LSU CARE 2015

[Nolabulldog28]

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!

[Zete]

I've created a facebook group for us to start meeting and interacting with each other. It's called LSU 2015 CARE Nursing Program. Feel free to join!

[kd_tiger]

join the facebook group! "LSU 2015 CARE NURSING PROGRAM"

[kd_tiger]

that was for MKH319!

[mkh319]

I just joined!

[mkh319]

Also--does anyone know if we get a Spring Break?! I'm looking to get married during the program and want to know all my options

[Zete]

True to form with everything else about this program, there's no academic calendar listed for the school with the other LSU schools.

[heysnaps]

Hey! Welcome to CARE XV. Your first year in the program there will NOT be a Spring Break (or any real breaks at all), but there will be one during the final semester (Spring 2017). I did have a classmate get married about halfway through the program, but she ended up having to drive back to New Orleans immediately after her wedding to make it in time for a last-minute mandatory class. Best of luck in your planning! --CARE XIII student

[heysnaps]

Also, keep in mind that the Academic Calendar that will eventually be posted will have dates and breaks that apply only to the traditional program.

[StellaKSU05]

Hello,

I know this is an older post but I am planning on applying for the Fall of 2016 cohort. I was hoping some of you could give some insight or advice about the application essay or where you stood with the prereqs so that I know what to expect about my chances. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[mkh319]

Hey @StellaKSU05!

I stood at a 3.9 for prereqs. As for the application essay, I'm not sure what advice you're looking for, but definitely include a great eye-catching title! Dr. Stephanie Pierce, who is in charge of the program, was very insistent on that. I would also recommend attending one of the LSU CARE Informational Meetings if you're in the area. Dr. Pierce provides a lot of good information about the application process and the program itself. Good luck!!

[StellaKSU05]

@mkh319 Thanks so much for your reply!