LSU CARE 2017

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I am in the process of applying to the LSU CARE program (2017). This may seem silly, but I just want to confirm... The HESI isn't necessary for this program, right? I already emailed the appropriate person with this question, and was told to "look over the admission criteria page "very carefully"... No "yes" or "no" answer. I need to confirm to alleviate some of my anxiety!

Thanks:)

Can anyone tell me how o find out what textbooks to get? I want to get an early start! Fall 2019 student

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Nikki20,

The only way to know for certain which textbooks you'll need will be when the instructors email you (via your school email) the syllabus.

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Darn I wanted to get a head start

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Just now, Nikki20 said:

Darn I wanted to get a head start

For Health Assessment, there was a bundle in the school bookstore. I wish I could remember the price exactly but I know for sure it was over $100. It contained the textbook, a workbook, a small pocketbook (for "on-the-go"), and a maybe a code for online access (I can't actually remember if that last bit was true--it was so long ago). The author was Jarvis and my class required the 7th edition. I actually took my textbook to class and wrote and highlighted within in instead of typing on my computer. This is when the course becomes accelerated, so I remember going through the entire book within a matter of a few weeks (a month total?). The instructors seemed to be really generous in stating explicitly what would be on the exam, so having the book in class just seemed like the best option for myself. Some of the questions were kind of particular so look at details of the subject matter that could differentiate the answer from another (i.e., know normal heart rates for the different lifespans (infants-adults). Know what is normal vs abnormal. The textbook has whole sections (you'll notice red vs blue in color) that discuss normal versus abnormal.

Not accelerated classes for the first block:

Anatomy did not require a textbook. Using the powerpoints was more than enough. Perhaps the most helpful was going into the cadaver lab on your own time looking at each of the required parts on as many of the cadavers as possible. The theory tests are pretty straightforward. The lab portion, as I just mentioned, requires you to spend time in the lab to ensure you can recognize and identify parts on the cadavers themselves. This class is highly based on memorization.

For Physiology, there wasn't a textbook either if I recall correctly. The powerpoints, again, were the source of all test questions. This class requires much more than simple memorization and was quite intimidating for those who had never taken a Physiology course before. I suggest going over the lectures later on the same day after class--even if it's just for a quick skimming over of the slides.

For Intro to Professional Nursing: I rented the textbook off of Amazon. I really loathe this class. It was painfully boring for me-- as it pertained a lot to the history of the profession and dates and historical people within the profession. This class, much like anatomy, required a good bit of memorization. DO NOT BLOW THIS CLASS OFF. I can't tell you how many people didn't do that well or legit almost failed because they didn't take it seriously. When you learn about the Principles of Ethics, know that they will follow you all the way until the final semester of nursing school.

Lemme know if there are any other questions. Hopefully I can be of some help!

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Thanks that was the greatest help ever! Thankfully it have actually already taken a&p 1 and 2 at southeastern so I’m ready!

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3 minutes ago, Nikki20 said:

Thanks that was the greatest help ever! Thankfully it have actually already taken a&p 1 and 2 at southeastern so I’m ready!

Woohoo! I would also like to mention that I am SO happy I went ahead and chose the accelerated program. As soon as you begin to feel burnt out on a subject, you legit are about to finish it and start new material the next week. It's not impossible and quite honestly--my last semester (back to traditional pace) was AGONIZING lol. It was soo slow and just seemed to be too drug out. I'm so excited for you! Remember to drink water lmao. It'll re-energize you when caffeine doesn't seem to be doing it anymore. Study for 50 minutes at a time and give yourself a quick 10 min break. Good luck and kick orifice!!

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