Students are admitted to the upper division nursing courses in the Fall term of each year. This is typically late August.

Application to the DON is a two-step process.

1. Students must first apply to Louisiana Christian University.
2. Application to the DON can be made by calling 318.487.7127 and asking for an admissions packet or following this link. Prospective students are always welcome to make an appointment to speak with an advisor.
3. Click on the link below to apply via NursingCAS.

Unofficial Advising Tool ABSN

Unofficial Advising Tool BSN

• Admission to LCU
• Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher
• Successful completion of core and prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
• At or above the national average for BSN programs on the TEAS admission test

No, but all pre-requisite courses must be successfully completed prior to the start of the Fall term. In fact, most students are admitted conditionally with courses and/or the admissions test to complete.

No, it is a competitive admission based primarily on GPA and TEAS admission test score. Prospective students who are not admitted may re-apply for the following Fall term.

Louisiana Christian University offers the Bachelors of Science in Nursing for our traditional and accelerated pre-licensure students (those who are not yet registered nurses- RNs).

LCU provides graduates with a well-rounded liberal arts education. The DON requires such courses as English I, II, and literature, World Civilization I and II, General and Developmental psychology, College algebra, statistics, and science/lab courses. For a full list, see the Unofficial Advising Tool ABSN or Unofficial Advising Tool BSN.

View Academic Catalog, HERE.

Contact admissions@lcuniversity.edu for questions regarding tuition.

Yes, qualified students can get grants, loans, and scholarships. Please contact a financial aid advisor at 318.487.7386.

ABSN program applicants should also look at the Cabrini Scholars dropdown below.

All nursing faculty have the minimum of a Masters of Science in Nursing degree or currently in a program. All faculty have years of experience in clinical practice.

The BSN prepares you to work as a competent, safe nurse generalist in a variety of practice settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. With orientation graduates can work in the emergency department, ICU, surgery, labor and delivery, etc.

Yes, LCU articulates well with other community colleges and universities for pre-requisites and liberal arts courses. The DON will consider non-clinical course transfer credit.

Call Ms. Tammy Belgard at 318.487.7127 to speak with an advisor or make an appointment or email tammy.belgard@lcuniversity.edu.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (developers of the licensure exam) has compiled a database of licensure requirements by state. Please use the provided link to look at the requirements for your state. Please also feel free to contact the DON office with further questions.

www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm

Cabrini Scholars Application

To view or download our handbook for the Division of Nursing, click here.