LSUHSC CARE Program Information

[altbsn2010]

Hi. I am applying for entry to LSU's CARE program for my accelerated BSN degree in August 2008. I am just getting ready to send my application off, and was wondering if anyone here has done this program, or is currently enrolled in it.

Mainly, I'm curious about the admissions standards. I have always been a very good student, and maintained above a 3.5 in college. I also have an advanced professional degree in another field. I am hoping these things will make me an attractive candidate for the school. I am curious how competitve the program is, especially for someone who is not a Louisiana resident.

Also, I'm wondering what the program is like. I know that it's got to be pretty intense if it wraps up all the nursing education into 18 months. What is a typical schedule like? How many hours a day and things like that?

I'm really excited about this opportunity, and looking forward to reading any responses here. Also, if anyone is currently applying as well, I'd love to connect with you so we can bite our nails together.

[clssygrl80]

Thanks and your advice is great! Hope to meet you soon .

[cpitch2010]

I just checked my mail in CA and I got my letter!!! I got in!!!! I can finally breathe a little easier :) I am so excited!

[clssygrl80]

Hey Cpitch2010 Congrats. This maybe not be a good sign for me bc I'm local and haven't heard anything yet which kind of gets me down

[LRMama]

Congrats Cpitch2010! Don't worry clssygrl80 your letter may be sent out later. I am sure they sent out acceptance letters like they did last year. Cpitch2010, is your advising session group A in June?

[ChanelCinq]

I just checked my mail in CA and I got my letter!!! I got in!!!! I can finally breathe a little easier :) I am so excited!

Oh my goodness!!!! No one is home right now to check the mail and I will not be home until 8:30 or 9:00 PM. Funny how a CA address got a letter before most LA addresses.

[cpitch2010]

Yes classygrl80 don't worry! I am sure you will be receiving yours soon too! :) And LRMama I am in advising session B on June 17th.

ChanelCinq, I am in southern CA. I don't know if that will make a difference though.

[missbeth]

I got my letter!!!! YAY I'm in group A. I can't wait to meet all of you!!

[clssygrl80]

Congrats missbeth!! Thanks Cpitch2010 I hope I hear something tomorrow . I'm just trying to stay positive.

[LRMama]

I got my letter!!!! YAY I'm in group A. I can't wait to meet all of you!!

I am in group A as well! I will see you there!

[LRMama]

Congrats missbeth!! Thanks Cpitch2010 I hope I hear something tomorrow . I'm just trying to stay positive.

Please stay positive. :) You probably are on the second wave of acceptance letter.

[clssygrl80]

Thanks LRMama...hopefully I am. I will keep you and everyone else posted. I guess I will have to keep my husband on mail guard:)

[clssygrl80]

Hey everybody just wanted to tell you all that looks like I'll be a Care XI hopeful bc I didn't get in. I have to write a letter stating that I want to be considered for Fall 2011 and don't have to send in no extra paper work, but good luck and best wishes to everyone hope to meet up next year.