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1. Indiana State University LPN-BSN, Recommended or not??

   cindarent replied to carrie42's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   Seasons, The course is set up to be 6 semesters or 3 years. You could take longer I'm sure. The part that is self paced is doing the prereqs and 4 challenge exams, as well as the Teas exam. The school is supposed to help set up a preceptor and site....

2. Indiana State University LPN-BSN, Recommended or not??

   cindarent replied to carrie42's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   Raincitynurse, I program normally takes 3 years (6 semesters of Fall/Spring) but some states may allow you to take 2 clinical courses or 2 theory courses during 1 semester which could sped it up. In Ca the nursing board only allows 1 clinical course ...

3. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

   cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   Inland nurse, I am taking chemistry, a&p2, history, sociology, and health science this semester in order to transfer to ISU with an AS. The requirements are slightly different doing it this way. So I am in phase 1 but have already done all the p...

4. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

   cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   That was the easiest one for me. I used the College Network study guide to review and then took the practice test. Anything I missed, I looked over again and then retook the test until I got 100%. The ISU mental health exam was very similar to the pr...

5. Indiana State University LPN-BSN, Recommended or not??

   cindarent replied to carrie42's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   Good for you! It sounds like you are really on your way. I started to read Therapeutic Communication to study for the Mental Health exam but then got the TCN study guides instead. PM me or email me at [email protected] to discuss materials. W...

6. Indiana State University LPN-BSN, Recommended or not??

   cindarent replied to carrie42's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   The tuition is listed on ISU's website. It ends up being about $13,000 with all the fees. Clinicals are $500 each and total another $3,000. So about $16,000 without College Network materials or testing fees included. That would add on another $4-5,00...

7. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

   cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   I'm so happy for you passing the TEAS! What did you use to study? Which challenge exams do you still need to take? Cinda

8. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

   cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   That's great you can start in Jan. What was the original deadline for the csms? Which 2 did you take allready? What are you using to study- books or the TCN modules? Good luck on the TEAS. Cinda

9. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

   cindarent replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   That's great you are in your last year. I tried to respond to your post a few months ago, but was new to the site and ended up doing a thread instead. I had my 6th baby at Loma Linda in 2007. I am hoping to get RCRMC approved as a clinical site befo...

10. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Also, anyone who has taken and passed the TEAS exam- Was the ATI study guide helpful? Did you use any other materials to study? Thanks! Cinda

11. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    That is amazing you passed all 4- in one day to top it off! I have been worried after hearing that some of them are difficult to pass. What did you do to study besides read? Maybe you should write a book on your secrets to passing-LOL. How was the TE...

12. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Did you end up going through ISU? I am in my last 7 weeks of an LVN program in SoCal Inland Empire and am working on my prereqs as well as the challenge exams and hoping to apply for Fall 2011 or Spring 2012. Cinda

13. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Kelly, Hi. Where are you at in your program now? How were the Challenge exams? Do you still have your materials and would you be interested in selling them? I am in SoCal and am starting to study for N106 with used books from the class. I have heard ...

14. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Congrats! That must be a great feeling. Have you taken the TEAS exam yet? I have 7 weeks to go in my LVN program. I am taking my last 3 prereqs in Spring as well as doing the challenge exams. I am studying for N106 right now. I am in SoCal, but glad ...

15. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    cindarent replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    I see you are also in CA. Have you started Phase III yet? I am in the IE working on Phase II still and am glad to find other Californians. Cinda