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.
Congratulations to everyone who've gotten in..I've been put on the alternate list..hey but I'm believing God for a spot. Does anyone know of someone else that's been put on the alt. list before?
I've heard a lot of stories about people getting in from the alternate list. Someone even said they were offered admission the week before classes started. Don't lose hope!
Besides Congratulations! , do the acceptance letters say "LSUHSC is pleased to inform you of your provisional admissions to the BSN Care track for 2011.... Full admissions is contingent upon meeting the LSB of Nursing requirements including a background check and submission of official transcripts..." If so then I do believe that I received an acceptance letter too!
For those who received their letters, is your orientation on July 14? Trying to gauge if we'll be doing orientation as a whole group or one-on-one orientations.
Nobody really knows who's from the alternate list unless the person has told you. I know of at least 4 from my class (one was called the week before classes started) and at least 2 from the newer class. I'd bet those numbers are a bit higher, though - once letters start going out for other programs, people will choose another direction.
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Congratulations to everyone who've gotten in..I've been put on the alternate list..hey but I'm believing God for a spot. Does anyone know of someone else that's been put on the alt. list before?