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Thanks for the tip, and for all the info you have given I appreciate it so much.I'm gonna call tomorrow the number I have that was listed on the CA BON to get info. Wich is the best place to get a list of all the courses needed and where to test for them ( excelsior, clep dante)?

Honestly the *best* place to get the full list and all the info is through TCN. Can't remember if you said you met with them or not. I did sign with them but I got the list of what I needed and the paperwork with testing centers during the first meeting and I didn't sign anything at the first meeting. So even if you aren't planning on using them for phase 1, meet with them anyway because then you get the info in a nice neat bundle...in a folder even. lol!

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Ok cool, Im sure that one I contact SSU/ISU then they will tell me about TCN since it is there they have contract for the modules. You have helped me out alot.

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Hi!

Glad we have this forum!

I have read each and every post here and I wanted to just add some information which I didn't think I read anywhere ...

Like some stated Phase I is the general ed requirements taken "predominatly outside of ISU" while Phases II and III are a combination of general ed electives and nsg courses "predominantly taken at ISU"

After completing Phase I you then apply to ISU and have your official transcripts sent to ISU Admissions Office.

OK!

Other requirements:

LPNs will take the TEAS exam for entrance into the Nursing Program. This will begin for the Spring 07 Semester. Your exam scores will need to completed by Nov. 1st and sent with your College of Nursing application. http://www.indstate.edu/site/nurs/3240.html For more information on the TEAS exam and ATI Testing, please e-mail Michele Pantle at: [email protected]

Other Info:

All nursing courses are completed online. Even though the courses are online and self-paced, they are within the traditional Fall and Spring semester time frame and taught by on-campus faculty members.

Clinicals will be done in the state where you reside, with a preceptor at a local facility. This link is the FAQ for the delivery of clinical education for the LPN-BS Distance Education

Track: http://www.indstate.edu/site/nurs/pdfs/faq-lpn-bs-clinical.pdf

In regards to the TEAS exam, once you complete Phase I (general ed requirements) you will purchase the web-based test from ISU book store. You will need to have a Preceptor who monitors the exam. This person must be approved by ISU. You must score between a 38-40%. This is based off of 100 nursing students who take this exam. The exam is said to be 11th grade level of English, reading, math, and science.

OK!

I also thought it would be important to note that you need to take ATI test after each nursing course before you can enroll for the next nsg course/class:uhoh3:

More info:

Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)

ATI's Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program has been adopted by the College of Nursing for pre-RN licensure students to strengthen the student's knowledge base throughtout the nursing program and prepare students for the NCLEX-RN state licensing examination. A portion of the program will be utilized in identified courses to enhance mastery of nursing content, assess students' strengths and areas of deficiency, and to remediate as needed. Scores on proctored examinations for nursing content areas falling below the 60th percentile rank for BSN programs nationally will require proof of remediation and retesting for successful completion of the course.

I recently passed my boards. I have most of the pre-reqs from colleges/univ I attended prior to lpn school. So really, I was just waiting to get my lpn license, which I now have. But, I am still considering this route, the ONLY draw back for me at the moment is this ATI testing which the ISU school of nursing have adopted. My lpn school had that as well, and I didn't quite do as well on those tests. ATI is really not my favorite type of exam. Other than that, based on the research and the information I have to date I really think the ISU program is a good one, which requires full dedication

Wow... this information surely answers some of my concerns for this program. Thanks for this posting, LucyLPN. I am interested in this program. Like you, I completed most of my science and art courses in my community college and some I completed in a University I attended. I'm interviewing for my first nursing position next week, and I hope I can also use the same facility for my clinicals. Do you know when the selection for the program starts, and the courses that needs to be taken. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide:)

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It's too late to apply for spring semester. The deadline as Nov 1st. I believe the deadline for fall semester is June or July.

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Wow... this information surely answers some of my concerns for this program. Thanks for this posting, LucyLPN. I am interested in this program. Like you, I completed most of my science and art courses in my community college and some I completed in a University I attended. I'm interviewing for my first nursing position next week, and I hope I can also use the same facility for my clinicals. Do you know when the selection for the program starts, and the courses that needs to be taken. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide:)

Hi Karen, according to the info I have from ISU, registration deadlines is as follows: June 1st for admission into the fall semester & November 1st for admission into the spring semester.

These are the required courses for Phase I:

Anatomy & Physiology (6 credit hours)

Chemistry (4 credits hours)

College Algebra (3 credit hours)

Information Technology (3 credit hours)

Life Span Development Psychology (3 credit hours)

Microbiology (3 credit hours)

General Psychology (3 credit hours)

Introduction to Communications (3 credit hours)

Foundations of Sociology (3 credit hours)

Freshman Writing (3 credit hours)

Other general education and cognate courses required for degree completion are:

Advance Expository Writing

Foreign Language (6 credit hours)

Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)

Statistics (3 credit hours)

Physical Education (2 credit hours)

Literary, Artistic and Philosophical Studies (6 credit hours)

Multicultural Diversity -International Cultures (3 credit hours)

Multicultural Studies - U.S. Diversity (3 credit hours)

History (3 credit hours)

Phase II:

Lower-level online nursing and Customized Study Material (CSM) courses are completed during Phase II of the program. Acceptance by and enrollement in ISU and the College of Nursing is required prior to registering for the online nursing or CSM courses. Students will be accepted for enrollment into the College of Nursing on a conditional basis, until the sucessful completion of Nursing 200 and 208. At that time, the student will receive full enrollment status.

