ValerieBPDX

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  1. OHSU's Accelerated BSN program 2012

    ValerieBPDX replied to smallfry2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't think it matters if you have a few classes in progress. I was just starting Nutrition and Micro in winter quarter when I applied. I was waitlisted at first at OHSU but offered entry in May for...

  2. ITT Tech's New Program???

    ValerieBPDX replied to Joyfull77's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't think anyone is saying that having graduated from a for-profit college that accepts everyone who is willing to pay for it will automatically make you a bad nurse, or even a worse nurse than...

  3. OHSU ABSN June 2011 Start

    ValerieBPDX replied to lolac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yahoo! Congratulations to both of you! What is up with a fall Acc BSN? Did they say how many people in the

  4. OHSU ABSN June 2011 Start

    ValerieBPDX replied to lolac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sorry--I wasn't thinking. I should have been more coy and tried to get some intel. She said there was an update in my admission status and asked if I was still interested in my alternate position. I...

  5. OHSU ABSN June 2011 Start

    ValerieBPDX replied to lolac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I finally got off the waiting list today! Didn't take the offered spot because I am ready to roll at UP for the fall, but just wanted to let folks know they are working their way down the alternate...

  6. It's hard for me now!!!!

    ValerieBPDX replied to DavidOHSU's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So sorry you are having to make this tough decision. It is really hard when family obligations get in the way of the future you are working so hard for. My dad is in a VA hospital in CA--before he...

  7. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sorry, I was using the term imprecisely--I just meant a two-year degree. I genuinely doubt it matters which one you have. Re: the job market, I was only speaking to my own experience, as I know that...

  8. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    On the contrary--that's the perfect time to pay back debt aggressively. You're already used to being poor.

  9. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sorry for my useless opinion then. Crimony, three years?? Why would anyone go straight to OHSU under those circumstances? I assumed the choice was between slow and cheap or fast and expensive. I...

  10. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Not trying to influence you either way (though, full disclosure, I didn't apply to any CC programs because I definitely wanted the BSN and didn't want to take the extra year), but don't forget to...

  11. Wait listed for University of Portland Spring 2012

    ValerieBPDX replied to SophiaP's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Today I was offered to move from Spring 2012 to Fall 2011, and I took it. Hope you get your call by the weekend so you can

  12. Wait listed for University of Portland Spring 2012

    ValerieBPDX replied to SophiaP's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sophia, I didn't know you were #1 on the waitlist! What torture. But two of my World Religions classmates who got in to UP decided to go to Linfield instead. If that ratio holds up, you should be...

  13. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Sophia! Thank you. I am very sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I wanted you to have all the info I had. At the Providence Scholar interviews the Providence rep said UP had admitted far more...

  14. How does one pay for a School Like Linfield or University of Portland?

    ValerieBPDX replied to saribeari's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The pay scale was the same (or real close) for all RNs but many hospitals aren't hiring new ADNs anymore. Providence H&S is hiring only BSNs now. With the job market so tight (though I hear the...

  15. Who is applying for Linfield this go around?

    ValerieBPDX replied to saribeari's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Me too. Decided to go with UP--I got a Providence Scholar spot. I hope you all get in this summer! I kind of wish I could go everywhere because everyone has good things to say about each

  16. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Gardenstt, my prereq GPA for Linfield was in the 3.9 range, but I think they put a lot of stock into the Insight Resume. They better, because it was an awful lot of writing! I feel like I have heard...

  17. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    @Ginny, not everyone who applies is waitlisted! They said they were expecting about 800 applicants this year, and plenty of them get a plain old No. I will be hoping that you are high up on the

  18. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I got into Linfield for Summer 2011. :yeah:Would still have to borrow about $19K this year, but at least it's all worked out with federal loans and I wouldn't have to go digging for private money....

  19. OHSU ABSN June 2011 Start

    ValerieBPDX replied to lolac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I got a letter on 3/24 about being waitlisted at OHSU. Perhaps I am farther down than some of you--not counting on that as an option. LOL Lola, I am doing the same with Linfield 2nd degree BS prereqs...

  20. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hooray, Cinque! Congratulations--it must have been crazy competitive this year. So happy for

  21. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Good luck movin' on up, JD! Ginny, none of the places I applied do the score thing so I can't help with that but someone earlier asked if we could all post our "stats" so we could compare notes, so I...

  22. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I got a letter about OHSU accelerated BS yesterday--wait list. Eh. Said we might get offers as late as the week before class starts. That would give me a coronary. Just wanted to let people know some...

  23. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    ValerieBPDX replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I got my first letter today! I got in at University of Portland for Spring 2012. It is sad that it will be so much longer until I hear from any other schools. I also applied to OHSU and Linfield's...

  24. University of Portland Letters are Comming

    ValerieBPDX replied to saribeari's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I got my acceptance letter today! I am in for Spring 2012. I was hoping for fall, but I am so stoked to know I have at least one option. Also applied to OHSU's and Linfield's accelerated 2nd degree...