Lpn to RN Ivy Tech

U.S.A. Indiana

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Specializes in MDS.

Hi everyone! I was just wondering if anyone can give me some info on the ivy tech LPN to RN program. I just signed up for summer classes to get my prerequisites done.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Every sing person who applied to the Lawrence campus got in during my transition from 2013-2014. During that year's time, two other LPN-ASN classes were admitted and there was actually a shortage of LPN-ASN student applicants, so EVERYONE got accepted and then they were thrown into the medic-ASN program b/c the Medic - ASN program had so many holes too.

So essentially, you will absolutely get in (based on the above cited evidence). When I applied in 2013, I applied to 6 different regions (13 different schools), of which included Richmond, who only takes 6 transition students / year, and I was accepted to every single program.

Also, as a sidenote the Graduating class of 2013 (ie: the class that ended just as mine began) received a 100% NCLEX pass rate for their ASNs and PNs that year at Lawrence (indianapolis).

Oh, and another thing... I graduated on a Saturday, I had my authorization to test on Tuesday, I took my NCLEX on Thursday, I received my RN license # on Friday.

A lot of students complained of the lack of Ivy Tech's planning and organizational skills r/t scheduling. I promise you, I precept several student externs at a local hospital, and the students even in the BSN programs like Marion and IUPUI have the EXACT same problems. So, I beseech you, when you get into the transition program, please try to foster an atmosphere of understanding for the school b/c the grass is NOT greener on the other side. It is all the same problems a student would face at any other (accredited) college. You can't beat the price of $121.15 / credit hour and then immediate NCLEX testing dates - my BSN friends graduated with me or a week or two before me, and they're still waiting for their auth to test!

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Specializes in MDS.

Thank you so much!!!!!! I was really worried this makes me feel a lot better!

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wow that's great....lol I plan on applying in Feb for the LPN - ASN in Lawrence. I always here about how competitive it is for the PN program and the ASN program, but I never hear about what it is like for the LPN - ASN

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congratulations by the way!!

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Thx! I get my first RN pay check this Friday! I was in overtime as an LPN a few weeks ago, and even in overtime my RN base rate is more!!!

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Does anyone know how far back credits are accepted? Meaning, a LPN who earned their certificate in 2003, are the prerequisites from that time still valid for transitioning currently or will these classes need to be retaken (prerequisite not nursing, eng, psych, math, a&p) This question applies to ivy tech, not any other transition program.

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Science classes 5 years:up:

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Does anyone know about the kokomo Bridge program, I applied there and I am currently waiting on the letter.

and info would be great!

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