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Accelerated Nursing Program, East Jefferson Campus

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Our Lady of the Lake College offers the Accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program at the Metairie Campus. This program was formed through a partnership in conjunction with East Jefferson General Hospital, whose administration partially subsidizes students’ expenses in exchange for signing a contract of employment upon graduating. The Accelerated ASN Program is an intense two semester program that was created to provide an avenue into the nursing profession for students who have earned a non nursing baccalaureate degree. The program was originated in 2003 and is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Graduates attain the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and are prepared to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

CURRICULUM

The Accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program curriculum consists of 39 credit hours. The clinical sequence is designed to be completed in ten months during which the student is enrolled full-time. Click here for curriculum details.

ADMISSION

Applications must be turned in to the Admissions Office at 7434 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808. Click here for more admissions information. An application may be completed online. Click here for online application. It is recommended that the prospective student schedule an appointment with a nursing advisor. This appointment may be scheduled at 504-349-6892.

Applicants to the Accelerated ASN Program must meet the following minimum admission criteria:

A previously earned non nursing baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0 in all college work.
Have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on arts and sciences courses in the nursing curriculum
Earned a grade of C or better in the required pre-requisite Arts and Sciences courses in the Accelerated ASN curriculum (click here to see curriculum details). Students may be in progress of taking these courses during the admissions process. These courses must be successfully completed prior to students starting the program.

The Admissions Committee will invite students to be interviewed by staff and faculty from Our Lady of the Lake College and East Jefferson General Hospital.

ENROLLMENT

A class of approximately 50 students is accepted once a year. All applications and supporting documents are due March 15. The program begins at the end of September.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

East Jefferson General Hospital will provide tuition assistance to students accepted to the Accelerated ASN Program. In return, students must sign a contract of employment upon graduation.

The Office of Financial Aid at Our Lady of the Lake College is also available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule an appointment.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical center also offers tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR AN INFORMATION PACKET

To request additional information or to receive an application for the Accelerated ASN Program in New Orleans, please e-mail AdmissionsNO@ololcollege.edu or call (504) 988-0950.

Current Catalog Information:

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