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Ladybug123 · Mar 30, 2006

I graduated from SLU December 05 and though I wasn't in the accelerated program I had classes and clinicals with some of the accelerated students. The program is a total of 1 1/2 years and it's extremely intense. They go to school year round and most are not able to work very much. Though it's a lot of work, if I had a bachelor's degree, I would definitely pursue this option. 1 1/2 years for a BSN is awesome. AND, Our Spring 05 nursing class had the highest pass rate for state boards in the state. Our pass rate is usually very high and that's why I chose SLU.

selulion · Mar 30, 2006

I just got accepted to SLU school of nursing. I begin my nursing classes in the fall. In order to get in to the accelerated program, you have to have a degree in something else. Everyone else goes in the fall and spring only for 5 semesters. The minimum GPA for this semester was 3.48. They only look at GPA to determine who gets in and who doesn't.

Sunshine0425 · Mar 30, 2006

Congrats on getting in for the fall!!! Yeah, I had talked to someone for the accelerated program, and she had said the cutoff was about 3.4. I am wondering if that is just for the classes that are going towards your BSN...b/c that would be great. I am just worried about my other classes I had taken in my previous BA. Anyway, I am going to try and apply for the Spring accelerated program. I applied for OLOLC accelerated and that starts in Aug. Now I am just waiting to hear!!!

BBQvegan · Apr 14, 2006

Why can't I find info on the SLU accelerated BSN? I am currently getting pre-reqs at ULM. They don't have their accelerated program anymore, so I am looking at other options (3 years is so long). Good luck to y'all!

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BBQvegan · May 10, 2006

I was just looking through their website AGAIN and still am unable to locate info about an accelerated BSN. I only see the traditional info. Do y'all know anything about it? Thanks!

Ladybug123 · May 10, 2006

Call the School of Nursing in Hammond @ 1-800-222-SELU.

Sunshine0425 · May 11, 2006

They don't actually have anything on their website about it. You will need to call and inquire about the fast track program. The curriculum path they follow is the one for the RN to BSN.

hopewills · May 28, 2006

I am not sure why you couldn't find this.

http://www.slu.edu/colleges/NR/bsn_accel_intro.html

I start May 2007. It's hard to get in. But just apply, you never know.

It's 3 semesters long. You must have your pre-req's done before beginning the program. I have two classes left in pre-req's and then I'm ready to go.

They told me that you can't work while going through the accelerated, well it's highly "unadvisable" to do so, because it is intense, that's why it's accelerated.

Good Luck

BBQvegan · May 28, 2006

Thanks for that, but we were talking about Southeastern Louisiana University, not St. Louis.

SELUchic · Apr 20, 2007

If anyone wants to know about the accelerated program. The cutoff for the accelerated program is 3.311 and the regular program 3.467. I am personally applying for the fall semester so I thought someone would like to know for their information.

Gottago · Apr 25, 2007

Hi Everyone,
I am trying to find out information on SLU's accelerated BSN program. Does anyone know anything about it??? I currently have applied at OLOL but want to put some eggs in other baskets, incase I don't get accepted. Any info would be GREAT!!!
~Sarah

Don't worry if you are not accepted into SELU. OLOL is a good program. Often you will hear how SELU has a high NCLEX pass rate, but don't let this influence you. Tour both schools OLOL and SELU (the site in Hammond and Baton Rouge because you'll be attending both). Look at the facilities, the equipment they offer, their library, etc. The Hammond campus is run very professionally. The Baton Rouge campus is a bloated bureaucracy. OLOL is very small.

A few interesting questions to ask each school: What is your attrition rate? What average do I have to maintain in order to graduate? What is considered a passing grade? If I have to repeat a course, then how will this affect my academic standing?

Ask around because some of these questions the school may not want to divulge.

In the end, it doesn't matter where you graduate, and while time may be an important factor, the most important factor should be graduating. Worry about the NCLEX after you graduate. Time wise there is little difference b/w OLOL and SELU. Cost is a factor since OLOL is more expensive.