Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

NewbieNurse2005 · Oct 27, 2004

Why are there so few LPN programs in Indiana? Applicants are about 500 to 1 slot available. Ivy Tech State College has started alot of LPN to ASN transition programs but since there are not enough LPN programs - where can a person get their LPN in Indiana? You have to be an LPN first! At some point won't they not have enough LPN's for the transition program? I could even see doing an ASN program but they aren't doing that unless you are an LPN first. They don't allow MA's into the ASN program either. It is either high priced BSN which only graduate 20 students a year out of a 1000 or the LPN programs which are way to competitive to enter (even with straight A's and good test scores) or the LPN to ASN transition. How can a person get into LPN school in Indiana?

I'm currently attending Ivy Tech's Practical nursing program, to my understanding all you need to do is do well on the PSB test. If you don't do well the first time you may retake it . To take the ASN program you do have to both do well in your classes and the NET test. You DO NOT have to be an LPN first to go into the ASN program. There is a 2 year program for the ASN. However, you do have to be an LPN to go into the trasitional program. I hope this has helped you. You may need to apply to more than one campus to get into a program. Don't give up.... everything will turn out fine I'm sure.:) Chin up. Kandy ......

NewbieNurse2005 · Oct 27, 2004

Why are there so few LPN programs in Indiana? Applicants are about 500 to 1 slot available. Ivy Tech State College has started alot of LPN to ASN transition programs but since there are not enough LPN programs - where can a person get their LPN in Indiana? You have to be an LPN first! At some point won't they not have enough LPN's for the transition program? I could even see doing an ASN program but they aren't doing that unless you are an LPN first. They don't allow MA's into the ASN program either. It is either high priced BSN which only graduate 20 students a year out of a 1000 or the LPN programs which are way to competitive to enter (even with straight A's and good test scores) or the LPN to ASN transition. How can a person get into LPN school in Indiana?

I'm currently attending Ivy Tech's Practical nursing program, to my understanding all you need to do is do well on the PSB test. If you don't do well the first time you may retake it . To take the ASN program you do have to both do well in your classes and the NET test. You DO NOT have to be an LPN first to go into the ASN program. There is a 2 year program for the ASN. However, you do have to be an LPN to go into the trasitional program. I hope this has helped you. You may need to apply to more than one campus to get into a program. Don't give up.... everything will turn out fine I'm sure.:) Chin up. Kandy ......

tonicareer · Oct 28, 2004

Lucky you for getting into a program. I have all the general and science classes completed, perfect grades and perfect attendence and great entrance exam score. Applied to many Ivy Tech campuses - but competition is 500 to 1 to get in! I have been applying for several years. Soon my science courses will time out and I will have to repeat them. Many people cannot get in the LPN programs or ASN programs and cannot afford the BSN programs at private colleges (the state college BSN programs are difficult to enter too). There is a definite edge for getting into the Ivy Tech programs if you are young too - they do have a personal interview component too. Which campus did you attend that you did not need a personal interview? My personal interview was very much about how they wanted young students. No I do not want info on financial aid either. My point is there are not enought LPN or direct entrance ASN programs in the state of Indiana - when applicants are 500 to 1 slot available.

tonicareer · Oct 28, 2004

Lucky you for getting into a program. I have all the general and science classes completed, perfect grades and perfect attendence and great entrance exam score. Applied to many Ivy Tech campuses - but competition is 500 to 1 to get in! I have been applying for several years. Soon my science courses will time out and I will have to repeat them. Many people cannot get in the LPN programs or ASN programs and cannot afford the BSN programs at private colleges (the state college BSN programs are difficult to enter too). There is a definite edge for getting into the Ivy Tech programs if you are young too - they do have a personal interview component too. Which campus did you attend that you did not need a personal interview? My personal interview was very much about how they wanted young students. No I do not want info on financial aid either. My point is there are not enought LPN or direct entrance ASN programs in the state of Indiana - when applicants are 500 to 1 slot available.

NewbieNurse2005 · Oct 28, 2004

I'm attending practical nursing at the Anderson campus. I didn't need an interview. I can't believe they are going somewhat on age... that's awful. That's age discrimination pure and simle.Your science courses are going to time out? How long have you been trying to get in??? What are your PSB test scores... if you don't mind me asking. I really do hope you can get in.

