A Nursing Journey by Marissa Martes https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6 A Q&A with SSC for Natural Sciences en-us 2025-05-19 06:27:00 UTC 2026-04-14 18:30:11 UTC hello@padlet.com martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456798153 Add to this section the following:


3 things you learned from this presentation

2 things you want to know more about or

1 question you still have

]]> 2025-05-19 06:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456798153 martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456818891 2025-05-19 06:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456818891 Prerequisite Courses (Fall Only) martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456849837 BI 214/L (will eventually be renamed BI 234/L) - Microbiology

BI 231/L - Anatomy & Physiology 1 (first in 3-course, year-sequence)

BI 221Z/L - renamed BI 211/L course (Genetics requirement)

]]> 2025-05-19 06:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456849837 Non-Nursing Courses you can take early martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456861613 General education and elective courses

You need 87 non-nursing credits to graduate. This includes your prerequisites.  

  • Anatomy and physiology: 12 credits

  • Nutrition: 3 credits

  • Microbiology: 4 credits

  • Intro to genetics: 3 credits

  • Statistics: 3 credits

  • English: 8 credits

  • Humanities: 9 credits

  • Social science: 9 credits

  • Upper division non-nursing courses: 15 credits

  • Electives: 21 credits

]]> 2025-05-19 07:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456861613 martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456862763 I understand many people talk about nursing school being super challenging, is there anything that we can be doing now, prior to the nursing program, that could help us feel better prepared for the course?

]]> 2025-05-19 07:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456862763 Must Haves for Application martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456867074

  • 28 quarter/19 semester prerequisite credits

  • One anatomy and physiology course

  • An intermediate algebra/math 95 course (or higher) or pass a math placement test to place out of Math 95


    • You need a minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA and a C- or better in each course (most recent grade used).



    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456867074     Standing Out martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456869103

  • Finish the full anatomy and physiology series by the end of the fall term before your program starts

  • Complete all prerequisites by the end of the fall term before your program starts

  • Pass a college chemistry course with C- or better

  • Take credits at the host school for your campus (not a factor for Portland)

  • Hold a previous college degree

  • Have life or health care experience (explain in an essay response) 

  • Are an Oregon resident

  • Show commitment to working with diverse and underrepresented communities

  • Complete the optional questionnaire. This provides the admissions committee with a more holistic view of your background

    • ]]>     2025-05-19 07:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456869103     Trying to fill your schedule? martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456872924 Pursue a minor/certificate!


    You can finish it once accepted into OHSU.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456872924     Prereqs for Other programs martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456879720 "What is the best way to figure out how to complete the prerequisites for multiple schools that might require different courses?" 


    There is lot's of flexibility/overlap with prerequisites. You can design a schedule that works for your goals and constraints.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456879720     Complete Requirements martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456888652 Check off requirements and then focus on your application prep.


    Plan on attending the OHSU Nursing Mixer on Monday May 4, 2026 from 3 - 5 pm. The agenda will include a Tour of the OHSU facilities on campus and an Application Workshop hosted by an OHSU Admissions counselor.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456888652     martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456890281 When you are in the nursing program, what does it look like to explore different specialties. What is a realistic expectation of getting into your dream specialty after graduating with your nursing degree?

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456890281     Standing Out on Application martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456891911 OHSU wants to know how you will apply the skills/knowledge you have from your experiences to being a Nurse.


    Example: How can earning a Spanish certificate for Healthcare, aside from already being bilingual, impact nursing school application and benefit a future nursing career?

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456891911     Plan to Reapply martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456894220 If you are not accepted, make sure you schedule a call with an OHSU admission counselor to get valuable feedback for reapplication.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456894220     Pursue an Alternate Degree/prepare for Accelerated program martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456898904 Degrees with some overlap of Nursing prerequisites:


    Health & Exercise Science

    Psychology

    Healthcare Administration

    Biomedical Science - Pre-PA


    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456898904     If I take optional courses for the OHSU application at a different college, what's the process for notifying SOU that I've completed them? martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456905320 If you are planning to apply for a degree at SOU, you must submit official transcripts.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456905320     Fall Electives Recommended to Current Nursing students martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456929148 2025-05-19 07:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456929148 martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456932732 I will be on maternity leave starting in May.


    While I am away Dr. Vath will be supporting Pre-Nursing students. Her office is located in SU 321, vathc@sou.edu, and her direct number is 541-552-6652.  Please reach out to her with any questions.

    ]]>     2025-05-19 07:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3456932732     Email proginfo@ohsu.edu or connect with Ahlara Kent from OHSU! martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3457766086 2025-05-19 18:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3457766086 martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3457784171 How can you or Pre-Nursing students as a group be supported more going forward into next year?

    ]]>     2025-05-19 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3457784171     Degree martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865156628 2026-04-13 18:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865156628 Timeline martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865157530 2026-04-13 18:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865157530 SOU programs martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865158965 2026-04-13 18:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865158965 martesmr https://padlet.com/martesmr/7qwyl92ejyenh7a6/wish/3865184807 We will have a new group of Pre-Nursing students that we will be meeting with this summer. What's one thing you wished you would have learned early about applying to Nursing school?

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