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  1. Anyone from Charity School of Nursing?

    NOLANURSERN replied to nola1985's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    As a graduate of this past semester- May, I must add my 2 cents as well. I don't know where this information has been obtained from, but it is certainly not my experience, nor the experience off my...

  2. Frustrated with N.O. hospitals

    NOLANURSERN replied to NewOrleansLady's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    What happened was that the majority of graduates (may) secured their jobs/positions at least a month ago- or earlier. Many of us teched at the location where we wanted to work- thereby securing our...

  3. Nac I @ Csn

    NOLANURSERN replied to mimimartina's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I think that it is a combo of having to do clinicals, much more paperwork and caremaps. The big part for me was the A&P. By the end of the course you realize that you have gone through all of the...

  4. ICU environment-LA

    NOLANURSERN replied to phillygurl24's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, My suggestion would be to come down for a small amount of time (if possible) and make make pre- arrangements to piggyback/shadow in the department of what ever hospitals that you are interested...

  5. Beware OLOL Accelerated ASN

    NOLANURSERN replied to Marble'sMom's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    F.Y.I. Most schools have gone to a higher standard on math/pharm skills. Charity has a math test for each level and you must make a 90 on all of them. A little scary at first... but it sets a higher...

  6. Somebody has to know this?

    NOLANURSERN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Looking for help... I'm swamped and tired....and pleading for help... On top of care maps and tests, I have yet another assignment with a short due-by date. It's on the scope and standard of...

  7. TB test northshore?

    NOLANURSERN replied to mimimartina's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I thnk that if you just call them back and explain your situation and your time frame they will understand and help you. This is something that you don't need to see the doc for. The nurse can do it-...

  8. Smartphone and Charity

    NOLANURSERN replied to hope2-B-RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I have a palm smartphone. There are alot of students who have them-teachers as well. I have had it for a year and have not purchased any materials (nursing software) to put on the phone. When you are...

  9. Charty CPR requirement

    NOLANURSERN replied to jconnor504's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    FYI, Its crunch time at Charity- finals week. You may not get a response until things calm

  10. Charty CPR requirement

    NOLANURSERN replied to jconnor504's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Childrens hospital has CP classes all of the time- call the regular phone and ask to be transfered to the educational dept. Even though you don't work there, they will make an exception. It's not very...

  11. rn-bsn

    NOLANURSERN replied to WANT2NURSE's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Well, You may want to consider to get your Assoc.'s from Charity. Then get a year or such under your belt working somewhere- let them pick up the tab on your further education. I understand that LSU's...

  12. Frustrated.

    NOLANURSERN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Most schools in this area often do require you to complete pre-reqs before nursing courses- or acceptance to program (Charity). Some, you must already have a BSN to get in. Some you need to interview...

  13. Is it just me??

    NOLANURSERN replied to Funnurse25's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    A lot of people that I know go out of state. The pay and benefits are not very competitive in La (when you compare them to other states/areas/and cost of living)- top pay here for a new nurse is 23/hr...

  14. Frustrated - Need Study Advice!

    NOLANURSERN replied to NMB107's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Wow that is something... doesn't sound like there is much you can do until people get so frustrated that they go to the dean with a bunch of the students and request some suggestions on what to do....

  15. Frustrated - Need Study Advice!

    NOLANURSERN replied to NMB107's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There were 6-7 SAC members who bombed (I think it was test 2- the one on vents)- with scores into the 50's... You know that something is not right when the honor society members- and some people who...

  16. Frustrated - Need Study Advice!

    NOLANURSERN replied to NMB107's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Re you a charity

  17. Mental Health/ Maternal/Child? CSN?

    NOLANURSERN replied to southlandrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes you are right JEmommy- we are in the same boat-And just by the fact that you posted your post at 3:30 AM tells me that you've been up all night like me-studying.....I listened to the last 2...

  18. Mental Health/ Maternal/Child? CSN?

    NOLANURSERN replied to southlandrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Overwhelming- you haven't seen anything yet- And I'm sorry to say that I am not blowing it out of proportion- I'm not trying to be negative...I am being honest and realistic.....and thanks for the...

  19. My friend needs help!

    NOLANURSERN replied to 504NURSINGDUDE's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There is really no way around it. These tests are in every college. The key is to buy a studt book like the National League of Nursing, or soemthing called the TEAS. They are available at Barns &...

  20. What makes Charity so special now?

    NOLANURSERN replied to CSNS's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes, it is still an honor to be a Charity grad. And just because the hospital is no longer up and running- (most workers that are still living in the area are now working at the other area hospitals...

  21. Finals Charity!!!!

    NOLANURSERN replied to PaxMaster's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hello everyone. Yes, I too agree with suezee106 and jemommy... nac 1 is much harder... I guess we are all in the same level......halfway done:lol2: I am happy to share my notes with others just PM...

  22. Charity Nursing School C/O May 2007

    NOLANURSERN replied to LuluBird's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You don't need to re-apply. You are placed in the order of priority. The application process takes 1 year from the time that you apply. In order to be considered you must have your Pax scores on file...

  23. Charity Nursing School C/O May 2007

    NOLANURSERN replied to LuluBird's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I don't know what the pax pre req is now- but I do know that there is now an overwhelming amount of students applying.... and only so many spots available...In addition, there is a teacher shortage...

  24. charity and drugs

    NOLANURSERN replied to jbean's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Do you have ADD? If so, you can get your Dr. to confirm to Charity. Charity/Delgado states that you have to inform them of your "learning need" (I don't know how they phrase it). Anyhow, if you do,...

  25. Charity-2nd Semester, info please!

    NOLANURSERN replied to southlandrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    About the same... 2 clinicals and 2 school days. Tests are on Monday afternoons. So it is the same time as pharm and basics put together-a total of 9