Delfena

Thanks! I'm in my OB rotation now, and my clinical faculty was super helpful when it came to nursing care plans. :)

breast feeding, ineffective or interrupted (r/t knowledge defecit, etc)- this can also be tied to hemorrhage and prolonged first stage caregiver role strain (r/t premature birth, congenital defects, etc) coping, family: compromised (r/t role changes, family disorganization) fatigue (r/t stress, pregnancy, sleep deprivation)- r/t prolonged first stage, htn, pih parenting, readiness for enhanced self-esteem, situational low r/t poor feeding, etc sleep pattern, disturbed deficient knowledge (learning need) regarding reproduction, contraception, self-care, Rh factor- EDUCATION IS HUGE for PP moms acute pain/discomfort r/t Cesarean Section or 3rd degree laceration or episiotomy and operative lady partsl birth, etc deficient fluid volume (r/t pih, ghtn, hemorrhage) risk for impaired parent/infant attachment risk for injury risk for infection imbalanced nutrition, more or less than body needs anticipatory grieving- I'd save this for a demise risk for interrupted family process

Hi there! I'm basically in the same position as you, but with about 7 months to go in my BSN program. I'm an older student (career change) and went back to school to specifically pursue L&D nursing. So before I even applied, I went through a doula training course, and attended several births to get a feel for the hospital environment. I also joined AWHONN as a student (there's a great student discount) to stay up to date on relevant info. I've been volunteering in the NICU for 3 years (our local hospital doesn't have an L&D volunteer program, but the assistant manager of the unit also manages the mother/baby unit) to get to know the nurses, and show continued interest. I also just completed a breastfeeding education counselor course, so I'll have a certificate for that. And next month I'll be taking a bereavement doula training course, to further my information on stillbirth and miscarriage. I met briefly with the assistant manager I mentioned earlier, to pick his brain about how to get into those units as a new grad. He said it's tricky at his hospital (because they basically have to go with experience/longevity, due to union rules) but that he still recommended doing everything you can to show interest (certifications, classes, etc). So I'll probably be taking an NRP course before I graduate as well. Good luck to you!

I don't know if you've already made your decision, but I was in a similar situation last year. I was accepted to both OHSU (accelerated BSN) and to U of P as a transfer student. I already have a previous degree, so my path was a little different than yours. But I was super torn between the two schools, and really struggled with a decision. For me, OHSU would have been shorter (15 months vs 18) and would have also started earlier (transfer students have to wait until January to start at U of P). I interviewed graduates from both schools, and also asked nurses what they thought of students from each school. However, what it really came down to for me was the interaction I had with faculty and staff at both schools. OHSU felt much less personal, and less supportive (felt like they really just wanted you to prove yourself in a sink or swim fashion). U of P was super responsive with all my questions, and the interview I had for the Providence Scholar's Program was amazing - my interviewer and I both ended up getting teary-eyed. So after that those interactions I felt good about choosing U of P, even though it would take an extra year before I was done with the program. I do have to note that I was chosen as a Providence Scholar as well, so that helped my decision on the financial end (but it will still be about the same cost at OHSU, after including taxes that I'll have to pay). I definitely don't regret my decision to go to U of P, and I've had excellent experiences with all the staff and faculty so far. The instructors are awesome, and incredibly supportive. They treat me like a knowledgeable adult with valuable life experience, instead of a no-nothing student. So while I can't say what OHSU would be like, U of P has been great for me. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Fantastic! Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

We had to submit deposits by April 6th, but it was only $200.

I just forfeit my spot in the summer cohort (I was selected as a Providence Scholar for U of P and decided to go there). I contacted them last Friday, so hopefully they'll be moving someone off the waitlist ASAP.

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I appreciate your insight. :)

Oh, I forgot to mention that you have to pay taxes on the Prov. Scholar money, so with taxes added in, the tuition is just barely less than OHSU.

Hello! I've been going over this decision again and again in my head, and just when I think I've come to a conclusion, I think of something else that changes my mind! I could really use some advice from current or former students (or even if you just know someone who's gone through the programs). Thank you in advance! I was accepted to OHSU's accelerated BSN program, scheduled to start in June of this year. I was also accepted to University of Portland as a transfer student (I have a previous Bachelor's degree) which is scheduled to start in January of 2017. I interviewed for the Providence Scholar program (where U of P/Providence Health Systems pays for just over 80% of your tuition if you work for Providence for 3 years after graduation). We were supposed to be alerted of the Prov Scholar decisions this week, but apparently one of the coordinators had to leave town, and they've delayed the decisions until week after next. So while I thought I'd have everything all planned out this week, I'm still in turmoil! If I don't get the Prov Scholar program, my decision is easily made... I'll go to OHSU because I can't afford U of P's tuition on my own. But if I am offered a spot in the Prov program, I don't know what to do. Here are my issues: - OHSU is a shorter program (15 vs 18 months) and starts earlier. I would graduate a full year earlier if I did this program. - OHSU is an accelerated program, and I'm just a bit nervous about the pace/workload. I have a toddler, and my husband works full time. - The feeling I get from U of P (thus far) has been really supportive.. Everyone's been super nice and approachable, and they make it feel more individualized. OHSU has given me the feeling of just being a much larger institution... I've gotten a "Everyone wants to come here, so we don't need to make an effort to engage/support you" attitude. That might be totally off, but it's just the feeling I've gotten so far. - U of P will equal a guaranteed job after graduation for those in the Prov Scholar program. I'm also a little concerned about the flooded Portland market, so a job guarantee would be nice. If all things were equal (same length of program, same start date, same pace) I would choose U of P. But I just can't decide with things how they are. Does it make more sense to just jump right in and get it over in 15 moths at OHSU? And cross my fingers I get hired somewhere relatively quickly? Or should I wait and start U of P in January, not graduating until summer of 2018, but be guaranteed a job? I know this is a "good" problem to have (if I get the scholarship!) and I feel incredibly lucky to have been accepted to both of these wonderful institutions. But the stress I'm feeling now is even more than I felt during the application period! I'd love to hear any advice! Thank you!

I wasn't able to find the summer cohort Facebook group... I only saw the 2015-2016 groups. Can someone post a link? Thanks!

Okay, thanks anyway! I did talk to admissions, and they put my name on a list, and said they'd let me know if someone contacted them about switching to summer. I'm a little nervous.. So if any of you other fall admits want to start earlier, please let me know! :)

I swear there was a post yesterday from someone saying they could switch cohorts with me, but now I don't see it... Was it deleted? Or am I missing it somehow? I'd love to chat!

Hooray! Congrats! I was accepted to summer as well, but I'm asking to switch to fall. We were told that the ABSN-CNM students were starting in the summer, and would have priority for maternal-child clinical placements. That's my main area of interest, so I'm hoping to switch cohorts. :)

Congrats! :)