M.Grasshopper

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  1. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hey I think this is fair but I will add that ALL my prerequisite science courses at Sylvania were incredible - better than most of my previous university experiences. Students in the science classes...

  2. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    To toss a little gas on the fire here but it is pretty ugly:eek: and this thread could use a little humor along with all the support and really useful info people are sharing. Hang in there...

  3. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm still 98% sure I will end up at OHSU but before I had that option I was really hoping that CCC would come through it did and it is still something I'm considering- but more to your question, I...

  4. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm so glad you made this post - I'm in a very similar situation. Accepted to the same schools decided on OHSU but the money issue is now very real and I am now vacillating a bit between OHSU and CCC...

  5. OHSU -- Accepted!

    M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yep will start the process this weekend - My friends actually call me "grasshopper". Will see if you can figure it out. Looking forward to meeting you all as well. Have a great

  6. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Not to worry - I'll be happy to do that for

  7. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I did my prerequisites at PCC and will finish my CNA a Clackamas (CCC) tomorrow morning. So here are my 2 cents. First the facilities at CCC are the best in town beautiful new building and labs....

  8. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    SWEEEEEET!

  9. OHSU -- Accepted!

    M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    if you are really undecided - that is a great "dilemma" to have. grab your favorite beverage and start pondering the oh so wonderful options. nice

  10. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have started to reply to this question a couple of times and find it really hard to layout my personal stats - so I'll try to answer by giving my strategy and a little background - I hope it helps....

  11. OHSU -- Accepted!

    M.Grasshopper replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I heard this as well via the grapevine. Last year they had 32 BSN spots (8 per clinical instructor) at the PORTLAND campus. Apparently because of state funding budget cuts they lost one clinical...

  12. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Couldn't agree more. Particularly the grateful

  13. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Mugged the postman, jumped up and down with big envelope and wife, couldn't sleep, and can't stop smiling - OHSU it is! Still not sure how and why but I'm running with it. I have always believed...

  14. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hang in there. Monday could very well bring good

  15. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Congrats to all!!!!!! - I will now be stalking my

  16. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think its OK to let you know that its handwriting and you will be able to reference what you have written. Good

  17. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm curious what others think as well. I keep telling myself I would be happy with any option (knock on wood, spin around three times, rub on that lucky rabbits foot) but having a choice would be...

  18. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Count me in as well for MHCC interview! with 58 or 59 pts. Good luck to

  19. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You nailed it - my better half sits on two local admission boards for another health care related profession and we talk about this a lot. No matter how structured a review points rubric may be,...

  20. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Probably does help sort this stuff out to note the points - I have 61 going into the interview I'm guessing thats just about in the middle of the range (mean) but its just a wild guess. Hang in there...

  21. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just got my letter for CCC but have not heard from MHC. Thought I would chime in case you're waiting to hear from CCC. Best of luck to

  22. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    M.Grasshopper replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have been stalking the last couple of weeks and wanted to thank those who have made phone calls and updated. Like many of you I'm waiting on OHSU, CCC, and MHCC. Didn't think it would get to me but...