LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

Not a problem sparkle823tami! I had the privilege of having clinicals at Loma Linda which is a wonderful teaching hospital. Their RNs are very used to have students because the University has a BSN program, med school, NP program, MSN program, dental school, you name it! The nurse manager assigned the preceptor based on their experience and ability to work with students. I was so extremely lucky!!!! I had the most wonderful RN on the planet!! He was patient, understanding, knowledgable, great teacher, wonderful personality, and always allowed me the opportunity to learn new skills. He was required to fill out 2 evaluations and look over the syllabus and skills required to pass clinical. The preceptor really does not have that much work to do, except watch or follow you. It was just like LVN school, except I had my own personal teacher at all times. Personally, as a registry nurse I have had LVN students on my unit and I love having students so if you find the right facility you will be just fine.

Thanks so much, I'm starting to feel a little better. Who do you contact at the hospital? For example in Chicago, ISU lists the Jesse Brown VA hospital as already approved, who would I ask for to see if they could set me up with a preceptor? Do you just call the hospital and ask if they would be willing to allow a student from a distance learning program? Then of course you would have to get that site approved. I asked Joelle at ISU and she replied that the students usually know an RN that is willing to preceptor them. Problem is I work LTC and most co-workers are LPN's. I just want to make sure I know what I'm asking for before I start calling... and I'm not even accepted into the program yet. Thanks again for your valuable information, it's so nice to have contact with someone who is in the program and is succeeding.

Thanks so much, I'm starting to feel a little better. Who do you contact at the hospital? For example in Chicago, ISU lists the Jesse Brown VA hospital as already approved, who would I ask for to see if they could set me up with a preceptor? Do you just call the hospital and ask if they would be willing to allow a student from a distance learning program? Then of course you would have to get that site approved. I asked Joelle at ISU and she replied that the students usually know an RN that is willing to preceptor them. Problem is I work LTC and most co-workers are LPN's. I just want to make sure I know what I'm asking for before I start calling... and I'm not even accepted into the program yet. Thanks again for your valuable information, it's so nice to have contact with someone who is in the program and is succeeding.

Thanks so much, I'm starting to feel a little better. Who do you contact at the hospital? For example in Chicago, ISU lists the Jesse Brown VA hospital as already approved, who would I ask for to see if they could set me up with a preceptor? Do you just call the hospital and ask if they would be willing to allow a student from a distance learning program? Then of course you would have to get that site approved. I asked Joelle at ISU and she replied that the students usually know an RN that is willing to preceptor them. Problem is I work LTC and most co-workers are LPN's. I just want to make sure I know what I'm asking for before I start calling... and I'm not even accepted into the program yet. Thanks again for your valuable information, it's so nice to have contact with someone who is in the program and is succeeding.

Hi LindaGib,
I know exactly what your sister went trought. I went trought the same thing, lost too much time and money...
I was so disapointed, I also called Meadowbrook and got the same answer. How is your sister doing? I wish her best of luck in Indiana.

Are you sure that ISU has (had - don't know how long ago your sister's issue occurred) a contract with Meadowbrook because they don't seem to appear on ISU's approved or even pending list at http://www.indstate.edu/nhhs/contrac...rent-contracts ? Are the names of the other agencies on that list?

I'm positive that Meadowbrook was listed as one of the approved sites for IL in 2007. What state are you from? The list that are sent to students, are tailored to the individual's state of origin. The link you have attached to your post shows other states, this is not the same list my sister had. I know this for a fact, because when she found out she could not get a MSN clinical preceptor here in IL, she was very upset and frustrated with the whole idea. At that time my sister shared her frustration with the family. As a family, we supported her idea of relocating to Indiana. This was a very hard choice for everyone. Are you in the program? Do you represent TCN here on allnurses?