Charity SON Acceptance ??s

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I've applied with Charity SON for the Spring 2010 class (as my back-up to the LSU CARE program). I wasn't able to get my application in until mid-Feb but I did beat the new Feb 27 cut off date.

1. It seems to me that I read that acceptance letters don't go out until June. Is that so?

2. Once the prereqs are out of the way, is acceptance based solely on the scoring of the applicant review form?

3. The sample applicant review form show 70 as a high score for someone w/out ACT scores (>5 yrs. from high school). Would an 80 or better be pretty much an assurance that I will get in or are there other factors?

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1. Yes. It takes awhile for acceptance letters to come out. I've been accepted for Fall '09 - the application deadline was 8/31/08 and didn't receive my acceptance letter until mid-December.

2. I really don't know about this one. When I applied, I was in the middle of A & P II/Lab. I had everything else finished except a second math and English. I've heard of people getting accepted with only the minimum pre-reqs finished and several to go. I'd bet everything depends on how many applicants there are and how everybody's scores compare. I'm pretty sure incoming classes are fairly large.

3. I've been out of high school for over 10 years and have a Bachelor's in another field. When I went in for my advising a few days ago, I noticed that my total score was 85. I don't know if that's "assurance" but that's what I got in with!

Just so you know when dealing with them: Delgado/Charity have some reservations about accepting college classes older than 10 years. I convinced them to honor some (humanities and fine arts) but I was forced to re-take all math and English (which is fine, I forgot how to do advanced math anyway!).

I'm anxiously awaiting word from LSU CARE myself, but I think I bombed my interview. I'm not very optimistic. Waiting until May for that one is torture!

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Well, wouldn't that just 'wee-wee in my Wheaties' if I have to re-take a bunch of courses because the ones from my degree are 'too old'! My English comp class dates back to when Carter was Pres! Darn, I though I was done with all of that. If I have a bunch of classes to take i won't make the Spring '10 class. That would push me to OLOL as they've okayed all of my classes.

Thanks for answering.

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Well, wouldn't that just 'wee-wee in my Wheaties'....

HAHAHA! Thanks for my morning laugh!

Charity was originally my first choice because I didn't think I had a prayer with LSU CARE. I went to a very small out-of-state college and thought I might have some issues, so I started talking to people at Charity early. Then LSU approved everything (quicker and more efficiently, might I add) and I flip-flopped my choices.

Thinking about it now, friends who have their degrees from larger universities had fewer troubles with Charity. I'm sure my troubles had a lot to do with how small my alma mater is and that it's 2000 miles out of state :D.

No matter what I went through, Charity looks like a great place. I just had my advising and there are a ton of clinical site choices, reasonable schedules, and the skills lab looks really cool. I'm certain they'll give me a good education but I'm gunning to get that BSN faster than an ADN-BSN route!

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Thanks for the PM!

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I felt terrible about starting a new career after earning a degree from UNO in 03. I will be 30 this year and I am so afraid about starting a nursing career. I hope I can get in to charity school of nursing. I don't know where to start and honestly I am afraid of trying to get in and getting rejected. I am not a straight A student and I'm afraid they won't see me smart enough to be admitted. Oh gosh I am getting so stressed. I really want this and I will be devastated if I can't.

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I felt terrible about starting a new career after earning a degree from UNO in 03. I will be 30 this year and I am so afraid about starting a nursing career. I hope I can get in to charity school of nursing. I don't know where to start and honestly I am afraid of trying to get in and getting rejected. I am not a straight A student and I'm afraid they won't see me smart enough to be admitted. Oh gosh I am getting so stressed. I really want this and I will be devastated if I can't.

If you have not already done so, I suggest going to Charity's website and looking at their "Applicant Review Form" so you can see how the evaluation is broken down. You might be better off than you think. Cumulative GPA is only worth a maximum of 10 points. Your CSN GPA is worth much more and the fact that you already have a degree gets you 10 point bonus.

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Thanks for the info. I haven't taken any csn courses yet but I actually am heading to Delgado today to apply for admittance there and start to hopefully take necessary classes.

I trully hope that I can get in. I guess I am simply afraid that I might have waited too long to start a nursing career. By the time I finish I could be around 35! Or more if I can actually get into the program. Wish me luck! Thanks!

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Good for you!:yeah: You are only too old when they close the lid on the coffin. I am 20 years older than you and I start nursing school in August. (I took a lot of my prerequisites at Delgado's Westbank campus.) And I am far from being the oldest student posting here. Face your fears everyday. :sofahiderThere will be lots of obstacles but this board is very supportive.

Endure, persevere, and overcome. (And if that doesn't work, surround the buggers!):smiley_ab

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Oh, and I also wanted to mention that it is a lot more common than you might think for people with a degree to go back to school for nursing. We are called "2nd degree students". It happens so much that they even have a name for it. Charity gives you bonus points on your application score and LSUHSC has a special accelerated program, all for people who already have a degree.

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Thanks for your positive thinking! I already have a student number and got most of my courses from UNO transferred, except 4 biology classes and one math.

I heard that a lot of people change their minds about nursing when they take A&P course. Is it really that hard to pass? I guess lots and lots of studying will be necessary!

Have to take the TEAS test also. How hard is that one?

I am very concerned that my UNO GPA (2.0) will hurt my chances of getting in. Yes, I know that's a terrible GPA but I went through a lot while in college. From numerous close family members dying to personal illnesses.

I don't want to get my hopes high too much just in case.

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First things first: absolutely get your hopes high! :up: And then make up your mind that you will be disappointed twice for every time you succeed -- it will make the frustrations you are getting ready to encounter so much easier to deal with. :twocents:

The TEAS is not easy and you can only take it twice for Charity but your education is much more recent than mine and I still got a 91. Do a search on this board for info on it and prep for it because that is one area where you can make up a lot of points that you lost with your GPA. Decide up front that you are going to have to take it twice - it will make you much more relaxed when you take it the first time. You need a 70 to pass but better score = higher points on your application!

A&P 1 and 2 are not easy but if you will be going to the WB campus, let me know and I can suggest an instructor by PM. But it is all about memorization!

Good luck and keep us all informed. this board is a phenomenal place & chock full of people who want to see all of us succeed.

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