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  1. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    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...

  2. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes, one sheet with "congratulations" and a few instructions on what to do next was all it was. Very impersonable, but gets the point

  3. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    My acceptance letter was just a standard envelope. Yes, Charity still sends out a big packet, but they didn't do any of their paperwork online. LSU will just send you to their website for the papers...

  4. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    It doesn't matter. Everyone had the same application due date. It was merely a matter of interviewer availability. Not sure what order they contacted people in but not all student interviewers were...

  5. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Phys is the biggie. Pharmacology and pathophysiology knocked quite a few out too. After that, there were no big losses until critical care. There are always a few who don't make it through a class,...

  6. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    In the fall semester, you could have about 150 in your physiology class because it will be you and the CARE (accelerated) class which takes about 55 students once a year. The semester I started, 50...

  7. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes, my comment is related to the school itself, but if you're flexible, you should be just fine. Your education won't suffer unless you allow it to. If you don't get bent out of shape about things...

  8. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I had my interview at the beginning of March and acceptance letters were spread out between the last week of April and the beginning of May - I got mine April 28 of that year and a friend of mine...

  9. Summer Nurse Tech 2011

    cpkRN replied to su9032's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you're referring to the summer nurse internship at Ochsner, I'm in the same boat with that one. I also graduate in December because of a setback. However, that position is a nurse internship and...

  10. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I wore a dressy shirt and dress pants with heels. Understated jewelry. Don't dress like you would for the club or wear what you would for bed (or an 8 am class, for that matter!). Think business...

  11. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    No, sorry. That's not info that students are privy to. Surely they won't reduce the class size, though. It's been at least 50 for the past several years with the past two classes starting with 56....

  12. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Good to see they're actually being more proactive this

  13. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Eh, sorry, I don't mean to sound personal, I just like to take someone's questions and broaden my answers to fit my experiences as well as address everything as thouroughly as possible. I know a ton...

  14. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Once a student is admitted into the CARE program, and begins, if they decide that the program is just too much, too fast and that they can't handle it, do they have the option to apply to the...

  15. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Everyone who meets the minimum requirements should get an interview. Nothing can be missing from your application. I'm sure eveyone has done their best to ensure they have all the requirements met,...

  16. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Some people never even bought an atlas. My lab group was always bumming mine. There are atlases available in the cadaver lab so you don't have to get yours all icky and one of the ones floating...

  17. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    N2371 looks fine as the syllabus says it's also for Spring '11. I'd place bets with my life that the others are good also since they've been identical for at least the last 4 semesters (with the...

  18. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    FTP is file transfer protocol. It's just an old fashioned way to transfer files on the Internet, not an LSU thing. Guess I'm showing my age by knowing that. It's in the Current Students section...

  19. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you go to: "Current Students" then "FTP Site" log in like this: lsumc-master\yourusername and your email password. Most of the classes have an updated syllabus available. Just make sure you know...

  20. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If someone doesn't chime in by the time I go back to school on the 3rd, I'll find out for you. I don't use either resource. I can say that using LSU's insurance is going to be much cheaper than...

  21. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Most people have absolutely no experience in health care in my class. There are a few: 2 hold masters degrees in other health care careers and some have research and tech experience, but that only...

  22. LSU CARE Program

    cpkRN replied to jschex6's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi there, We have a whole big thread going on this. If you read through it, you'll get some really good information. I am currently in CARE IX and will be graduating in May. You really can't plan...

  23. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    No apologies needed! I love answering questions where I can. Have you or any of your classmates begun working as a nurse tech in your off-hours? It sounds like that would be tough. I was told its a...

  24. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    cpkRN replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Planning is nearly non-existent when you're in CARE. You seriously have to put most of your life on hold. You'll get a schedule, but it can change anytime. Heck, they changed the start time of a class...

  25. LSU BSN

    cpkRN replied to mdv0731's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Pre-advising is just what you'd wear around every day. Jeans, sweater, whatever. It's a pretty long, boring, drawn out session, so be comfortable. I dressed up in business casual for mine and was...