Finally Got Official Acceptance Notification ISU LN-BSN

the alchemist · Jun 21, 2012

Congrats! I am also thinking of doing ISU oppose to West Coast University. I just can not fathom being over 100k+ in debt, not to mention the interests! The only good part to WCU is it's quick - but burns your bank account (for years and years to come by paying back student loan). Sooo..that's why I am thinking of ISU.

I wanted to ask what made you decide to go to ISU? I am really just weighing my options. It's well into mid year and deadlines after deadlines....I really need to make a decision quickly.

2brn09 · Jun 21, 2012

Thank you, I choose ISU because it is an accredited university which offers the LPN-BSN online. I can set my clinicals around my work schedule. I wanted the flexibility because I do plan to work atleast 36 hours a week. The program for me can be completed in 5-6 semesters.

2brn09 · Jun 21, 2012

Oh! they do offer a payment plan with a financial company. This way you are not paying for everything upfront. I will be applying for a scholarship in the second semester.

2012RNJ · Jun 22, 2012

congrats!

LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN · Jun 25, 2012

Congrats! I am also thinking of doing ISU oppose to West Coast University. I just can not fathom being over 100k+ in debt, not to mention the interests! The only good part to WCU is it's quick - but burns your bank account (for years and years to come by paying back student loan). Sooo..that's why I am thinking of ISU.
I wanted to ask what made you decide to go to ISU? I am really just weighing my options. It's well into mid year and deadlines after deadlines....I really need to make a decision quickly.

I can well understand your hesitation about West Coast U. The cost for their program is highway robbery. You are in Calif and ISU has a different program for Cali residents. Before you sign up, make sure you understand exactly what ISU will do for you, and it might be good to get it in writing--just in case. There have been previous posts about problems about SoCal students obtaining clinical sites. While other non Cali steudents have one-on-one, preceptor to student. In the Cali ISU program, you are not in a 1 to 1 program. In Cali, ISU has hired an instructor. You could have as many as 12 students to 1 instructor (per the Cali BON ratio requiement) in the clinical, and you must do the clinical days/hours when the instructor is available. This makes it difficult for those who have outside jobs and other responsibilities. Plus, obtaining placements and instructors for the Sonoma State/ISU program has been somewhat difficult in Cali--especially SoCal.

2brn09 · Jun 25, 2012

Ladyinscrubs, how much longer do you have to complete the program? I am excited about being accepted into the program, but now cannot wait to finish it.

Vocationofalifetime · Jun 26, 2012

Congratulations, 2brn09!!!

I know you will do well! I'm very happy for you and look forward to hearing your experiences!

Leslie

2brn09 · Jun 26, 2012

Thank you,

Glenna, LPN · Jun 27, 2012

2brn09 do you have any words of wisdom on how to study/pass the CSM along with the TEAS V? When I was e-mailing with Carol she sent me a lovely long list of books for all of the CSM. I did buy the one book for the first module (NURS 106 yeah). I'm working on getting my proctor so I can get that paper work sent in so I can pay for the test.

Thanks!! You are a rockstar! I look forward to reading your posts in the future talking about your journey.

2brn09 · Jun 27, 2012

I believe if you are already accepted into the university and have an ID # go to blackboard and click onto syllabus for each csm. Thank you, I hope you get into the program then we can both share our journey.

Glenna, LPN · Jun 27, 2012

Thank you for your input. I really appreciate it. I do have my student ID number and I was looking on blackboard, but I'm not seeing anything. I'm sure once I pay for the CSM's that they would show up, yeah?