NewbieNurse2005 · Oct 28, 2004

I'm attending practical nursing at the Anderson campus. I didn't need an interview. I can't believe they are going somewhat on age... that's awful. That's age discrimination pure and simle.Your science courses are going to time out? How long have you been trying to get in??? What are your PSB test scores... if you don't mind me asking. I really do hope you can get in.

WickedRedRN, BSN, RN · Oct 29, 2004

I walked in to Ivy Tech Columbus, took the PSB on the last day it was offered to be eligible for the January 2005. The next week I recieved my letter offering me a spot in the class. There was no interview, nor review of my pre-reqs. Now, I did have a terrible time last summer trying to get into an ASN program. I never did get accepted, closest I came was #3 on the alternate list at IU Kokomo. I understand Ivy Tech in Logansport is now offering and LPN class, as well as Ivy Tech Kokomo. In the Indianapolis area the J. Everett Light Career Center in Lawrence offers an LPN program.

I know even though I really want the RN, after seriously looking at the LPN option, (I would not even consider it before) I think becoming an LPN first is a better option for my life. I can devote one year to not working much easier than we can afford 2. I think it would be easier to work and do the LPN to ADN transistion track than straight ASN, but jmho.

KacyLynnRN · Nov 28, 2004

Lori,

I got my LPN at J. Everett Light school of practical nursing. It is a fantastic program and I highly recommend it to anyone. It is a comprehensive, 18-month diploma program. The 1st semester you meet Monday - Thursday from 8am-noon, the 2nd and 3rd semesters it is Mon-Thurs 7-3pm. There are no pre-reqs required, but if you already have some from another school they will usually accept those credits. You have to take a placement test to get in, it was a fairly simple test (easier than the NET I thought) They start a new class every August. Their website is: http://www.jelcc.com

They are located on the Northside of Indy, near I-465 and Keystone Ave. Feel free to email me with any questions you have. I graduated December 2002. Good luck!

:) Kacy

kr1962 · Jun 11, 2006

I'm attending the PN program at the Muncie Ivy Tech campus and there was no personal interview requirement. I believe there were like 140 applicants for 40 slots or something like that. I just wish there was an easier way to transition into an RN program. There are all sorts of transition programs out there.....but you have to have your LPN license first and the earliest I can take the board would be next May. The cut-off for applying to the transition program is March, so I will have a year out of school. I couldn't make it into the RN program despite very high test scores due to their point system. The points total cut off was December 31 of last year and I was still taking pre reqs this past spring so other people had earned more points. Frustrating, very frustrating....so I chose the PN program and will work as an LPN until the transition program begins. The schools are at the mercies of the state boards of nursing who change the requirements annually in July. They need to come up with a way to make it easier to transition - not academically, but less red tape.

IU95 · Jun 18, 2006

Lucky you for getting into a program. I have all the general and science classes completed, perfect grades and perfect attendence and great entrance exam score. Applied to many Ivy Tech campuses - but competition is 500 to 1 to get in! I have been applying for several years. Soon my science courses will time out and I will have to repeat them. Many people cannot get in the LPN programs or ASN programs and cannot afford the BSN programs at private colleges (the state college BSN programs are difficult to enter too). There is a definite edge for getting into the Ivy Tech programs if you are young too - they do have a personal interview component too. Which campus did you attend that you did not need a personal interview? My personal interview was very much about how they wanted young students. No I do not want info on financial aid either. My point is there are not enought LPN or direct entrance ASN programs in the state of Indiana - when applicants are 500 to 1 slot available.

Where did you get this 500 to 1 statistic? That is nowhere near what I was told by Bloomington Ivy Tech.

I got in first try at Bloomington. For the LPN it is based on your PSB scores but that is changing in 2007. They are going to use the TEAS for both the LPN and ASN programs.

There are also no personal interviews for the Bloomington Ivy Tech LPN program. I am 39.

Good luck.

HARRN2b · Jun 22, 2006

I am starting the PN program at Ivy tech this fall and I am 45. I had no discrimination due to age whatsoever. They were wonderful. I took the PSB test and got my letter in May. I will bridge into the RN after this.