UP Providence Scholarship

tofutti · Apr 4, 2007

Hi Kris,

I'm waiting on that letter too. I'm still on the fence over whether I would take them up on it though, because of the strings attached.

The students I saw on interview day seemed like a top notch group. Professional, friendly, polished. It was an honor just to be included.

I'm stalking the mailman...

tofutti

KrisPDX · Apr 6, 2007

tofutti,

I've become quite the stalker myself...the not knowing is killing me...

I was thinking the same thing on interview day. Everyone looked so qualified and polished...Im sure everyone's interview went great. So how in the world are they going to decide? I know that the interviewers kind of handed in their notes to the panel who will make the decisions - so hopefully our interviewers took good notes! I called the nursing office the other day and they said "within 2 weeks" you'll have a letter. But thats what they said the day of the interview! I am so nervous....

Well, best of luck to you! Did you apply to any other programs?

tofutti · Apr 6, 2007

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edcampbe · Apr 7, 2007

Hello,

I'm a Providence Scholar who will be graduating from U of P in four weeks! I only applied to U of P when I was interested in nursing school and have not for a second regretted my decision. The faculty is great, the education is top notch, we have dedicated education units (the nurses want students and have completed a preceptor training class at U of P), and the Providence Scholars program + U of P will cover all of your tuition. U of P implemented new testing standards two years ago to better prepare students for NCLEX. Since the inception of the new NCLEX-prep exams, our classes have graduated with 98.6% and 100% first time pass rates on the NCLEX. Good luck to all of you applying to nursing school, but definitely choose U of P if you are fortunate enough to be accepted -- you won't regret it.

- Evan

tofutti · Apr 7, 2007

Hi Evan,

Were you able to get a facility and department that you wanted for your new grad job? That's my biggest concern.

Hi Kris,

I agree with you, I don't know how they'll decide which 20 get it, since all 60 looked good from what I could tell. It probably comes down to random chance.

tofutti

edcampbe · Apr 7, 2007

Tofutti,

Fortunately, my wife and I (both Prov Scholars) were placed in specialties we hoped to work in. Several Prov Scholars were not able to be placed in their specialties, but have the option of transferring to a different job within Providence after only 6 months of employment.

- Evan

tofutti · Apr 7, 2007

Still stalking mailman...I think if I actually got the prov scholarship I would take it. But it makes me feel better to say I don't want it. Coping mechanism ya know?

:monkeydance: tofutti

edcampbe · Apr 7, 2007

Good luck with everything. PM me if you have any more questions regarding the Prov Scholars program of U of P in general.

- Evan

KrisPDX · Apr 8, 2007

Tofutti - you got accepted and already started! That was really fast! Congratulations!!!! There are definite benefits to going to ADN-OHSU route, I agree, do you mind if I ask where you are going?

Im still waiting, trying not to get my hopes up, but they've been up for awhile now so its hard to break that. I really want to go to UP because Ive heard great things about the program and Providence seems like a great organization to work for. If I don't get the scholarship, I don't think I can afford to go to UP, although I really wish I could. I also applied to Linfield and OHSU, so we'll see. But UP is really my top choice.

Evan - so you are just finishing the program? but you have already been placed in a department? how does that work? also, has your class already taken the NCLEX?

KrisPDX · Apr 8, 2007

Evan -

do you know how many scholarships were awarded the year when you applied and received one? I heard that the numbers of scholarships awarded this year is at an all time low...something about the contract expiring or something...know anything about this?

NOINU · Apr 10, 2007

I Have Don't Know If I Would Take The Providence Scholarship Due To The Tax Issue. I Don't Want To Pay Taxes On That Money For Three Years. I Would Rather Have The Debt Myself And Have The Option For Applying For Jobs All Over The Country. My Question Is Whether Or Not (up) Is A Better Program Than Others Like Ohsu? What Have You Guys Heard?