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  1. How long does it take University of Portland to notify you?

    memlz233 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just applied to a few nursing schools. Some of them still have their applications open, but University of Portland just past the January 15th deadline. I'm DYING. Does anyone have an idea of how...

  2. University of Portland

    memlz233 replied to deasiac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am currently in the spring entry cohort. Most of the students in my cohort are transfer students....there are about 100 of us I'd say. Typically, the fall entry are "regular" juniors who have been...

  3. University of Portland

    memlz233 replied to deasiac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well I'm sure that your prior degree will only benefit you. I am pretty certain that they only really pay attention to the pre-reqs for nursing school. As far as Prov Scholars goes, I did apply and...

  4. University of Portland

    memlz233 replied to deasiac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    oh and I forgot to mention cost. The tuition is extremely expensive - about $15,000 a semester. 15x5 (for five semesters of nursing school) is 75,000 for total cost of tuition. HOWEVER, don't be...

  5. University of Portland

    memlz233 replied to deasiac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi there, I am going to start classes at UP for nursing on Jan 11th. I applied and got in on the first try (thank goodness). I went to a community college for pre nursing classes. My overall GPA was...

  6. Anyone have information about Air Force ROTC?

    memlz233 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am thinking about doing the AFROTC for nursing school. They will pay for 100% of my tuition, plus give me an allowance while ins chool. This is very appealing because the University of Portland is...

  7. Do hospitals help pay off student loans?

    memlz233 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    PLEASE help! I am wondering if any hospitals in oregon offer to pay off or aid their nurses in paying off student loans. I will be a nursing student in January at University of Portland and if I...

  8. Do hospitals help pay off student loans?

    memlz233 replied to memlz233's topic in Oregon Nursing

    yeah i applied for the prov scholars but i sucked up teh interview and did not get it. providence has tuition reimbursement, but it's only up to like 1500 and that's a drop in the bucket compared to...

  9. Question about Providence Scholarship Interview

    memlz233 replied to LittleTina's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't know exactly how many will be handed out, but i don't think it is very many. Last year I met with a woman who was involved with the process and she told me that they are waiting for some...

  10. Question about Providence Scholarship Interview

    memlz233 replied to LittleTina's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i have one too! I'm so nervous. I hope yours goes well

  11. I GOT MY LETTER!!!

    memlz233 replied to O2BNRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my letter too! I didn't think i'd get in the first time applying. but I was so excited. good luck to

  12. Nursing School acceptance and denials. Venting and Pats on the back.

    memlz233 replied to LiveYourDreams's topic in Oregon Nursing

    oh. sorry i didn't read this before I posted my thread. I'm sorry you didn't get in, but whatever you do DON'T pull your hair our or get discouraged. I am sure you will have better luck with the OCNE...

  13. How long does it take University of Portland to notify you?

    memlz233 replied to memlz233's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I KNOW! I didn't apply to OHSU because if I get into CCC or MHCC I'll go there my third year. Plus, their application process was crazy. I already had enough to deal with. haha. I hope all goes...

  14. How long does it take University of Portland to notify you?

    memlz233 replied to memlz233's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks so much. Well I hope I hear something...I'm a little nervous. but, even if i don't get in this time, I will apply next year. Good luck to

  15. African Americans in Oregon

    memlz233 replied to Codeda's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Portland is very liberal and diverse. I have never heard of oregon being racist. that is interseting to me. I'm not african-american, but I have african-american friends and I've never heard of them...

  16. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    memlz233 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    i have already replied to this post, but i just love this story so much. it's really

  17. Current Portland Area Student Nurses

    memlz233 replied to airbender's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have been going to CCC for my pre-reqs for a while now, and I love the school in general. I have always had great instructors and I have heard great things about the nursing program as well. My...

  18. Oregon Basics

    memlz233 replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Providence just recently put a hiring freeze on all jobs until further notice. just to let people

  19. Nursing pay in Portland!!

    memlz233 replied to smarge117's topic in Oregon Nursing

    from what i've seen it goes from 30-45 an hour, depending on experience and specialty. but providence health systems just froze any new hiring, and i think that a few other hospitals have too,...

  20. OHSU and other PDX area applicants for 2009

    memlz233 replied to studentmom2007's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just sent in my applications to MHCC, CCC, and UP. (i actually drove and hand delivered them). I'm just waiting to hear back from them...Good luck to you all!! I didn't want to apply to OHSU,...

  21. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    memlz233 replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this was an amazing post. I am SO glad to hear someone say this. Everyone tells you how rewarding nursing is, but NO one tells you how scary it can be the first year..so

  22. The Patient I Failed

    memlz233 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that is a beautiful story. very sad - there area tears running down my face at work! You will be blessed. You were just doing your job and i'm sure she knew that. At least she isn't suffering...

  23. Changing Careers at 29 - Am I Crazy?

    memlz233 replied to PreNurseKirk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are not crazy at all. i think you are a very brave, smart, amazing woman. I had several women in my prereq classes who were in the 50s. In fact, MOST of the people in my classes were 30-60. So...

  24. What is your pre-nursing GPA?

    memlz233 replied to ToxicShock's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are definitely being too hard on yourself. that is an amazing GPA. my GPA right now is a 3.8. and don't be so worried about it not being exactly a 4.0, most schools prefer students who have...

  25. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    memlz233 replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just applied for my schools. I hear back in march and april. I'm soo nervous. I hope I get in, or at least get an interview!!!! Good luck