CuriousMe

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  1. Newbie here, just taking prereqs

    CuriousMe replied to NewPathforKJ's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I agree with marachne, I was just accepted to OHSU, OCNE and I did all my prereqs at a community college. I even called their admissions office before I started school and asked if they weight...

  2. Associates or Bachelors?

    CuriousMe replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly, it is more than 3 course....but very doable. Oh and i forgot to say that the general electives have to be at a 300-400 level. So, there may be prerequisites for them as well. I think the...

  3. General Chemistry vs. BioChemistry

    CuriousMe replied to nbrody's topic in General Students

    Your nursing program requires a year of 200 level gen chem and then a year of 300 level organic chem? I've never heard of a nursing program require that....very cool. What program is it? I'm taking...

  4. General Chemistry vs. BioChemistry

    CuriousMe replied to nbrody's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean.....I now understand the chemical difference between racemic and lev-albuterol and why the lev-albuterol will likely have substantially less side effects :-) I've only done a year...

  5. Associates or Bachelors?

    CuriousMe replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here is what is taken in the last year, in addition to two terms of a foreign language. (see attached)

  6. Should boyfriend help me out?

    CuriousMe replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    I can't even believe I read this. OP - It's not anyone's job to support you but you. If he'd like to help in some small way, that would be a lovely gesture.....but I'm thinking if he offered to help,...

  7. Quit nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    why are you waiting to see a counselor? it seems to be the thing that has the greatest chance of making the biggest difference. you're young, and i think it's pretty rare for a young person to really...

  8. Oregon 2008: How I Earn My Acceptance Letter

    CuriousMe replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Kind of. On the first page of the app, you declare what campus you're applying for. On the very last page, you can rank, in order of preference, where else you would like to be considered for. I...

  9. Anyone applying to Chemeketa CC?

    CuriousMe replied to kermit27908's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Congrats on getting in to Lane and good luck there. A bunch of my friends are starting with you Peace,

  10. Help with Nursing school stress

    CuriousMe replied to CaringBella's topic in General Students

    I've just been accpted to nursing school, but in general when I'm stressed I have to do some thing active that also requires my concentration. Just relaxing only gives me time to think about...

  11. Oregon 2008: How I Earn My Acceptance Letter

    CuriousMe replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You need to choose which campus you'd like to apply to. You can designate which campuses you'd like to also be considered for.....but I was told a campus will only look at those names if they don't...

  12. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    CuriousMe replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Be sure to check the website of each school you'd like to apply to, as even all the OCNE school's do it differently. For example, Lane Community College used a proctored essay instead of an interview...

  13. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    I'm very fortunate to have received an amazing scholarship that will pay 90% of my unmet need. So, my big financial aid number (including tuition, fees, books, room & board, etc) minus my other...

  14. Oregon 2008: How I Earn My Acceptance Letter

    CuriousMe replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    to keep it uniform, here is a general format to follow: 2008 oregon ocne schools, portland area colleges & universities with an adn or bsn program. i will be attending: ohsu, ashland my...

  15. Admissions Questions to university

    CuriousMe replied to VARGAS7737's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What attributes do you bring to the nursing profession? What do you do to handle stress? A question of some sorts about cultural competency. Talk about an example of a time you successfully worked on...

  16. Classes While Waiting...

    CuriousMe replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL...that's exactly what it was I had a lot of A+'s which are worth 4.3....not a 4.0....and thank you :) Peace,

  17. Are you afraid you won't graduate this spring?

    CuriousMe replied to girls1's topic in General Students

    :ancong!:

  18. Cumulative GPA & PRE-req GPA & which program?

    CuriousMe replied to JustJane2008's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just got into OHSU, Ashland (OCNE). I think the only grades they look at are the 45 prerquisite credits. I would try and have my prereq GPA as close to 4.0 as possible. The other thing is look...

  19. curious BSN OR ADN why?

    CuriousMe replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going for a BSN because I want to be an NP...so need my MSN. Peace,

  20. Did you need Excel for Chem or Bio

    CuriousMe replied to Piglet68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished a year of General Chemistry and didn't use Excel at all (despite a proficiency). We had a graphing program that was tied to different probes (temp, pH, etc). The program put...

  21. Classes While Waiting...

    CuriousMe replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on how the nursing school judges admission. Last year I had a 4.2 and didn't get in because I wouldn't finish my third term of A&P until the Spring and there were 15 admission points...

  22. What is your major?

    CuriousMe replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    pre-nursing

  23. any instructors or such out there

    CuriousMe replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    Apology accepted, and apologizing is a great way to try and work out conflicts with different personality types. I wish you well in your future endeavors. Peace,

  24. any instructors or such out there

    CuriousMe replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I've read this whole post and I guess I don't know what your point is Peaches. Are you merely looking for a place to vent about how unfairly the world has treated you? As near as I can tell,...

  25. To all getting set to start...

    CuriousMe replied to Mexarican's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What a kind message :) Thanks, it's so valuable to get advice from someone who has recently walked down this road. I just got my letter yesterday and I'm trying to decide whether I should take two...