[tonicareer]

Originally Posted by tonicareer

If I had the money for Deaconess and plane tickets - I would just enroll at a private traditional college. Money is also a major factor for most students. Please do not tell me about financial aid - I am in a situation where I do not qualify.

Sunny John - yes Instate tuition in other states is cheaper - but you have to live in those states between 1 and 2 years to qualify for instate tuition - I like how you have seen how bad Indiana is. If I had the money to move - I would do so for sure - even if I couldn't go to nursing school - but you have to have money to find a place to live - and I don't qualify for financial aid either since I already have a BS in another area.

[sunnyjohn]

Originally Posted by tonicareer

Sunny John - yes Instate tuition in other states is cheaper - but you have to live in those states between 1 and 2 years to qualify for instate tuition - I like how you have seen how bad Indiana is. If I had the money to move - I would do so for sure - even if I couldn't go to nursing school - but you have to have money to find a place to live - and I don't qualify for financial aid either since I already have a BS in another area.

Yes I understand that. The program I am talking about is not a Federal or State financial aid program. It is entirely financed by the hospital. People with degrees are eligible.

What I meant was that paying out of state tuition as a nonresident in another state is cheaper than paying instate tuition in Indiana in a few states. You guys have a high rate even for residents....

I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope things work out for you.

agape

[sunnyjohn]

Hi Toni,

I dug up some information that may be able to help you. I have been going over your situation in my head all day and trying to do some research on solutions....


I noticed in one of your old posts that you are form North Central Indiana.

Have you ever heard of Lake Michigan College? It is a community college in Benton Harbor, MI. Benton Harbor is very near the IN border. Many student from IN counties do attend every day.

They will let Indiana residents of Laporte, Elkhart and St Joseph County attend at a tuition rate of $78.85 per credit hour. That is even cheaper than Ivy Tech. If you are out of that area you can attend for $105 per credit hour. That is only $25 more than Ivy Tech's $80.30/cr hour.


Yes they do have an ADN program that is fully accredited.They also have an LPN program. Yes they do take Indiana residents into the program.

Here is the website:
http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/

I sure hope this will work for you....


Agape

[Nancy2]

Originally Posted by tonicareer

I know all the school options already. I have been at this for a long time. The problem is Indiana simply does not have enough LPN programs or ADN programs. The BSN programs are scarce also and the private colleges are just not affordable. You know Ivy Tech is just wasting money on so many programs that don't have job availability in this state. High scores and grades don't get you admitted either. Allied programs are scarce too (except for MA which has few jobs and low pay). This state is just not keeping up with what is needed. Even a phlebotomy program will take 2 years and in other states it takes 3 months! That is because Ivy Tech won't let other schools enter the state and compete. By the way Ivy Tech frowns on people applying to nursing programs outside their region that they live in. They will fight you tooth and nail about this. If you live in Indy they expect you to apply at Indy Ivy Tech not outside Indy. If you live in South Bend that is where they expect you to apply. Personally I just want the LPN because that is what I can afford right now and I don't want to spend 4 years in school before I have a job. Many Ivy Techs have the LPN to ADN program but don't have the LPN program - so how does that help anyone? It helps the people who have moved here from out of state with Lpns get ADN - but people in Indiana can't get the Lpn because there are not enough programs. IU does not like transfers students unless they already have the LPN either. They will put you in prenursing and since I already have the prereqs. - I do not want to repeat them since I have an A in all courses. Indiana is not helping people become nurses at all.

Have you thought about theraputic massage or cosmetology? As a cosmetologist, you could work with skin care or electrolosis. You could work for a day spa, salon or for yourself and the ability to make money is definately there!! In order to be truly good at any of the above, you need to have really good nursing skills. Think about it... adn GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy2

[montinurse]

but a doula? I ran across it the other day while browsing around since I would love to work in Labor and Delivery one day. Childbirth has always fascinated me. Have you ever looked into being a doula? The reason I ask is because it's all private, you do it on your own, there are not alot out there, and plenty of women need a doula! The training has nothing to do with a college, and you could even have your own business...And for the work, the money sounds decent..
sorry, just a thought. I'm thinking of ya!!

[SpongeGirl]

Hi everyone, thinking of going to Marion school of nursing. Does anybody have any info on them as far as competing to get in, gpa's, or no competition at all....just pay and you're in?

[Roland]

Originally Posted by SpongeGirl

Hi everyone, thinking of going to Marion school of nursing. Does anybody have any info on them as far as competing to get in, gpa's, or no competition at all....just pay and you're in?

The thing about Marion and other private schools is that they are so expensive that it really limits competition. However, that's good news if you can afford the tuition.

[tonicareer]

I don't live near the Michigan border and it is still a competitive program just like Ivy Tech - might take years to get into. Looked at massage therapy - Indiana requires a license - 2 year associate degree program - again at Ivy Tech - again expensive and competitive and not in my location. Not sure massage therapists make alot of money in this state or there are many jobs - don't see alot of spas in this state. Not sure about the Doula thing - does it require a license? - training does cost some money and I wonder if you can make a living off of it?

[sunnyjohn]

Originally Posted by tonicareer

I don't live near the Michigan border and it is still a competitive program just like Ivy Tech - might take years to get into. Looked at massage therapy - Indiana requires a license - 2 year associate degree program - again at Ivy Tech - again expensive and competitive and not in my location. Not sure massage therapists make alot of money in this state or there are many jobs - don't see alot of spas in this state. Not sure about the Doula thing - does it require a license? - training does cost some money and I wonder if you can make a living off of it?

Well, I'm sure it is competitive, but I got in. I don't know if I will go though I am waiting on Rush and Valpo and to find out where my Honey will end up in August....

Good luck, I'll keep you in my prayers.

[traumaRUs]

Hi everyone! I went to Marian College in Indianapolis for my ADN (I was an LPN already). They have an excellent program. I too did not qualify for ANY financial aid. So...I took out a student loan ($11,000 for my four semesters) and did it. I rationalize that I would be making much more as an RN then I did as an LPN and that was enough for me. At the time, my husband was in the military and I didn't have time to get on the waiting lists at IUPUI. I know that IUPUI has some non-traditional programs as well. You might look to see if they have an accelerated BSN program (skip the LPN if you can). And...before I get jumped on, please understand I am not anti-LPN (I was one once too), just that the opportunities are severely limited both career-wise and money-wise. BTW, I graduated from Marian College in 1994 and our pass rate was 100% for the NCLEX.