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.

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.

I really enjoy my job. After recieving my RN I am considering returning to Oncology/Hematology, and becoming chemo ceritified. Sorry, for the oversite reguarding Nicholls. What can I do to get invited to orientation at Fletcher?

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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 also at one time thought about going this route, but checked into it and was disappointed with the expense and the fact that many states do no recognize the school. Fortunately, Nicholls has many classes they offer through online. I've taken all of my math pre-reqs and one history through this. Next semester I plan on taking Statistics thru online.

Thru Nicholls I've been attending classes anywhere from online, on campus or the local high schools.

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I also at one time thought about going this route, but checked into it and was disappointed with the expense and the fact that many states do no recognize the school. Fortunately, Nicholls has many classes they offer through online. I've taken all of my math pre-reqs and one history through this. Next semester I plan on taking Statistics thru online.

Thru Nicholls I've been attending classes anywhere from online, on campus or the local high schools.

Sounds like everything is working out well for you at Nicholls. Have you heard anything about LE Fletcher. Should I contact a counselor at Nicholls since they will be transfering the ADN program there?

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Hello Everyone:

L.E. Flecter is so confusing about their nursing program. The register who is attending Nicholls for her college degree :o stated that the program may start Spring06 or Fall 06. :uhoh21: The program will require an entrance exam to get in the program. They do not know what kind of entrance exam will be used for students entering the RN program :angryfire . Students who are in the LPN program can not transfer to the RN program when it starts. Flecter do not have the teachers for the program either.

Oh! If you have a bachelors degree and go to Flecter you will be treated like a second grade citizen :angryfire .

Hope this information helps,

moon30

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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.

Hello:

Their is many programs in New Orleans and the Baton Rouge area for LPN to be an RN. Delago has an RN program, but an entrance exam is require even if you have an LPN. Our lady of lake college in Baton Rouge have a 1 to 1 1/2 year program for LPN's desire to be RN. So many universities over the web offer LPN to RN transfer. Others I heard about is William Carey College, Holy Cross College, McNeese, and Southereastern in Hammond.

Do you think a nursing student paying out of pocket should go for the LPN first then work as an LPN to pay for an RN? What college did you graduate from for the LPN? Is the LPN a waste of time as people say. \

Do LPN's really make 10.00 to 15.00 an hour in New Orleans?

Thanks,

moon30

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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.

Hello:

Their is many programs in New Orleans and the Baton Rouge area for LPN to be an RN. Delago has an RN program, but an entrance exam is require even if you have an LPN. Our lady of lake college in Baton Rouge have a 1 to 1 1/2 year program for LPN's desire to be RN. So many universities over the web offer LPN to RN transfer. Others I heard about is William Carey College, Holy Cross College, McNeese, and Southereastern in Hammond.

Do you think a nursing student paying out of pocket should go for the LPN first then work as an LPN to pay for an RN? What college did you graduate from for the LPN? Is the LPN a waste of time as people say. \

Do LPN's really make 10.00 to 15.00 an hour in New Orleans?

Thanks,

moon30

Hi Moon30, I am aware of all the LPN to RN programs you listed. However, I have never heard of LE Fletcher. I also stated my reasons for not using the web to obtain a degree. I attended Louisiana Tech College. As far as LPN being a waste of time, that is a personal decision that you will have to make. Depending on where you work as an LPN the pay will vary. I make $19 hr in Hospice, and earned more than that in Long term Acute Care. Agencys pay anywhere from $20-$25 per hour. Good luck in whatever your choice may be. Let God guide your steps.

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Hello:

LE Flecter is located in Houma, Louisiana. It is about a 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from New Orleans. The school tution is very cheap! :rotfl: You can take 12 hours for less than 750.00.

Hope this is useful,

moon30

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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.

I don't know if you have checked out Charity's bridge program or not, but if you live in New Orleans, it is sitting right there in your back door. You already have the 136 on the pax and that seems to be the hurdle for most people. Just three semesters; summer, fall, and spring and you're done (unless you want the bsn.) Also, William Carey has a program as well. It's not a bridge but it is accelerated and you get your BSN. I don't know how far you are willing to travel but Mississippi Gulf Coast is another "hot spot" where New Orleans LPN's go to. I am a LPN also and many of my friends drove out there to enter their bridge program. It is the same distance as driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, just going east instead of west. Hope this helps.

