[jemommyRN]

Originally Posted by Veke-RN2B

I've had some time to think about my decision about OLOL.....I realize that everything won't be perfect when starting anything in life. I also realize that I could gain valuable experience by starting in med-surg. I guess you can't believe everything you hear, which someone once told me that med-surg is one of the less desirable specialities to work in. Whether these patients be old, crazy, or a pure pain in the behind they need caring nurses. I have never worked in med-surg but if someone on here could tell me exactly what med-surg nurses would do would help a great deal. I am willing to give 2 yrs to Tulane if I'm guaranteed a job at the end where I can get experience so I can eventually move to the speciality of my choice. Do they start their OLOL grads out at a decent hourly rate to start?

The only reason that I have heard med surg to be undesireable is because of the patient load that is placed on you. I also heard that it IS truly the best place to go first then venture out from there. But I (personally) already know that I would like to work in ICU and I will be unhappy in med surg for two years waiting to get to ICU. From a reliable human resouce personnel, the new grads are starting at $21.00/hr. This is among one of the highest in the city. So, like I said, if you don't mind working med surg, then by all means do it. You will not be able to work (that is what the stipend is for. It is about $750.00/ month). It can be used for living expenses or tuition (~$7500-8000).
I know that if you decide to complete this program then you'll be fine, but just letting you know the things that they won't. Let me know what you decide to do, if you don't mind. I wish you blessings in what ever it is that you decide. And if you do get into the program, tell me what its really like from your perspective.

[angel 4]

I received your PM. I also reply back to you on PM. Again, I am sorry for the wait.

[RahRah]

I applied to Charity School of Nursing and OLOLC. I need slightly more pre-requisites at OLOLC like Chem 100 and PSYC 230, but the program is shorter. Time is a huge factor. How does everyon with a Bach. degree feel about having to go back to school for RN training?

[jemommyRN]

I had to get adjusted to the fact that I was returning to school. I just had to accept that their aren't many jobs in my field with a BS (chemistry). It was a blow to the pride but I had to do it.

[little_red8]

Originally Posted by jemommy

I had to get adjusted to the fact that I was returning to school. I just had to accept that their aren't many jobs in my field with a BS (chemistry). It was a blow to the pride but I had to do it.

Hi, I have applied to the accelerated program in New Orleans with OLOL, and I was wondering if you found out anything else since your last string? I also have a degree in Chemistry from LSU, but I am working for a staffing agency as a tech recruiter, and need more money/career. As a nurse I would like to either go to anesthesia school or work labor and delivery or maybe even get into clinical research. What is med-surg? Are you positive that you HAVE to work in that for 2 years? I was excited about training at Tulane b/c I hear its one of the best programs in the state, but I live in BAton Rouge, and I'm married so I will have other issues to deal with if I get accepted. I have also applied to a 2 year program in BR, but the 10 month options seems so much nicer. What do you think?

[jemommyRN]

Originally Posted by little_red8

Hi, I have applied to the accelerated program in New Orleans with OLOL, and I was wondering if you found out anything else since your last string? I also have a degree in Chemistry from LSU, but I am working for a staffing agency as a tech recruiter, and need more money/career. As a nurse I would like to either go to anesthesia school or work labor and delivery or maybe even get into clinical research. What is med-surg? Are you positive that you HAVE to work in that for 2 years? I was excited about training at Tulane b/c I hear its one of the best programs in the state, but I live in BAton Rouge, and I'm married so I will have other issues to deal with if I get accepted. I have also applied to a 2 year program in BR, but the 10 month options seems so much nicer. What do you think?

I sent you a pm

[Hopeful-RN-NOLA]

Has anyone heard back from OLOLC besides the letter acknowledging that they've received their application? Anyone begin interviews with them yet for entering class Fall 2005?

[little_red8]

Interviews won't be until march or april, after the deadline. I wish it was a rolling process, b/c mine was the first application submitted for the 05 class. I guess we will all have to be patient.

[imhotep6]

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I applied to OLOL but realized I didn't want to drive to N.O. 5 days a week.

I am now at SLU in their accelerated program. It is from Jan 2005 to Aug 2006, and you receive a BSN not ASN.

[little_red8]

I can't find any information about that program online. How did you hear about it, and what are the prereqs?

Originally Posted by imhotep6

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I applied to OLOL but realized I didn't want to drive to N.O. 5 days a week.

I am now at SLU in their accelerated program. It is from Jan 2005 to Aug 2006, and you receive a BSN not ASN.