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Can anyone give me suggestions. I'm currently feeling sad because I want to go back to school but i have to wait for applications and all I'm doing is working at a snf. Lets say I hungry for more education and I want to be a rn already I'm 22 btw. what should I do. what do you think about applying to a 2 year bsn program despite the amount of money.I thinking about going national university for the lvn to bsn program ( (I still have to take two classes before applying at national, what if I don't get in? waste of money?) Although im still interested in taking the adn program in other various community colleges. As you know there are more and more info about how hospitals taking only BSN new grads vs hardly any ADNs (trying to be magnet hospital). I live in San Diego California. help please.

Interesting, thanks for the info. I was just a little concerned because I thought all approved programs were listed. I do thank you for the clarification.

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Ill give ya a reply. I am currently a LPN and in school for my BSN. My program at University of Maryland is 2 years of actual nursing school and it took me about 2 years to get the pre-reqs complete. Im doing a traditional program. I will admit. I hated taking fundamentals yet again but it was more in depth than the education i got as a LPN. I would not recommend getting your ASN at all. ASN is not only being phased out in hospitals it is actually being phased out completely because they want to make BSN the standard across the board. IF you go for your ASN it would seriously be a waste of time and money. You can complete your BSN in the same amount of time as a ASN and even though it may cost more it is completely worth it. Apply to more than one BSN program, this will increase your chances of getting accepted. Privet schools are more expensive. REsearch your choices and then make your decision. I hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!! :)

Hey,

I am actually doing the same thing that you are doing. I applied to the nursing program at my school for summer 2013 but I was an alternate. I am thinking that getting my lpn will make me more competetive since we do have to write an admissions essay. This is my first choice and hopefully i get in the second time around. I also feel that this will give me more confidence.

Hope you are doing well in your program and good luck with the rest of your journey.

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I was actually trying to comment on feelsafewithanurse post... lol just starting to get a hang of this website.

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Specializes in LTC, Agency, HHC.

UoP hasn't lost their accreditation. They are a for profit university, as are most universities, so that makes all universities rip-offs, if you think about it.

Be careful with TCN, because if you search the boards here, you will find they aren't an actual college....and many people fail the clinical portion, and many states don't accept credits from them....especially California... so you could very well be wasting your money. And, you are paying 29K for prereq's and 4 nursing courses? THAT is a rip off! Are you sure TCN was 100% honest with you? I have a friend doing that now, and he is really struggling. I looked into TCN awhile back and they wanted 5K for 4 classes (1 semester). And clinicals are done in 3 days, and you don't do anything invasive. That sounds rather fishy to me. LVN-ADN/LVN-BSN requires quite a bit of extra clinical time.....not just 3 days worth.

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UoP hasn't lost their accreditation. They are a for profit university, as are most universities, so that makes all universities rip-offs, if you think about it.

Be careful with TCN, because if you search the boards here, you will find they aren't an actual college....and many people fail the clinical portion, and many states don't accept credits from them....especially California... so you could very well be wasting your money. And, you are paying 29K for prereq's and 4 nursing courses? THAT is a rip off! Are you sure TCN was 100% honest with you? I have a friend doing that now, and he is really struggling. I looked into TCN awhile back and they wanted 5K for 4 classes (1 semester). And clinicals are done in 3 days, and you don't do anything invasive. That sounds rather fishy to me. LVN-ADN/LVN-BSN requires quite a bit of extra clinical time.....not just 3 days worth.

First off, I KNOW that TCN is not a school...duh!

Secondly, the only part of the program I am doing through TCN is the Phase One & Phase two (which ISU REQUIRES you to go through if you have ANY of the general ed classes to finish and to test out of the four nursing courses)

Third, this is MY journey! NOT YOURS!!! In my LVN program we only had clinicals TWO days a week and I took it upon myself to take advantage of every single opportunity to learn something new every time...I was not in school to just graduate, I wanted to learn and because of that, I am far more advanced than the rest of my classmates were.

California is one of the stricts states to get a nursing license (LVN or RN) and requires that you complete so many hours of clinical rotations...I have a dozen or so friends that just graduated from ISU's program last year and passed the NCLEX with flying colors along with being gainfully employed!

I did my research with the BON in CA BEFORE I signed on the dotted line and would NEVER sign up for something that I would not be able to license for after completing the program...

Finally, I have had not one single thing bad to say about TCN...I read all the reviews and decided that it was MY decision to go this route or not...no one from TCN forced me to sign those papers...the last time I checked, I am the one paying the bill NOT YOU so this is MY education and not yours! I am VERY happy with my decision and stand behind it 100%!

In the end, I am going to have my BSN at the end of this journey...where are you going to be? Still an LVN working in a LTC?

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First off, I KNOW that TCN is not a school...duh!

Secondly, the only part of the program I am doing through TCN is the Phase One & Phase two (which ISU REQUIRES you to go through if you have ANY of the general ed classes to finish and to test out of the four nursing courses)

Third, this is MY journey! NOT YOURS!!! In my LVN program we only had clinicals TWO days a week and I took it upon myself to take advantage of every single opportunity to learn something new every time...I was not in school to just graduate, I wanted to learn and because of that, I am far more advanced than the rest of my classmates were.

