I still have my rejection letter from last

  4. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you make the cut off for points.... You will be invited for an interview followed by a proctered essay immediatey after the group

  5. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I believe the points of those accepted for interview do not include the point you may earn in the

  6. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So for my MHCC app... - GPA: 3.91 - Points: 58.13 (if I calculated them correctly.) Interesting MHCC 2007 statistics... Total number of applicants:793 Number of students interviewed:138 Number of...

  7. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    How did you calculate your points for GPS. I was reviewing the app materials and it just stated a max of 40 points for GPA. So I assume a 4.0 worth 40 points... a 3.913 would be 39.13 poits, etc. Is...

  8. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    OregonBSN replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Last year the cut off was 47 points. I missed it by 1.42 points with a 3.81

  9. Did anyone win the PCC lottery?

    OregonBSN replied to icbinb's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I didn't apply to PCC but I'll be looking forward to the PCC joining

  10. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    OregonBSN replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Confirmed. Linfield College - Portland Campus only looks at prerequisite GPA when

  11. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    OregonBSN replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, knew that... thanks though...

  12. Help with decision about ASN or BSN

    OregonBSN replied to Lericalpoet's topic in Male Nursing Students

    One thing I found in my process of changing careers to Nursing is that there are people of all ages making this move. For me an ASN program would be great, an Accelerated program would be better, but...

  13. Any RN's gone the Paramedic route prior to Nursing?

    OregonBSN replied to MedicGirl33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here in Oregon, many programs give you points in the Nursing School admission process for having your

  14. Help with decision about ASN or BSN

    OregonBSN replied to Lericalpoet's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do you have a previous degree? If so you may qualify for an Accelerated BSN

  15. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    OregonBSN replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For everyone who a been turned down, keep trying! When I didn't get in the first round it really made me search deep and see if this is really what I wanted, it has made me even more determined to...

  16. How many parents in here?

    OregonBSN replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A Dad here with a 22 month old and another on the way in 3 months! I think I have it easier than the Moms in my classes - don't see how they do it. I don't think I would have earned such good grades...

  17. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    OregonBSN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I will admit I was a little bit apprehensive in telling my buddies... I got some ribbing for the guys... and I told them they could call me "Gaylord Focker" to which they laughed and just called me...

  18. ABSN vs. BSN

    OregonBSN replied to buckeye rosie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the Portland, Oregon metro area the Accelerated BSN programs are just as competitive as the BSN and ADN programs. Most schools here average between 600 and 900 applicants each year. If you have...

  19. Anyone have a student planner that they love?

    OregonBSN replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use my Mac and my iPhone. The calendar syncs automatically and I can easily enter new dates/events on the go. You can also set alerts for important events. Paperless and backed-up online and in...

  20. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    OregonBSN replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Linfield College - Portland Campus. I reviewed all of my materials and I am fairly sure it is pre-requisite GPA only. With that said, I have emailed the school to confirm. From Linfield's information...

  21. How long did it take you to get accepted?

    OregonBSN replied to BP63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I applied to 2 programs in 2006 and didn't get in with a 3.82 GPA. Trying again this year and applying to five schools with a 3.92

  22. Poll: Where are you applying?

    OregonBSN replied to kirs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Portland, Oregon Area: Oregon Health Sciences University (BSN: 3 Years) Linfield College - Portland Campus (Accelerated BSN: 18 months) Clackamas Community College (ADN: 2 year w/ option for a BSN +1...

  23. Are there any accelerated BS to BSN programs in Oregon?

    OregonBSN replied to rgb's topic in Oregon Nursing

    For People Still Looking (As of 12/2007) Oregon Accelerated BSN Programs Oregon Health Sciences University (minimum 3.0 GPA on ALL previous course work) Linfield College - Portland Campus (minimum...

  24. Are BSNs and Accelerated BSNs as hard to get into as ASN in the Community College??

    OregonBSN replied to Rtkam's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Most of the Community Colleges in Portland use a point system. PCC does use a lottery system but in 2010 they will be joining other schools in the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education, using a...

  25. Pioneer Pacific Lpn Program

    OregonBSN replied to Rtkam's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am going the ADN or Accelerated BSN route.... where ever I can get accepted first. My reasoning is that it's the shortest route possible to earning my RN. Like most second career people, the less...