Any accelerated SELU students out there???

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Hi everyone

I was wondering were there any Southeasten University Louisiana "SELU" accelerated of future accelerated students out there. I barely see threads with anyone saying much about the program at SELU. I was wondering how is it so far? Also, as of the past semesters, what was the minimum GPA cutoff? If anyone knows anything, please let me know.

I plan on applying this fall for Spring 2012 semester. I would like to know how are clinicals? (Meaning the times and day). Also, how are you managing the course laod? I know with every person it's different, so I would like to get different perspectives. What are the best supplemental materials/books needed? Are you working while in the program? If so, how are you managing with working? Just any essential information!

I think I am getting really worried because I pretty much used all my student loans for my first degree, so know I am worried about how will I pay for nursing school. I am really trying to get a position at a local hospital so I could possibly participate in a tuition reimbursement program. I am also considering private loans:uhoh3: Any advice????

Thanks for your time. I know this is a lot lol! Oh and the first two paragraphs are for any SELU nursing student. The last is for anyone...Feel free to respond!!!:D

@NurseMaybeBaby, I've read a few of your responses on some of the SELU accelerated nursing threads and was hoping that you could answer a few questions for me! I'm taking the rest of my pre-reqs at Southeastern in the spring and applying for the accelerated program in February for the Fall 2014 start date. I don't know anyone in the program now so I was hoping that you could give me some more information, any information really...how you like the program, clinicals, teachers, etc.

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Hey!

I am currently in the third semester at SELU in the traditional program. This should be my last semester, but I had a medical issue and I had to go part-time for two semesters. Now, I won't graduate until next December, but that's life. I do have two accelerated students in my clinical group, eight total students.

I live in Mandeville right now. All my classes are in Baton Rouge, aside from clinicals. Those are in Hammond for me this semester. I enjoy it. It's a lot of work. They say third semester is the worst. It's a lot of material. Classes are fine. Instructors are good. My friends in the accelerated program are tired, but they are surviving. Not having breaks takes a toll on them. The program is good. I have confidence in my nursing abilities during clinicals, and I do well on the ATI tests that are required. They function as indications of NCLEX success. Ask me anything you would like. I have email notifications of replies, so I won't miss it.

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Do you have any information on acceptance rates of 2014 nursing? I'm PRAYING I get in to the accelerated program with a 3.6. I hate my job and can't take doing this much longer! I applied for the program that starts this May.... just waiting for my results :(. Any recommendations? Do you study for the NCLEX now or are you waiting until your last semester? I'm taking my last pre req online now while I'm working.... curious about that too... is working a part-time job do-able in the accelerated program? I can't see just living off of these loans... they won't last long. I'm excited and worried. I didn't bother applying elsewhere. I live near selu so that Is where I would like to go (aside from clinicals)

Thanks for any help you may have

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I am applying for the traditional program and I was told by my advisor that the cut off GPA has been a little over a 3.3 the past few semesters. I'm not sure about the accelerated program but I've heard most people say it's easier to get in.

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

@Biologist2RN - did you get in? I am debating applying for the spring. I am currently in biomedical research but really want to move into more clinical stuff/research nursing. I live in NOLA so the commute will be a bear, but it's only 18 months. I am also applying to LSU - still debating between trad or accelerated there.

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Well it only took me forever to answer you back, never got a notification! Sorry! But YES! I got in and have been doing well with only the occasional (MAJOR) breakdown! I went the accelerated route and am SO glad I did. Traditional students all say they dont know how "we" do it, but honestly I dont know how they do! The classes that are "shortened" into either two week classes (interim) or summer classes are better that way in my opinion. Otherwise they would be dragging them out! Freaking community lab is the most drawn out class you will ever have and you write like a 25-30 pg paper on CRAP! (Sorry, had to vent) the program is hard because it's time consuming, the material is not hard! Now, this is coming from someone who is entering third semester in a week so.... The worst is yet to come so I've heard! Pray that I make it through with ease! I hope you got in by the way! Im going to try to figure out why Im not getting these notifications until next time!

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Hi! Can you tell me more about the program? I'm hoping to start in January 2016. I have 2 kids, one will be almost 4 and the other will be 14 months. Do you think it is doable with kids? Thanks!

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Again not getting notifications! Did you end up entering the program? I finished in December and am finally done! Let me know how things went @KristinSheree

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

I ended up going to Charity made more sense than commuting to Hammond/BR. Entering 3rd semester. Love it.

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Hi! Can you tell me more about the program? I'm hoping to start in January 2016. I have 2 kids, one will be almost 4 and the other will be 14 months. Do you think it is doable with kids? Thanks!

Hi, did you get in?

Yes it's doable with kids. I had 2 small kids and a part time job when I went through the program. It was rough, not gonna lie. But if you are determined and want to do it, you can.

Good luck!!

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Hello! Anyone still lurking around here? Id love more info on admissions to the accelerated programs? I'd be coming from California. So, any info would be helpful. ...Does anyone know if the GPA is based on overall or just pre reqs? Is cost of living high out there? please anyone.

...I replied to you Biologisttorn because you Daud you respond to replies lol...i hope someone sees this!

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Hi there! Did you ever start the program,?

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