[mkramos81]

Hello All!
I am a second semester nursing ADN student at BCCC. I will become eligible to take my LPN exam at the end of this semester. Anyone who has graduated from a program in December - How long did it take from taking your finals to actually getting your license? I am sure my situation is not unique, but I am counting on getting my license ASAP after this semester. I will be continuing my education, but since I have to work, getting my LPN will allow me to work only 40 hours/wk. This past summer I was working between 50 and 60 hours just to make it.
Anyway, if anyone can give me this information or some tips to speed up the process (if any?) I would be very grateful.

[SherBearRN]

mkramos81,

I graduated from BCCC a couple of years ago, what a small world! I took the NCLEX-PN approximately one month after classes finished for the semester. I finished second semester in May, so I was competing for test slots with graduating RNs. I'm not sure if it would be better in December/January or not. The good news is you will know your results in approximately 72 hours by going to the Kansas State Board of Nursing verification page. Here's the link: https://www.accesskansas.org/app/nursing/verification/

To expedite the process, make sure you get all of the paperwork from Karen in the office ahead of time. You will also need to have a picture ID (similar to a passport photo) taken that will need to be affixed to your paperwork. I went to Kinkos for the photo.

Second and fourth semesters were my favorites. This may sound corny, but in my opinion you are at one of the best places to receive your nursing degree in the US! It's an excellent program with excellent instructors. To this day I still remember test questions like it was yesterday! I've even challenged some of my co-workers with the knowledge I have obtained from the program.

If you need any help or have questions throughout the program, please feel free to PM me.

Good luck!

SherBear

[downtownsjb]

Hi Girls! I'm just starting my pre-reqs & hoping to apply to BCCC nursing program next year. My question is what were your TEAS & grades to get into the program?

Do you recommend a certain teacher for A&P?

Thanks in advance!!
Jennifer

[SherBearRN]

downtownsjb,

I took A&P from Michael Heffron, but there are other instructors, too. I personally liked Michael because he was hard and challenged me at every turn in the course. I will say, however, he is not the instructor for everyone. Those that complained were usually the ones who wanted the easy A. I nominated Michael for outstanding teacher at the end of my fourth semester. Although many nursing instructors were instrumental in helping me understand a certain concept, he was the foundation to my success in nursing.

Bob Broyles is an excellent instructor, too. Although I never took a class from him, those who did loved him. I wanted to take his Human Dissection class, but wasn't able to swing it and 3rd semester at the same time. He talked to me about the class in length, which I greatly appreciated.

I didn't take the TEAS test (they started it after I graduated). I took the Nursing Entrance Exam. My pre-req grades were a 4.0. If I remember correctly, my overall score to get into the program was 134 out of a possible 143. My class ranged from the low 120s to 134 for overall scores. It was unusual for a class to score this well. Mkramos81 might be able to give you a more accurate score and give you advice. I graduated May 2005, so things have changed a bit. LOL

I would recommend taking as many classes related to the degree that you can prior to starting the nursing program. For example, take Microbiology, Nutrition, Child Development, and Composition II/Speech. If you are not able to get all of them completed, just make sure you take Microbiology.

I hope this helps. Butler is an awesome college! I wish you the best. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

SherBear