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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 co-students and friends. First, don't listen to the...

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 spots... I don't understand how a city that is exper...

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 body systems. NAC 2 builds on this- and you go fur...

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 in. Almost all of them would allow this. You must co...

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 standard and forces everyone to study harder.

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 nursing practice. Under this theme, I have been assi...

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- but remember that you have to return within 24 hrs...

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 being questioned about a patient, you are expected...

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

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 expensive.

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 RN to MSN program is great. If you fill out the f...

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 for. The waiting list for Charity is 1 year fronm ...

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 at Children's vs someplace like Texas where start...

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. Charity was always known for their high success rate...

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 were straight A's (there were 1-2 of them-I dont kn...

Re you a charity student?

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 lectures in the wee hours of the morning like you.... No...

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 opportunity to vent at the same time.. Yes, they take...

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 & Noblw and Borders. You may also find them at the D...

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 that are operating) The geography might be differe...

Hello everyone! I'm starting my rotation in Mental Health in August. Can anyone offer me info on: websites, study material, pharm meds, or direct me towards posts that have already been made in these forums that might be of help? I know that sometime...

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 me...I don't check my emails everyday... but will ev...

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 at Charity. It is not good enough to take the test...

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 since the hurricane. They have had ads in the paper ...

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, you will be granted an extra hour to complete each ...