California is one of the stricts states to get a nursing license (LVN or RN) and requires that you complete so many hours of clinical rotations...I have a dozen or so friends that just graduated from ISU's program last year and passed the NCLEX with flying colors along with being gainfully employed!

I did my research with the BON in CA BEFORE I signed on the dotted line and would NEVER sign up for something that I would not be able to license for after completing the program...

Finally, I have had not one single thing bad to say about TCN...I read all the reviews and decided that it was MY decision to go this route or not...no one from TCN forced me to sign those papers...the last time I checked, I am the one paying the bill NOT YOU so this is MY education and not yours! I am VERY happy with my decision and stand behind it 100%!

In the end, I am going to have my BSN at the end of this journey...where are you going to be? Still an LVN working in a LTC?

Why are you so angry? The poster was just looking out for you and giving you advice. This is a forum. You know? Where ppl respond back and forth? Geez.

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First off, I KNOW that TCN is not a school...duh!

Secondly, the only part of the program I am doing through TCN is the Phase One & Phase two (which ISU REQUIRES you to go through if you have ANY of the general ed classes to finish and to test out of the four nursing courses)

Third, this is MY journey! NOT YOURS!!! In my LVN program we only had clinicals TWO days a week and I took it upon myself to take advantage of every single opportunity to learn something new every time...I was not in school to just graduate, I wanted to learn and because of that, I am far more advanced than the rest of my classmates were.

California is one of the stricts states to get a nursing license (LVN or RN) and requires that you complete so many hours of clinical rotations...I have a dozen or so friends that just graduated from ISU's program last year and passed the NCLEX with flying colors along with being gainfully employed!

I did my research with the BON in CA BEFORE I signed on the dotted line and would NEVER sign up for something that I would not be able to license for after completing the program...

Finally, I have had not one single thing bad to say about TCN...I read all the reviews and decided that it was MY decision to go this route or not...no one from TCN forced me to sign those papers...the last time I checked, I am the one paying the bill NOT YOU so this is MY education and not yours! I am VERY happy with my decision and stand behind it 100%!

In the end, I am going to have my BSN at the end of this journey...where are you going to be? Still an LVN working in a LTC?

Wow! Relax tiger. Anyone who reads this post and thinks TCN program sounds appealing, I will warn you to REALLY check them out before signing on the dotted line. I signed up with them and it was the biggest mistake. Do your research!

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I am interested in the LPN to BSN program at Indiana State University. I have already completed the general education courses, and want to take the exams for the four transition courses that are required in order to be accepted into ISU's program:

Mental Health Aspects of Nursing Practice (2 SH)

Nursing Care of Adults (5 SH)

Nursing Care of the Child and the Family (4 SH)

Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (4 SH)

I read in another post that after being accepted into ISU as a regular student, then I will have access to the Study Guides for these four exams. So I applied to ISU as a regular student and paid the $25 fee. Hopefully hear back from them in a few days.

So my question is... are these four Study Guides from ISU the same ebooks that TCN is providing at $2000?

Also, my perception is that even with the Study Guides from ISU or TCN, it sounds like I still have to get additional study books such as NCLEX books and other NCLEX preparation materials. It sounds like these four transition exams are really, really difficult? I have read in other threads that people have passed 1 or 2, but failed 1 or 2.

Thank you for any help or suggestions!

Jenn

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If you dont like to read what someone else thinks, then dont go on this web site... and dont post something that everyone else can reply to. And what is WRONG with working in LTC???????

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I think your choice is going to have to be centered around what YOU personally can do at this time. For me, I had no choice but to work full time thru both my nursing programs. So my choice of school was more limited. I did an LVN program at a community college that was part time - which enabled me to work full time. I then did an RN program (ADN) program thru a private college and it also was part time. So I was able to work full time as LVN while completing it. Luckily my job agreed to work around my school schedule when I needed time off. Now I am currently researching schools to continue for my BSN or Masters.. have not fully decided yet. Unfortunately I think I will always have some debt from going to school!!

I attended Pacific Union College for the RN program. A private school - so yes it is more money - but it was the first school that I got accepted to after applying to many many schools. But after searching for jobs... I wish I had my BSN already!!!! So my only advice is to choose one that works for you but also has BSN. GOODLUCK!!!!!!! :geek:

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Look into University of Phoenix. I just finished their LPN-BSN program. Don't bother with your ASN, if you are going to go back, go get your BSN. I was able to do their program, work full time, and I have 4 kids at home. If I can do it, anyone can!

So was this all online or do you need to attend classes if you are not living in Arizona to attend University of Phoenix?or how does it work?I am planning sit for my LPN-Nclex am 1/2 way through with ASN incase I dnt make it I can have my LPN license then move on to BSN.Advise

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hello! have you tried looking into the cal state system?! they have lvn-bsn programs that are completely affordable without having to take out a loan…especially since you work as an lvn. i was able to pay off tuition during the semester since i worked part-time as an lvn. and the program is under 2 years!

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