OntheHorizon

The accelerated program starts in the summer and students have already completed some of the courses as prerequisites (such as A&P, nutrition, microbiology...). I don't think there is a way to switch from 3-yr to accel partway through. Sorry.

That was me! I didn't actually work for OHSU, but for PDX Doulas. We were based out of OHSU and got to have badge access to L&D and the MBU (mother baby unit AKA postpartum). It was really awesome and I'd love to chat about it. Fitting. I got my badge today, too. I was showing it off at my beau's work haha. I ordered used books online... hopefully I get the important ones in time for class!

aspiring.midwife, I can't write personal messages anymore for some reason. I'm sure we met at orientation, but I don't know who you are! :) let's be real friends! Steph

Does anyone commute by bike? I can't very well take a zillion books, let alone in a bulky rolling backpack, on my bike. In the winter I will be taking the bus, but I will never have my car with me to keep books in the trunk. Ohh life in Portland.

No I haven't gotten anything else yet and I'm starting to really stress about it! I even emailed the program advisor to find out what's going on. She said they're sending a welcome packet out "soon," and that registration opens May 11. But we newbies aren't expected to register right away I don't think. The packet should tell us what classes we need etc. I'm also anxiously awaiting financial aid info. I'm not prepared to pay for school yet and that's definitely another big stressor weighing on me. Hopefully those letters come soon so we can get our affairs in order and find out what scrubs to buy... I live in Portland. OHSU is up on a big hill overlooking the city and it's a really nice campus. It's a big pain in the butt to park up there, though. So in looking for a place to live, I'd recommend finding something near a bus line that heads up there or near the Max or Streetcar (our two lightrail systems). Good luck on finals and have a great visit up here. See you in June!

Make extra when you cook dinners such as stir fry, rice'n lentils, pasta.... bring it in a tupperware and microwave it for lunch. That way you know it's healthy because it's not processed, frozen junk. Make sure that there is plenty of protein (chicken, tofu, beans) in your meals because energy from protein lasts longer than carbs and you won't feel hungry as soon after eating. Good luck!

Hello! I got accepted to OHSU accelerated BSN to CNM program and I'm hoping to get in touch with my cohort before orientation. What are you doing to prepare? Where are you getting your supplies? Any recommendations for good banks (or whatever) for student loans? Did anyone have to apply multiple times before finally getting in? yadda yadda. Let's be friends!

Thanks for the video suggestions! It hadn't occurred to me to seek these types of videos out and now I'm excited to watch them all. Cheers!

I was placed on the wait-list for OHSU's ABM (to midwifery) program and I was so bummed I didn't even want to post here. But a month later (last week) they called me up to offer me a spot that had just opened!!!! I'm so thrilled to be in!!:heartbeat aspiring.midwife, looks like we'll be classmates in a few months. See you at orientation! thanks for your support, everyone.

:heartbeat I got the call today!! I have an interview with the midwifery department on Feb 5th! Anybody else hear back yet?

No way Studentmom2007! If there was a problem with your essay they would have called or sent you something to let you know you were missing part of the application. Don't worry about that part. :) Areawoman, I am in the same boat as you. Since I got that email about saving the two days in Feb I've been checking my email every hour and scraping the bottom of my mailbox. Still no word. I'm starting to get really nervous as those days approach! Let me know when you hear something. Cheers.

I am a doula, applying to midwifery school (finger crossed!). Most of the births I attend are in the hospital and I was starting to despair at the attitudes and interventions. But in December I attended my first homebirth and it was so amazing I was high on it for a month! Though it restored my love and faith in women and birth, my next hospital birth seemed all the more difficult.

Just wanted to celebrate the fact that my OHSU applications have officially been submitted! Now for the 3 months of nail biting ahead...

Accelerated Bachelors to Masters. It is my goal to become a Nurse Midwife, and OHSU offers a program where you are accepted to the ABS and the nurse midwifery progams at the same time.

I'm applying to OHSU ABM program, the OHSU ABS program, and also to Linfield College. I don't plan to send in my application until I've viewed and reviewed it and I feel more sure of everything. As far as I can tell, it doesn't matter when you submit, as long as it is before the deadline. I was waitlisted at OHSU for the ABM program last year. But I met with the head of the midwifery department recently who told me I was next in line (darnit!). So I feel somewhat encouraged, but still really nervous!!! Best of luck to you with your applications!