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  1. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm an applicant to the CARE program through LSUHSC and I was wondering if anyone else here is also an applicant or even graduate? I too, like many of the OLOL applicants have set my LIFE around...

  2. Post-NCLEX woes...Please reply

    rpbsnrn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, so I took the NCLEX this am.. I had 75 questions.. I have to admit the majority of the questions i seemed to be unsure of... I went with my gut, especially with the priority questions. I did a...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    rpbsnrn replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been lurking on this thread for a few days reading your stories and now I have one of my own. Apparently the trick worked for me. I got the pop-up screen saying to refer to member board and this...

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    rpbsnrn replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX yesterday morning and tried the trick and if it works like each of you has said, I should be an RN

  5. Post-NCLEX woes...Please reply

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did do the trick and it has helped to calm me down.. The pop up appeared telling me that I had already registered and to refer to my member board. So according to 100s of people here that have...

  6. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    rpbsnrn replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got hired onto a small MICU floor at a private hospital. Not my first choice either, wanted ED in the same hospital but its a step in the door and can work my way to that eventually. Also considering...

  7. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am also a CARE VII graduate and while I agree with some of nolalsuhscstudent's remarks, I don't agree with all of them. I feel that the 'rough around the edges' feel of this program and the 'unfair'...

  8. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    As a recent graduate of the program I can tell you will be required to present several group/individual oral presentations for various courses - I'd say at least 10 of

  9. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks for the congrats! I have worked hard to make it to this point! As far as your questions: We started with 44 in the first block. As of graduation, we are down to 30. The program is changing and...

  10. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey guys, I am a CARE student that just finished the program, I graduate in a few weeks. To answer the question regarding failure of a class - yes. If you drop below a 77 average as your final grade...

  11. Cardiac Care Plan help Please!!!!

    rpbsnrn replied to sleepy1010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One thing to consider is that H and H levels are usually lower in female patients. A Hgb of 11 is actually within normal range for this patient. Considering the patient is sat'ing at 92% and seems...

  12. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    As far as clinicals go, they are usually in 12-hour shifts during the weekdays. You will, however, depending on assignment be required to work on weekends (this is all dependent on clinical...

  13. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey guys, I am in the CARE VII class and we are set to graduate in May. We are going to be conducting interviews along with the faculty for new applicants in the coming weeks. I'm not completely sure...

  14. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am currently in the CARE program right now, near finishing up the first class of Block III. The program is working out the kinks, as we were the first large group. We had 44 starting in the fall of...

  15. LSUHSC CARE Program Information

    rpbsnrn replied to altbsn2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am in the heat of the CARE program right now. The first semester is a traditional semester and it will be with the traditional students. I can tell you right now it is VERY fast paced once you get...

  16. TEAS Test for LSUHSC CARE applicants?

    rpbsnrn replied to Peachy720's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Thanks Peachy, and yes we started dissecting the cadaver a little over a month ago, and we've just entered the heart area. Classes are going well but physiology is very tough. If you have the same...

  17. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey Peachy! Thanks for thinking of me. I actually just finished up my first day of classes and wow things look interesting. Its certainly going to be a challenge. I have been busy. I actually...

  18. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    hey rn1day08, The GPA cut-off is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Peachy, what changes have been made and will it affect the length of the program? If you could post the new curriculum as soon as possible it...

  19. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey there MMW37. If you read my previous post on this thread you'll see the condition of the school. I start in the fall and I'm pretty

  20. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Peachy, LSUHSC is up and running, but not back to full speed. Some of the buildings are still closed due to repairs and the adminstration is still pretty disorganized. I was recently accepted for the...

  21. Considering Nursing Don't Know Where To Begin

    rpbsnrn replied to ConsideringNursing07's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey there, You might want to consider LSUHSC's accelerated CARE program. Its an 18 month BSN program that is designed for people who already have their bachelor's degree in a non-related field....

  22. LSUHSC CARE Accelerated BSN program...applicants, graduates?

    rpbsnrn replied to rpbsnrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    hey, Thanks for the reply. I actually have since been accepted to the program and I start in august. If I need help, I will certainly look you up. My chief concern at the moment is financial...

  23. Lsuhsc School Of Nursing?

    rpbsnrn replied to plaqueminesgirl's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    It is a tough program to get into. I am applying for the CARE program, which is basically a program designed for people who already have their bachelor's degree in another field. I was told by the...

  24. Lsuhsc School Of Nursing?

    rpbsnrn replied to plaqueminesgirl's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am applying for entry into LSUHSC for the fall, for the accelerated BSN program. What questions do you