Charity vs LSUHC

BundokSaint · May 9, 2011

One thing that might help you make your decision is whether you want a Bachelor's Degree (LSU) or an Associate's Degree (Charity) in nursing. Either one will get you to RN once you pass the NCLEX exam. The Bachelor's is needed, though, if you want to obtain more advanced degrees in nursing or move up into leadership or management roles.

If you can meet all the pre-reqs, why not apply for both? Never hurts to have a backup in case you don't get into your first choice. I applied to both, got accepted into Charity, and am starting there in the fall. I can always get a Bachelor's later with an RN to BSN bridge program.

scared88 · May 10, 2011

I applied to each, was scared to death I wouldn't get in because of my terrible GPA affiliated with my BS in Biology, and was clueless as to which one I should hope to get into. I got called for an interview at LSUHSC and got really good vibes from the place and people. I hand-delivered my application to Charity and got bad vibes--everyone was really rude. Turns out, I was accepted into both programs. I have decided to run with LSUHSC because I want to pursue a career in nurse anesthesia afterwards, and I want to get the BSN done and over with! I'm definitely going to have to put in some time working in an ICU after graduation, and I really don't want to be bogged down with RN-BSN bridge work. HOWEVER, if for some reason I dislike LSU and things don't work out the way I want them to, I have saved my seat at Charity for Spring 2012 clinicals. I'd be stupid not to, but then again, I'm hoping for the best with LSU. Good luck!

perkinsflower · Jan 25, 2012

I agree with scared88... also, I chose LSU because I took some classes at Delgado and while I learned some valuable things there, I was absolutely dying to get out of anything having to do with Delgado's administrative merry-go-round. I recommend you go to open houses for both schools and see what you think. Also, I know some of my friends are choosing Charity because they want to get out and practice because it's a shorter and less expensive program, but I feel like I'm being challenged more than I would have been at Charity and the environment is a better fit for me at LSU. LSU also has a cadaver lab available for nursing students (which was a big plus for me). If you're planning to keep working for a while too (as I am) I think LSU is a better option, their schedule seems a little bit more conducive to that. But it's definitely a personal choice. Good luck either way!

kubana87 · Jan 28, 2012

Well I just have to say that I am in charity and the administrative people from delgado are a pain you know where. However the instructors are great the school has more than a 100 year history in nursing and a reputation well the best in new orleans. I personally chose Charity over LSU because I didnt have to take anatomy and physiology all over again and because the LSU program its 4 years. At charity you feel like your home you learn so much and its hands on as soon as you start the program you go to the hospital. I also chose charity because I heard the best nurses come from Charity because of the good training. I have nothing bad to say about the program. Its super hard, demanding of all your time ect... When I went to orientation at LSU everyone was nice as well. The choice is also on how long you want to be in school. If you get an RN from Charity and graduate you can do your bsn online at Loyola or another school and its like 6 month instead of a year. I know other schools if you have a bachelors degree in something else you dont need a bsn to go to masters program. Its a personal decision on what you think is right for you.

perkinsflower · Feb 2, 2012

LSU's program is three years, not four. But I absolutely agree with what kubana says, that you just have to find the right place for you.