Banana85

Latest Activity

1. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   I haven't heard this. Some proctored essay groups were more predominantly Trad or CARE, but others were more even. CARE in recent years has been making an effort to increase its acceptance numbers. TRAD classes are typically only slightly large...

2. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   Yes and No. The block schedule shows official start-end times and its useful for grasping the weird overlap that happens some semesters with some classes running longer weeks while others work on a shorter, accelerated schedule. But for example,...

3. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   First semester is a nonaccelerated schedule so its reasonable. If its a 4 credit class, you have 4 hours of lecture a week. That first semester is 13 total hours a week. Most days you'll be done with lecture by noon. Your lab times may be mornings or...

4. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   Hard to tell. I'm leaning towards likely if only because the first semester of CARE is taken alongside the first semester of traditional students, meaning the class is easily 100+ students. No lecture hall is large enough to accomodate that many with...

5. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   Prior years there were multiple essay questions. Not everyone got the same thing. But definitely research the school. Know the history, the philosopy, core values, mission statement. How do you as an individual reflect that legacy? Why did you pick L...

6. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   If the same as previous years, you'll get 2-3 chances to record each answer. Definitely practice typical interview question in advance just to get some ideas in your head. The big thing is speaking clearly with poise and confidence. Nursing is a...

7. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   Do not stress about the interview or essay. Honestly, both are there to ensure you have reasonable communication skills. Apparently back in the day, they didn't do the essay and wound up with a handful of students who couldn't string three coherent w...

8. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   The CARE and traditional nursing students do their first and last semesters together. We had several students who worked part-time that first semester. If you need to work, that's the time to do it. Nights and weekends. Just bear in mind, sometimes w...

9. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

   Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

   Proctored essay emails went out the first week of February. I'm curious to see whether they'll be doing it on campus this year or changing it to an online experience for COVID. Getting a chance to tour the campus and talk to a CARE student was a grea...

10. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

    Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

    I was 3.7. The thing with GPA is its mostly a minimum requirement. We definitely have folks in our class with 3.4 GPAs. They're trying to accommodate more and more CARE students every year to meet the nursing demand. We started with 68.

11. LSU CARE PROGRAM 2021

    Banana85 replied to futurernkam's topic in School Programs

    I am currently in the CARE 20 class. If you have any questions about the application process ot the program, let me know.

12. LSU CARE Fall 2020 Applicants

    Banana85 replied to Amanda_H_W's topic in School Programs

    I wish I could just move into the dorms but I have my cats. I live on the Northshore now but I'll probably be moving to Metairie to avoid that Causeway drive. I thought about Midcity or Uptown (lived there right after college) but its gotten PRICY! I...

13. LSU CARE Fall 2020 Applicants

    Banana85 replied to Amanda_H_W's topic in School Programs

    CONGRATS!! Where in Texas? I grew up in Katy, TX. Moved here when I was 18. Bit of culture shock at first but I haven't left since.

14. LSU CARE Fall 2020 Applicants

    Banana85 replied to Amanda_H_W's topic in School Programs

    I mailed my application fee snail mail. lt got alittle lost on the way, but I stayed in touch with school to make sure they knew it was coming. I mailed my acceptance fee from the Mandeville post office today, certified mail. I just asked for the che...

15. LSU CARE Fall 2020 Applicants

    Banana85 replied to Amanda_H_W's topic in School Programs

    Check your email!! Acceptance emails just went out! I got in!! So excited. It hardly feels real after this long process.