Saint Luke's BSN Program

Michaela, RN · Nov 5, 2013

Hey guys,

I will be beginning my last semester at St. Luke's in January... I'm more than happy to answer any questions yall might have about the school, supplies, etc. Just let me know!

Also,

Accepted applicants will receive both a letter and a phone call! Good luck!!!

degratrj · Nov 5, 2013

I called the Admissions Director and he said that this week, midweek, accepted students should get a call. The front desk person told me the November 4th date. Michaela, I've relied on your posts to get me through this process. Thanks for being so responsive. I do have a couple of questions. Are scholarships available for First Semester fall students? How was your financial aid. Were there any students that you know of that were admitted that couldn't go because of the money? I've heard the school is already too small for the student body, do you feel the crunch? How happy are you? Would you choose St. Luke's again? Is the workload manageable for a mom? Finally, what do they say in the call? Thanks in advance.

Michaela, RN · Nov 6, 2013

Degratrj,

On the dates, don't stress if you don't hear by then... Their processes are often a little slower than they anticipate.

Scholarships are available to every student-- some are based on need, others on merit. The Foundation Scholarship application is usually available a month to two months prior to the start of classes. That would be your best bet in 1st semester. For the application, you write one essay and it puts you in the running for several scholarships. I have received one every semester, as do most students who apply.

Financial aid was very helpful. The one thing to know about St. Luke's is they tend to process financial aid more slowly than other, larger schools, due to the smaller student population. Don't stress if yours isn't completed in the time you are used to. Although it is kind of inconvenient, if for some reason your aid is not processed by the first day of classes, they will not kick you out. Don't worry! :) (unless it's due to your failure to submit it on time lol)

I, personally, don't know of anyone who could not attend because of funds. I, myself, have had to take out loans to live on -- I have a child, etc, and I am making it work! I'm sure you can too! :)

The student population is outgrowing it's building. There is talk of adding on to the building, but I don't know for sure what their plans are. It hasn't interfered with my learning, however.

I am happy with my decision to go to St. Luke's. There are some things I would change, but I would have found that in any program. The faculty are VERY responsive to student needs and have a very democratic approach to their program. The most frustrating part of the school, IMO, is that there are several online site you must access to complete assignments, and until you are used to that, it will frustrate you. I'm sure many schools are this way though. I would choose St. Luke's again.

The workload is manageable for a mom -- I have a 6 year old and my fiancé has a 6, almost 7 year old. Honestly, we don't share much of the work in the house (I do it all) and I have a 4.0 nursing GPA. I would say the biggest thing is to not get behind in your coursework, as a matter of fact, get ahead if possible. That has saved me numerous times.

When they called me, they just congratulated me and told me I had been accepted. They said I would receive a packet of paperwork to be filled out and returned, including immunizations, etc... They also told me when to return my acceptance fee by.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions!

degratrj · Nov 6, 2013

So, I think the jig is up. I talked with the Admissions director today and he said that most of the applications that came back from committee have already been called. So, I believe its either waitlist or denied for me. I have a 3.9 and 86% on TEAS with just Micro and Stats to complete this semester. There must be some really incredible candidates this year. I'm sad, but still hopeful.

spoonfulofrunning · Nov 6, 2013

sad face. I checked my mail and don't have a letter either.

degratrj · Nov 6, 2013

Spoonful, I don't think anything has been sent yet, but the accepted on the first round have mostly been called already. They call of the accepted. So, its a bummer. What are your stats?

ajf77820 · Nov 6, 2013

Hey all, I received a call today from the school confirming my acceptance. I have not received a letter in the mail yet, though. They said they will send that out sometime this week. Has anyone else heard back? Good luck to everyone!!

spoonfulofrunning · Nov 7, 2013

Good news here...I received a call today! I'm waiting for the letter before I announce it to my family though. Yes, I'm a bit of a skeptic.

degratrj · Nov 7, 2013

Me too!!! I'm super excited. Congratulations!

spoonfulofrunning · Nov 7, 2013

Awesome! Congratulations!

Stkn · Nov 16, 2013

Hey spoonful I know that you are reapply for the program this semester, I have a question since I am on the waiting list and was told to reapply for fall 2014! I was told to renew my application and new transcript updated and don't need to submit reference letter and personal say as well as resume!! Was it happened same to you last time!!?

spoonfulofrunning · Nov 16, 2013

I submitted new letters, new app fee, updated transcripts, and a resume (but this wasn't directly required the last time I applied). I did not write a new essay.