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I don't know if you have checked out Charity's bridge program or not, but if you live in New Orleans, it is sitting right there in your back door. You already have the 136 on the pax and that seems to be the hurdle for most people. Just three semesters; summer, fall, and spring and you're done (unless you want the bsn.) Also, William Carey has a program as well. It's not a bridge but it is accelerated and you get your BSN. I don't know how far you are willing to travel but Mississippi Gulf Coast is another "hot spot" where New Orleans LPN's go to. I am a LPN also and many of my friends drove out there to enter their bridge program. It is the same distance as driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, just going east instead of west. Hope this helps.

Hi, I am very familiar with charity, but do not want to attend that school. I also have all the info for MGCCC, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. William Carey is outrageously expensive. I will try and take the net for Mississippi. What have your friends told you about the school in gulf coast. It is funny you mentioned MGCCC because that is my first choice. This summer that passed I did not have all my prereq, but I will apply for summer 06.

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I don't know how far you are willing to travel but Mississippi Gulf Coast is another "hot spot" where New Orleans LPN's go to. I am a LPN also and many of my friends drove out there to enter their bridge program. It is the same distance as driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, just going east instead of west. Hope this helps.

Hello:

Tell me more about the Mississppi program for LPN and RN. :p I would like to know more about this. I have a BA and looking to do a LPN program because of cost. After I have a job I hope the hospital will pay for my RN or I will.

Thanks for the info,

moon30

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Hello:

Tell me more about the Mississppi program for LPN and RN. :p I would like to know more about this. I have a BA and looking to do a LPN program because of cost. After I have a job I hope the hospital will pay for my RN or I will.

Thanks for the info,

moon30

HI,

I going to respond to you and MsCrecentCity here. First, all of my friends loved the experience at MGCCC. Some of them formed a car pool and drove together. They found the clinicals easy and in fact, relatively boring when compared to the charity experience we had in our LPN program. MGCCC is cheap but they get you with out-of-state fee. Best advice is, if you know someone who lives in the area, use their address. The selection process is not just your GPA, they know that people are driving to them so they select those that live in the area first, then those that live in the state, then out of state people. By the time they get to out-of-state people, they only have a few seats left so it becomes very competitive for them. One person I know did not get in because her gpa was 3.2 and they stopped at 3.4. The generic program I hear is even harder for an out-of-state person to get into and they put you on the waiting list. I am not too sure about their LPN program, I did work with a woman who drove from New Orleans to MGCC and did their LPN program, she graduated about 3 years ago. She told me that it was not a problem, and one of her fellow students even let her use her address to ease up on the out-of state fees. She did mention that she had to work in Mississippi for awhile and I "think" (I am not too sure, it's been a while) she told me it was because the credits needed for LPN boards in Louisiana are higher than Mississippi, so she had to work out there to make up the difference. CHECK ON THIS INFO BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND. I do remember my instructor telling us that Louisiana has the highest credits and that is why we have no problem getting licensure by endorsement to other states(I have licenses to work in California, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana of course) and had no trouble at all getting them.

Hope this helps.

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HI,

I going to respond to you and MsCrecentCity here. First, all of my friends loved the experience at MGCCC. Some of them formed a car pool and drove together. They found the clinicals easy and in fact, relatively boring when compared to the charity experience we had in our LPN program. MGCCC is cheap but they get you with out-of-state fee. Best advice is, if you know someone who lives in the area, use their address. The selection process is not just your GPA, they know that people are driving to them so they select those that live in the area first, then those that live in the state, then out of state people. By the time they get to out-of-state people, they only have a few seats left so it becomes very competitive for them. One person I know did not get in because her gpa was 3.2 and they stopped at 3.4. The generic program I hear is even harder for an out-of-state person to get into and they put you on the waiting list. I am not too sure about their LPN program, I did work with a woman who drove from New Orleans to MGCC and did their LPN program, she graduated about 3 years ago. She told me that it was not a problem, and one of her fellow students even let her use her address to ease up on the out-of state fees. She did mention that she had to work in Mississippi for awhile and I "think" (I am not too sure, it's been a while) she told me it was because the credits needed for LPN boards in Louisiana are higher than Mississippi, so she had to work out there to make up the difference. CHECK ON THIS INFO BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND. I do remember my instructor telling us that Louisiana has the highest credits and that is why we have no problem getting licensure by endorsement to other states(I have licenses to work in California, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana of course) and had no trouble at all getting them.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your response, did any of your friends mention if the NET test was hard or not?

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