LSU CARE 2015

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I turned in my application on Jan. 15th so it is probably too early to hear back anything, but I wanted to start a thread anyway. This is my 2nd time applying to the CARE program (missed Statistics the first time). I think I have a pretty strong application (all A's and B's, good recommendations, 6 years working as a Patient Care Technician, etc) but I am worried about one thing: at the last nursing school I attended, I got kicked out for cheating. This was over 5 years ago and I obviously wasn't in the right frame of mind--I had recently gotten out of an abusive relationship and I was living in a state with no family or friends or connections. I also chose to work full-time and I didn't have a car. All of these things were obstacles when I was at the other program. I was about 2 weeks in before the incident. I sent in the the ineligibility letter and also a statement to explain what happened. I am hoping they will show some mercy for this past mistake.

Anyway, enough about me :) Has anyone heard anything? Good luck to everybody!

The confirmation email arrived today. Nothing substantial in it, just want to be sure of current mailing address.

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kdtiger, I'm not crazy, and definitely down for that if we both get in. The program will be very fast-paced and no time to do anything. I'm sure it would be very helpful to live with someone going through the same situation. Let's keep in touch!

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Got my acceptance letter in the mail tonight! Anyone needing roommates, lets meet up, also.. my name is Kayla D'Angelo :]

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HEY! So did I. Congrats to us! :) I'll add you on Facebook if I find you (I might be adding someone wrong, but I'll PM you)

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Anybody else got accepted?

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I was accepted as well! Unfortunately, the fees for the state boards were due for SLU's accelerated program before I found out if I got in to LSU. So I'm going to relinquish my position at LSU. I guess a plus to going to SLU is that I can start a semester earlier and thus be done sooner. Hopefully someone who really wanted my spot that was wait listed will get a pleasant surprise.

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I attempted to apply SLU but was very disappointed at their clinical rotations, so I did not even bother finishing my application. :(

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It was my second choice. I earned my biology degree from SLU and wanted to go to LSU for a whole new experience. But things have a funny way of working out, I suppose. They definitely have a great nursing program (even though their clinical rotations are all over the place), but in hindsight I would not have earned my biology degree from them, as their chemistry department is terrible and biology majors have to take 16+ hours in chem. I'd have gone to LSU. If you ever go to SLU it's for education degrees and nursing, nothing else.

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I got in too yay! I'm surprised it was so early.

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So my question is.. without working, how can you pay for living expenses while doing this program?

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Student loans and more student loans. I managed to save up enough to have things like my car insurance paid for and basic bills, but it's not going to be enough.

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I got my acceptance yesterday. Still waiting on UF, but it looks like most likely I'll be heading to New Orleans in August!

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