anyone applied to LE Fletcher???

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I was just wondering if anyone here has applied to LE Fletcher's Practical Nursing program? I got a letter inviting me to orientation so I assumed that I was accepted. But, now I hear that being invited to orientation does not mean that you are accepted. So when do you find out if you are accepted? Orientation is August 1st and classes begin a few weeks later. I sure hope they don't wait until two days before classes to decide who gets in. It's been really confusing!!

I just hope I get in because I'm really looking forward to it.

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I was just wondering if anyone here has applied to LE Fletcher's Practical Nursing program? ]

I had called earlier this year to have my name placed on the waiting list for information on the RN program. I haven't heard anything though. I talked to a counselor at Nicholls that mentioned they probably wouldn't be ready until late this year or next. I'm assuming the Practical Nursing program is different?

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I was just wondering if anyone here has applied to LE Fletcher's Practical Nursing program? ]

I had called earlier this year to have my name placed on the waiting list for information on the RN program. I haven't heard anything though. I talked to a counselor at Nicholls that mentioned they probably wouldn't be ready until late this year or next. I'm assuming the Practical Nursing program is different?

Yea, they are trying to switch the 2 year RN program from Nicholls to Fletcher but no one knows when that will be. I was going to wait until then but I decided to go ahead and go this route instead of waiting. The practical nursing program is the LPN. I've just had alot of trouble getting information on when they will decide who gets in. I got a letter for orientation but they say that doesn't guarantee that your accepted. I guess I will see then!

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I was just wondering if anyone here has applied to LE Fletcher's Practical Nursing program? ]

I had called earlier this year to have my name placed on the waiting list for information on the RN program. I haven't heard anything though. I talked to a counselor at Nicholls that mentioned they probably wouldn't be ready until late this year or next. I'm assuming the Practical Nursing program is different?

Hello I am new to the forum and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

This is my first time hearing about LE Fletcher. I am an LPN and interested in the RN program. Can you tell me how I can find out more about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Where are you from? I currently live in N.O.

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Yea, they are trying to switch the 2 year RN program from Nicholls to Fletcher but no one knows when that will be. I was going to wait until then but I decided to go ahead and go this route instead of waiting. The practical nursing program is the LPN. I've just had alot of trouble getting information on when they will decide who gets in. I got a letter for orientation but they say that doesn't guarantee that your accepted. I guess I will see then!

Good luck on your orientation date!

I wish I had known about this program a year ago. Once I enrolled in Nicholls I learned the news of their plans to do away with the ADN program and have Fletcher take it over. Next year I hope to apply for the BSN program in nursing, but I'm keeping the option of Fletcher's open. Like you, I wish they'd give more information out. Hopefully they'll mail something once it's been approved by the state.

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Hello I am new to the forum and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

This is my first time hearing about LE Fletcher. I am an LPN and interested in the RN program. Can you tell me how I can find out more about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Where are you from? I currently live in N.O.

L E Fletcher Technical Community College - Main Campus, Chancellor

310 Saint Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

(985) 857-3655

(985) 857-3689 (fax)

Hi, I listed the address and phone numbers for the school. The best thing to do is give them a call. They have been in the process of becoming accreditted by the state. I've been told they should be up and running anywhere from the end of this year to the first of '06. They offered to put my name on a mailing list for when they do open. I'm currently attending Nicholls. I had hopes of getting into a two year program first and then later going back for a BSN. Nicholls did inform me they would keep the two year program opened until the Fletcher program is up and running.

Also, since you are a LVN you may not be required to take a test, but there is one that is given (PAX) before applicants can even apply for the two year program. I was told by a counselor that Fletcher may require this, but they weren't positive. I went a head and took the test to be on the safe side.

I live in Galliano..

I hope the information helps :)

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College - Main Campus, Chancellor

310 Saint Charles Street, Houma, LA 70360

(985) 857-3655

(985) 857-3689 (fax)

Hi, I listed the address and phone numbers for the school. The best thing to do is give them a call. They have been in the process of becoming accreditted by the state. I've been told they should be up and running anywhere from the end of this year to the first of '06. They offered to put my name on a mailing list for when they do open. I'm currently attending Nicholls. I had hopes of getting into a two year program first and then later going back for a BSN. Nicholls did inform me they would keep the two year program opened until the Fletcher program is up and running.

Also, since you are a LVN you may not be required to take a test, but there is one that is given (PAX) before applicants can even apply for the two year program. I was told by a counselor that Fletcher may require this, but they weren't positive. I went a head and took the test to be on the safe side.

I live in Galliano..

I hope the information helps :)

Thanks for your response. I took the pax in december of 2004 and recieved a 136. Since everything is still in the making I guess inquiring about prerequisites may be jumping the gun. I did attend Nicholls State back in the day however at that time nursing was not my major. Well, the info you posted is very useful and I will call asap.

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Have you checked into the online courses for LPNs who want to go for RN? I believe there is a program like this with University of Phoenix online. I'm not sure if that would interest you or how well the program itself is, but I thought I'd share that with you.

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Have you checked into the online courses for LPNs who want to go for RN? I believe there is a program like this with University of Phoenix online. I'm not sure if that would interest you or how well the program itself is, but I thought I'd share that with you.

I have checked into many online programs and with deep thought I had to pass. First and foremost they are outrageously expensive especialy U of P. Also, I need a conventional classroom setting, A couple years back I tried Excelsior and I found myself just paying and not realy motivated to study. However, that is just me. It is ironic that you suggested online courses because Excelsior has crossed my mind again, BUT.........I frequent yahoo groups and from what I have been reading a few states have restrictions on Excelsior, and Illinois and California simply do not accept EC. Then there is the 5-6 month wait for the weekend clinical. To me it just better to do a bridge program in 9-12 months. Good looking out though.

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Yea, I wouldn't want to do an online course either. So do you work at a hospital in New Orleans?

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Yea, I wouldn't want to do an online course either. So do you work at a hospital in New Orleans?

Right now I am a hospice nurse, but I have worked in Oncology, Long-term acute care and a little home health. How do you like Nicholls?

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Oh, I'm not the one who goes to Nicholls. That's downbayou. I'm waiting for orientation at Fletcher to see if I've been accepted. Sounds odd, but being invited to orientation doesn't mean you're accepted. I'm not sure if all schools do that.

I think it's wonderful that you work for Hospice. Not sure that I would be strong enough emotionally for that job. I just think it's great that there's programs out there that allow people to be comfortable in their own fimiliar surroundings. I just think I would be more at peace in my own home than a hospital, so I'm glad there's people like you out there.

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