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Nov 04, 2009 02:01 PM

LPN-BSN through Indiana state...


I'm an LPN & stay at home mom. I'm interested in possibly doing ISU's LPN-BSN program in the future... I just had a few questions I was wondering if someone could answer.

1. I'm currently not working and am a stay at home mom with a current LPN license. Do you have to be working, or have to have worked recently as an LPN to be accepted in to the program?

2. Do you have to pass the TEAS test to get in? Or do they take all applicants, even if you fail the TEAS?

3. How hard is it to get in to ISU's LPN-BSN program? Are all applicants admitted or do they only take the "cream of the crop"?

4. How expensive is it? I almost have my associates through a community college, but lack a few credits of having it. Would the program be a little cheaper for me since I have some credits? Thanks, any info would be appreciated.


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from chaxanmom
Old Nov 04, 2009, 05:32 PM

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I was in exactly your situation and I'm graduating from ISU next month. I was a SAHM for 10 years when I started. I had a 4.0 so I have no idea if its difficult to get in with a lower GPA or whatever. It's a state school so I would imagine its not difficult. You have to pass the TEAS but it's not that hard IMO. Grab a nursing school entrance exam book at the library to review but it's just your basic math, science, english, etc from pre-reqs.
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Old Nov 04, 2009, 05:47 PM

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Hey! Thanks so much for your reply! I'm happy to hear you are finishing, that's great! What was the total cost for you if you don't mind my asking? Did you have any trouble finding a preceptor at the clinical sites? I am planning to start talking to the college network or ISU more about the program soon. Congrats!
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Old Nov 04, 2009, 06:03 PM

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By the way, at what point do u take the TEAS test for the program?
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from Chosen
Old Nov 05, 2009, 10:49 AM

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I also have a question? Does the ISU Nursing program really take 3 years once you get into the program?
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Old Nov 05, 2009, 04:25 PM

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I've thought a lot about the ISU program, and I don't think I can afford it. I also don't think I can take 3 more years of nursing school.... I only need 3 more classes from my community college to have my associates RN degree, so I think I'm going to continue on that path at this point. It's cheaper, and I think the nursing classes may be easier for me since I'll have a teacher in class telling me what to do! lol I'll definitely keep the ISU program in the mind though if I ever decide to get my BSN. I actually went today and signed up for a couple of classes at my comm. college torwards my associates RN. The only problem with my current college is that if I don't enroll in nursing school this spring, I have to work one full year as an LPN before I get admitted when I decide to start the nursing classes. I have been out of LPN school 3 years this year, and that's the college's rule where I'm currently enrolled. I haven't worked much as an LPN....
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Old Nov 06, 2009, 04:47 PM

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I'm wondering about the gpa requirements. While I was at the state college, I graduated with a 2.2 gpa. Not very good, but I was working part time, and taking care of a small baby and commuting. Anyway while I was in LVN school I managed to graduate with a 3.1 gpa while working 30 hrs a week and taking care of two kids. It can be done! My 3.1 gpa was during nursing school and also the last 60 units of college. Since I graduated nursing school I've managed to maintain at least a 3.0 in my studies still working and taking care of kids and taking them to their activities. Does anybody know if their 2.5 gpa is in the last 60 units or is it overall?
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