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Class is two days a week, and clinical is two days a week (6 hours or 1 twelve hour day). Weekend clinicals are available but they are very rare. We get to pick our sections, but it it's a free for all online registration that starts at a certain time on a certain day so everyone tries to get their picks but it doesn't always happen. Class is anywhere from 3-6hrs a day depending on the level you are in. But it's two days a week.

People work, but it's pretty difficult. What are you work schedules like? I wouldn't judge nursing school by the number of credit hours that are assigned to it. It's a lot more work outside of class as well. It's not impossible, but I didn't know anyone that works fulltime, only part time and they are stressed a lot. You can take A&PII in the fall and still apply but you won't get credit for it on your profile score. However, you will get points for your previous degree.

OH and when taking the HESI I received my score after each section of the test.

I took the HESI at the Prometric site in Metarie. I was planning on attending LSU so I followed these steps. http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/Docs/Louisiana%20State%20University%20HSC%20%28LSUHSC%29%20Prometric%20Exam_Eligibility%20Student%20Instructions.pdf I ended up going to Charity and just had my scores sent over. Hope that helps.

For class at charity we can wear Navy scrubs for the RN program. Or we can wear casual street clothes. For Clinical: White top with green trim & SON patch. (They will tell you which uniform places carry it) Any white pants of your choosing. Shoes should be regulation nursing shoes (clog) or white leather sneakers (must be all white).

I'm about to start my second semester at Charity and I have nothing but positive things to say. I considered LSU Traditional Program and LSU's CARE program. I decided on Charity because of their reputation for preparing you for hitting the floor, and the ability to work while I earned my BSN. I want to continue on to do NP. I plan on doing LSU's RN-BSN program. Charity provides you with many resources for success. They are very focused on students. My clinical instructor was so awesome. She was really focused on making sure we had the fundamental skills down and then some. She would pull us in to see everything we could and do as much as possible. In my first semester (in addition to the basics) I was about to observe neurosurgery (for four hours lol), an autopsy, and I was able to follow the wound care nurse for half a day. I think these are the things that build your confidence at Charity. It's about learning, not intimidation. I've read about other schools where they scare you into learning. But I guess Charity is the opposite of that. At least that's been my experience so far.

Start saving your money now! The health requirements can be quite expensive once you are accepted. Our books were $765 and they are required ebooks. Save your money so you do not have to work a lot when you are in school! Good luck everyone!

Just reading this thread is giving me anxiety for ya'll. I hope you find out soon. I couldn't imagine waiting for a letter when some have received it weeks ago. I hope ya'll find out soon. For those accepted I'll be a Charity across the road. Maybe we can swap stories about the trenches at Handsome Willy's or something lol. Good luck to ya'll!

I love this thread. @Levitas your response brought tears to my eyes. I'm right there with ya!

Yes I know ebooks are manditory but one our required texts is not an ebook. Nursing Ethics is not an ebook. (and only about $20 online) I'm so glad we only have to buy our textbooks at the beginning and we're good for the two years. The uniform tops are about $25 a piece and the pant cost will vary because you can pick your own style. Also lab coat cost will vary because you can pick your own style. I think mine was about $25 or so. I didn't see any that were more expensive than $30. I only bought one pair of pants at Bayou because I figured I could just order another online.

lol @ nursing school kool-aid! haha, I think we all are on it at this point. Hopefully our enthusiasm will last once we start! Everyone is warning us about not having a life, etc. I think we can all handle it. I went to the open house on Saturday and they said if we can make it through all it takes to actually get to nursing school then there's no reason we can't be successful IN nursing school. Sounds like legit advice to me! I can't wait to get going. I bought my uniform this week and already ordered one of my textbooks (Nursing ethics). I think I found it on Amazon for the cheapest. January will be here before we now it!

I went today. It went well. It was mostly an information session on our health requirements. We also received info on applying to state boards. We've got some fees ahead of us lol. You'll also be given the name and info for your advisor. We'll meet with them after fall break and then we'll find out about uniforms, classes, textbooks, etc. I was hoping to hear more about that today but I'll guess I'll have to be patient! We will start clinicals about three weeks into spring semester so we'll have to have our background checks and drug tests done too. Don't worry, they lay out all the deadlines for you at the session.

@Chin05 there's always LSU's accelerated if you're feeling up to it! But you'll have to wait until the fall of 2014 to start that.

@Chin05 I struggled with this as well. I decided the best option for me was to go to Charity for my ASN and then immediately start a RN to BSN bridge when I finished. LSU's RN to BSN is short and you'll only attend class once a month I believe. Everything else is online. I don't think not having a BSN immediately will be a total disadvantage in getting a job. I can only speculate though. For me, I'd rather get working in 2 years and finish up my BSN online while I already have a job. It's a personal decision though. I have asked around to other nurses and there's a nice mix of ASN & BSN (as well as diploma) degree nurses working. At the end of the day they both have RN behind their names. I just need to get working asap and thinking of waiting 3 more years instead of 2 was just not an option for me. But it's obviously up to you. Just thought I'd share my train of thought.

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