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Hi everyone - I am new here but am starting at DNI in the night program in August. I saw some old feedback, and was wondering if anyone has some recent feedback?

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Hello, I am excited:yeah: to be starting the ADN-RN Program for DNI on 01/19/10.I am an LVN of 22 years. :nurse:.... Any students that have the prereq can start the program. Generic students(non-LVN) will have 5 semester of classes. Where as LVN will have 3 semesters. I also have a BBA(Bachelor Of Business Administration) from Northwood University in Cedar Hill. I am eligible for loans because I am current and not in default. I went to the clinical lab yesterday to do my drug test, I have my schedule and ready for class. Whatever it takes to make your dreams come true you have to do it. Alot of people will complain about the prices:twocents: of the tuition, but it is a private school. The program has just been approved this past year. There will be trials and error, but what you put in is what you can and will get out of it. I plan to get with other students to form some study group, because I know this will be an intense program. The school also accepts prereq from other colleges. The only thing that has a limitation on it is the Patho(5yrs). I love Nursing and helping others....Just post a question and I will help anyone that needs help. I will be in the program and that way, I can keep you guys informed and encourage you all to join. I feel like if the program does well, it will give some of the local programs a run for their money. It will also give other students that have been applying to other programs, that have not got in, other options. Good Luck to all,

Tomorrow is my :hpbday: and I could not have asked for a better gift..."Getting into the program is a great birthday present....Enjoy!!!!:stdnrsrck:

Congratulations Sugarwugga and Happy Birthday!! I will definitely like to keep in touch with you. I passed my Hesi2 in November 2009 and now must get my physical and turn in my app. The school has a copy of all my transcripts-so I won't misplace them. Don't know why I dragging my feet??!! Nervous, scared,etc.:D Wish you well with all your coursework!!!:)

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If you go to DNI for the ADN program, do the credits transfer for a bridge to BSN program? Also, does anyone know if the Pell Grant can be used there?

Thanks

LG

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to lgtx3 ~~~~

my prereq came from dcccd(community college). most rn-bsn have their own courses that has to be taken. pell grants are available at dni also, if you qualify. to purplelvn~~~~come on...pick your feet up...this could be a process that we can get thru together!!! i am quite nervous & scared myself:d...but i am trusting in god:up:....

to saygizz~~~~the net test is for the lvn program(the day class in february).......you could possible qualify for the rn program, because generic students are being accepted as well as lvn....come on ladies....keep going...we all can do it....!!!:flwrhrts::stdnrsrck:

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Do you know how long their semsters are for the ADN program?

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@texasg67~ The ADN Program is consisted of 5 semester. The Generic Students(Non-LVN )are 5 semester. The LVN Students are 3 semester. You can see their website for more information see www.dni.edu . :stdnrsrck:

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Hi purple! Im taking my hesi a2 entrance exam to get into the lvn program. can you tell me if the test was really hard? how was the a&p section? math? difficult vocabulary? did you study a certain review that you would recommend? thank you!

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Hi purplelvn! Im taking my hesi a2 entrance exam to get into the lvn program. can you tell me if the test was really hard? how was the a&p section? math? difficult vocabulary? did you study a certain review that you would recommend? thank you! im enrolling in next month

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Hi purplelvn! Im taking my hesi a2 entrance exam to get into the lvn program. can you tell me if the test was really hard? how was the a&p section? math? difficult vocabulary? did you study a certain review that you would recommend? thank you! im enrolling in next month

Hi Sheena! The Hesi A2 is not as hard as I thought it would be, and others have made it sound!! My test consisted of basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)fractions, some algebra, etc. Vocabulary-word definitions. Reading portion was long but take your time. A&P was easy. The A&P that I took during nursing school was enough to help me pass. I was only concerned with taking Math b/c I HATE MATH!!! LOL

I didn't really study any particular guide, just reviewed my A&P books. I printed math problems of the internet and practiced at work everyday. I took my Hesi Nov. 20th after scheduling two weeks prior. They give you 4-5 hours to take the entire test at your own pace. Don'y worry. You'll do great!!!:D

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to lgtx3 ~~~~

my prereq came from dcccd(community college). most rn-bsn have their own courses that has to be taken. pell grants are available at dni also, if you qualify. to purplelvn~~~~come on...pick your feet up...this could be a process that we can get thru together!!! i am quite nervous & scared myself:d...but i am trusting in god:up:....

to saygizz~~~~the net test is for the lvn program(the day class in february).......you could possible qualify for the rn program, because generic students are being accepted as well as lvn....come on ladies....keep going...we all can do it....!!!:flwrhrts::stdnrsrck:

hi suggarwugga, just heard back from a rep at dni and i'm so depressed. i have to take a&p i and ii, microbiology and a life class?? they won't accept the classes from my lvn school. all that on top of pathophisiology.:crying2: i won't be able to start this year as i had hoped. oh well, hopefully i can get on top of things quickly and get some more info from you and others before i start!!! like notes, study guides, etc!!:D

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PurpleLVN...keep your head up...take your prereq at DCCCD...you will be able to take your Pathophysiology at DNI online...the community colleges offers 2 credit hrs...they req 3 credit hrs....But keep your head up...I will be posting here regularly to continue to encourage you and others...Keep your :D up...!!!

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Hi Suggarwugga, Just heard back from a rep at DNI and I'm so depressed. I have to take A&P I and II, Microbiology and a Life class?? They won't accept the classes from my LVN school. All that on top of Pathophisiology.:crying2: I won't be able to start this year as I had hoped. Oh well, hopefully I can get on top of things quickly and get some more info from you and others before I start!!! Like notes, study guides, etc!!:D

Sorry to hear about you having to take extra classes. If you are an lvn you can work for baylor or jps, and go through there a p program through uta, you will still have to take some prereqs. but you will have ur bsn instead of your rns. Also the classes are all online,(6 to 8 weeks) and your clinicals will be at the hospital you work at.

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Specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.
Sorry to hear about you having to take extra classes. If you are an lvn you can work for baylor or jps, and go through there a p program through uta, you will still have to take some prereqs. but you will have ur bsn instead of your rns. Also the classes are all online,(6 to 8 weeks) and your clinicals will be at the hospital you work at.

Thanks vcurrin02!! I hadn't heard of this program!!! All classes are on-line? Where can I find out more info? How long is the program and what are the requirements??:confused: Sorry for all the questions but my interest is peaked!!!:yeah:

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