takapahaRN

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1. Any Ivy Tech Gary or Valpo students?

   takapahaRN replied to Melnickovich's topic in Indiana

   I am a second semester RN student at Ivy Tech Valpo. This is absolutely correct. This is how they determine your placement. Good luck to you! Amy

2. Any Ivy Tech's have an ASN January Start?

   takapahaRN replied to Dannelboo's topic in Indiana

   Yes, the Valparaiso campus has fall and spring starts.

3. A&P II Club, 2007

   takapahaRN replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Who is your instructor? I had Matt Courtney at the Ivy Tech - Valpo campus. He was THE BEST! Made everything SO easy to understand.

4. Any Ivy Tech Gary or Valpo students?

   takapahaRN replied to Melnickovich's topic in Indiana

   Yes, I believe all prereq's have to be completed before the application deadline. You might want to check with the nursing advisor at the campus you want to apply to. At the Nursing Information meeting I attended, they stressed that they are a bit ...

5. Ivy Tech Acceptance Letters - Fall 2007

   takapahaRN replied to anelson44's topic in Indiana

   I got mine last Friday! :) I'll be attending Ivy Tech - Valpo for the Fall 07 RN program! :) My parents just bought me a Littmann Classic II SE stethoscope as a gift. I hear they are one of the best. Best wishes to all!

6. overwhelmed!

   takapahaRN replied to lyndsaynicole's topic in Indiana

   Actually, this has changed. At least for the Fall 2007 class. Because the cirriculum changed, they all allowing the classes taken in Spring 2007 to count toward admission to the Fall 2007 nursing program. This is a recent change, so check with the...

7. Ivy Tech (clinical/uniforms)

   takapahaRN replied to takapahaRN's topic in Indiana

   Thank you! That is very helpful! I'll be attending Valparaiso. I'll try giving them a call to find out the requirements. Did you have to purchase your stethescope from the bookstore also, or from an outside source? Thanks again! :)

8. Ivy Tech (clinical/uniforms)

   takapahaRN replied to takapahaRN's topic in Indiana

   Hi Lori... Which campus did you graduate from? Are the uniforms available at all the campus bookstores, or do you have to purchase from an outside source? Thanks! :)

9. A&P II Club, 2007

   takapahaRN replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   We have a bit in common! :) I'm taking APII (Saturday class) and Developmental Psych (online). I'm also taking online Interpersonal Communication.

10. A&P II Club, 2007

    takapahaRN replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You can count me in! I'm taking APII right now. I got a bit of a head start reading the chapter (Endocrine). My class is on Saturday afternoon (Yesterday). I was so glad I started reading it, as I felt very prepared. :)

11. Ivy Tech (clinical/uniforms)

    takapahaRN posted a topic in Indiana

    Hey All! Does anyone know what the required uniform is for clinicals at Ivy Tech? I'm applying for the fall RN program, and would like to get a jump on it, if at all possible. Thanks! :)

12. A&P 1 and Intro to Psychology??

    takapahaRN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i'm taking psychology, a&p1, algebra and english comp. so, i'd definitely say it is doable. you just have to learn to prioritize. i have 4 children and a husband and house to take care of. fortunately i do not work out of the home, or it woul...

13. do you think...?

    takapahaRN replied to haa's topic in Indiana

    You'll have the tubal ligation and rape problem with any Catholic hospital. That isn't just because it is Sisters of St. Francis. The rest is a concern.

14. do you think...?

    takapahaRN replied to haa's topic in Indiana

    Just curious as to why you are not happy about it. St. Anthony's in Crown Point is where I am hoping to work after graduation. They have the best L&D in the area for mom's that are hoping to avoid c-sections, and interventions. (I obviously wa...

15. CLEP exam for English Composition....

    takapahaRN replied to gemini08's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The only problem with testing out is that most colleges give you a grade of a 'C' if you test out. If you think you can do better than a 'C' by taking the class, you're better off to do so. Reason being, with how competitive some programs are for n...