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.

[medtech/rn2b]

I only know of one person that was on the alternate list, but I only know that because she told me. She was at our advising session in June, so I don't think she had to wait much longer than the rest of us to find out. (We got our letters in May.)

[cpkRN]

I don't think it's any "set" time. One I know from my class got called a week before classes started. The 2 I know from CARE X both knew about a week after everyone was supposed to turn their paperwork in if they accepted their acceptance letter (if that makes sense?). I'm just guessing it depends on who doesn't get their peperwork in on time and who decides to withdraw before classes start.

I only know of these people because they told me. I have no "inside" info.

[clssygrl80]

Thanks cpkrn2b2011...great info...do u know how they start accepting from the alt.list such as alphabetically r highest points? Anyone feel free to answer

[cpkRN]

I would hope they have a way of keeping track of who is next in line. Surely it would be however you "scored" in the application process. Alphabetically just doesn't seem very fair to me. I don't think anyone outside of administration really knows how it works.

[clssygrl80]

Thanks...no more questions from me..all I'm doing now is waiting patiently now..faith will get me in..Congrats toall nd hope to meet yall soon!!

[clssygrl80]

Hey guys....I'm in!!!! I recieved a call today and I'm soooo freaking excited. I've never lost hope...anyone else that's out there that was placed on the Alt. List don't give up.

[nolamor]

Hi -

I'm looking at some of the paperwork we'll need to bring to our advising date. Can someone advise me on where to find more detailed information about the LSUHSC benefits plan? I don't see anything with regards to what it covers, co-pays, etc. Any general advice on the student health insurance would be great.

Thanks!

[nolamor]

Just sent an email to the folks at the business office to see if they will send more detailed info on the plan. But any general info from anyone out there would be great. thanks!

[ldncraft]

Insurance plan info:

http://lsuhsc.edu/no/organizations/campushealth/studenthealth/LSU_SHI_Brochure.pdf

Hope this helps!

[nolamor]

Yes! Thank you!

[jschex6]

I talked to a lady in Baton Rouge and she informed me that the 2011-2012 health insurance plan should be available in June and that the rates will probably have an increase. Just an FYI

[clssygrl80]

My advising is on the 23rd of June as well