Hope this helps!

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Hi,

My name is Brenda and I have been an LPN for 25 years. I work in a small rural hospital. I also am certified in Gastroenterology (CGN). I work primarily in Endoscopy procedures now but have worked Med-Surg nursing for 15 years.

I have always wanted to get my college degree. ISU is perfect for me. I am not in a hurry and am not doing this for the money (altho a raise will be nice).

I started 2 years ago with no credits. I have done the following:

A&P, Micro, Pathophys,Eng. Comp, Intro to Soc, Intro to Psych, Lifespan Dev. Psych,Gerontology,Inf. Sys./Computer App and will be testing out of American History 1 next week.

My plan is to get all other non-nursing classes done so when I enroll in ISU, I will have Phase 2 and just nursing classes left.

This is a great way for us to communicate so lets use this!

Sincerely, Brenda

Congratulation for such an achievement. I didn't know Gerontology and Ethics are required, is American History 2 required as well? I'm yet to met with the TCN sales person.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Thanks...

Just one 3 credit history class is required. Gerontology and Ethics fulfill requirements as well.

Good Luck!

Brenda

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Hi Karen, according to the info I have from ISU, registration deadlines is as follows: June 1st for admission into the fall semester & November 1st for admission into the spring semester.

These are the required courses for Phase I:

Anatomy & Physiology (6 credit hours)

Chemistry (4 credits hours)

College Algebra (3 credit hours)

Information Technology (3 credit hours)

Life Span Development Psychology (3 credit hours)

Microbiology (3 credit hours)

General Psychology (3 credit hours)

Introduction to Communications (3 credit hours)

Foundations of Sociology (3 credit hours)

Freshman Writing (3 credit hours)

Other general education and cognate courses required for degree completion are:

Advance Expository Writing

Foreign Language (6 credit hours)

Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)

Statistics (3 credit hours)

Physical Education (2 credit hours)

Literary, Artistic and Philosophical Studies (6 credit hours)

Multicultural Diversity -International Cultures (3 credit hours)

Multicultural Studies - U.S. Diversity (3 credit hours)

History (3 credit hours)

Phase II:

Lower-level online nursing and Customized Study Material (CSM) courses are completed during Phase II of the program. Acceptance by and enrollement in ISU and the College of Nursing is required prior to registering for the online nursing or CSM courses. Students will be accepted for enrollment into the College of Nursing on a conditional basis, until the sucessful completion of Nursing 200 and 208. At that time, the student will receive full enrollment status.

Hope this helps!

Awesome.... thanx for this posting:thankya:

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It's too late to apply for spring semester. The deadline as Nov 1st. I believe the deadline for fall semester is June or July.

Thanks Chaxanmom! I read in one of your posts that you already sent your portfolio, and was just wondering if you've been accepted into the program, or heard anything you would like to share with us. Did you take the TEAS yet? I'm supposed to be meeting with a sales person next week, ... not sure when to sign up yet, still job searching. Seems like a really nice program for LPNs

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Thanks Chaxanmom! I read in one of your posts that you already sent your portfolio, and was just wondering if you've been accepted into the program, or heard anything you would like to share with us. Did you take the TEAS yet? I'm supposed to be meeting with a sales person next week, ... not sure when to sign up yet, still job searching. Seems like a really nice program for LPNs

TEAS was super easy. I talked to ISU today actually. I was supposed to hear an answer by today and didn't so I called. Apparently their meeting to decide who they are accepting got pushed back to the end of the month. :trout: They are trying to torment me I think. :uhoh3: The woman I talked to said my TEAS scores were some of the highest she's seen and I'm transferring in with a 4.0 but I'm still not sure what's going on with my public speaking Dantes exam (long story) so that's the only thing I'm worried about. **biting nails**

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TEAS was super easy. I talked to ISU today actually. I was supposed to hear an answer by today and didn't so I called. Apparently their meeting to decide who they are accepting got pushed back to the end of the month. :trout: They are trying to torment me I think. :uhoh3: The woman I talked to said my TEAS scores were some of the highest she's seen and I'm transferring in with a 4.0 but I'm still not sure what's going on with my public speaking Dantes exam (long story) so that's the only thing I'm worried about. **biting nails**

Sounds like you have no problems getting accepted ... don't know anyone that get's turned away with a 4.0:) Thanx for sharing!

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Sounds like you have no problems getting accepted ... don't know anyone that get's turned away with a 4.0:) Thanx for sharing!

Well, the only possible problem lies in the fact that the public speaking credit is a pre-req and I don't know if I passed that one. The multiple choice part was easy but the speech itself is automatic failure if you are under 3 min or over 5. All we had was a wall clock and I don't know if I was long enough or not. It's difficult to watch a all clock, keep track of how many times the second hand goes around and do a speech at the same time! lol!

The results take 6-8 weeks to come in so I don't even know if I passed it or not. Told you it was a long story. lol! I've heard two different things from two different people there. Worst case scenario is they say not until I retake that test or the course and in that case I'll just start in the fall instead and finish the rest of my pre-reqs in the meantime. Not a big deal but it would be disappointing for sure.

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