Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

josully · Feb 8, 2011

I am also looking into this program.I Did verify that it is accredited and called the RN board and verified after completeing program you are eligible to take the RN boards. I would also love feed back from someone who is currently enrolled.

Inlandnurse · Feb 8, 2011

You can go to distant learning section and click on the ISU LVN to BSN. It has so much info from students. I am testing out of phase two now.

Jasel, BSN, RN · Feb 14, 2011

Anyone know if you can do Indiana State U's LVN to RN program without dealing with the College Network?? Everytime I try to look into it I get those non-stop harassing calls from TCN. Plus I've read WAAY too many negative things about them online.

Ellie V · Feb 14, 2011

Do you know of RN that have finished this program and do they work at hospitals? My concern is not being able to have credibility since competition is so fierce out here in SD Calif.

Ellie V · Feb 14, 2011

What kind of negative things have you seen online?

A few of my LVN classmates already signed up and others are contemplating. They are just so excited to be able to get a BSN in such short period of time.

I almost signed but still debating considering that all work is pretty much done online. I am concerned over the quality of what will be taught to me and also the credibility when I go apply to a hospital and apply as an RN that graduated from an Online Course.

Please advise :bugeyes:

josully · Feb 16, 2011

One of the reps from TCN gave me the email of two nurses that are currently enrolled in the program threw TCN/Indiana State.They were in the second portion of the program and seemed to have positive things to say. I know the school is legit because I checked them out already threw the board. I am seriously considering this route but am am skeptical as well. I worry about not being as ready for the work force. If there is anyone out their that has completed the program and is currently working as a RN, I would love to hear your feedback.

Thanks

LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN · Feb 18, 2011

I am in the LVN/LPN to BSN progam at ISU. I already have my bachelors and all my preprequisites so after taking 4 challenge courses, I am enrolled in LPN/LVN transition and an assessment class. Once these classes are over, I will be admitted as a full time student..until then all new students are termporarily admitted until these classes are finished.

I am impressed, so far, with the program. I have been in a brick and motar BSN program and family sickness caused me to have to quit. Quite honestly, the ISU program is more rigorous than a regular brick and motar program. It should not be since distant learning students are learning the same material that regular nursing students learn. Nevertheless, I have been very busy with the program, but ISU is doing all it can to provide a quality program and links to videos, etc. Clearly, their IT dept is excellent. I have never taken any other DL classes, but am quite impressed.

The one thing I would advise others considering ISU is when you are admitted, take only the transition course by its self and then the next semester take he assessment class independently. The first month of the two classes I was slammed with papers, reports, posting on discussion boards, and taking numerous quizes and exams. It was a shock as I am accustomed to only a midterm and final in my previous university classes. I would imagine the surprise was even larger for those students who have little ones and work full time. I wish I had only taken one class the first semester, whcih would allow me to ease into the program.

I actually enjoy distant learning and it gives me the freedom I need, but you must be motivated. As the first two classes have shown, one must keep up and not fall behind. Every week we have goals and must post our work on line before a specific time. Miss that window and you the website evaporates. You will get no credit or points when a deadline is missed.

If anyone needs more info, feel free to contact me.

One of the reps from TCN gave me the email of two nurses that are currently enrolled in the program threw TCN/Indiana State.They were in the second portion of the program and seemed to have positive things to say. I know the school is legit because I checked them out already threw the board. I am seriously considering this route but am am skeptical as well. I worry about not being as ready for the work force. If there is anyone out their that has completed the program and is currently working as a RN, I would love to hear your feedback.
Thanks

josully · Feb 18, 2011

Thanks a lot your info is very helpfull. Have you checked into the clinicals. I'M wondering if I will have to travel far for that portion. When I was in LVN school I was with a big class at my clinicals. I'm wondering what the clinicals are like threw ISU. Thanks for your help

Josully

LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN · Feb 18, 2011

Thanks a lot your info is very helpfull. Have you checked into the clinicals. I'M wondering if I will have to travel far for that portion. When I was in LVN school I was with a big class at my clinicals. I'm wondering what the clinicals are like threw ISU. Thanks for your help
Josully

The clinicals for LPN/LVN to BSN students enrolled in the distant learning program at Indiana State Univ are a ratio of 1:1--student to preceptor.

I am in Calif and by law there can not be more than 12 RN students per clinical instructor/professor. I have no idea what the ratio of students to professor is in other states. The one nice thing with the ISU program is the 1:1 ratio.

josully · Feb 18, 2011

did you compare costs of other programs? Did u feel prepared when taking the tests? Are their any disadvantages you have run into? Thanks for your input

LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN · Feb 19, 2011

did you compare costs of other programs? Did u feel prepared when taking the tests? Are their any disadvantages you have run into? Thanks for your input

Did I compare costs of other programs? First thing I had to do was find a school authorized by my state Board. This limited my options completely. Only the distant learning program at ISU is recognized. I definitely did my homework. The other issue is my lab classes. Some institutions put a 5 year limit on lab classes; while I do enjoy science and lab classes I am not that enamored to take them over again. ISU does not have a 5 year cap. I was, also, a ghost on AllNurses and read everything I could about the various distant learning schools others mentioned.

There are other distant learning programs, but I have no idea the cost. The first thing you need to do is go to your local state nursing board and find schools that are accepted by your state. That is if you want to work in the state you live.

Someone mentioned an online program in Washington state. That sounds promising as I like Washington state. Alas, it is not authorized by my state board. Plus, I cannot be away from home for the extended the clinicals that must be done in the Washington state sites. Otherwise, I would be very interested in the program--at first blush.

In my state there are private institutions that offer a LPN/LVN to RN or BSN. Those tend to be more pricey than a community college or state university...something to consider because once you graduate you may find jobs few and far between for new grads and those loans will need to be repaid.