ISU LPN to BSN - Why is Cali being so salty?

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  1. LPNs only!

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      I’m in California and wish the BON would recognize.
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      I’m outside of Cali and applying into ISU. Love their program!
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      I’m not sure what I want to do next but I’m hopeful for more.
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      I’m an LPN, not currently working.
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      I wish I hadn’t chosen nursing. It’s not for me.

To Non ISU or ISU students,

i would love this to be an open discussion about the program. Please reply with any and all thoughts? (not just Cali thoughts)

I am so curious... why it is exactly that California doesn't endorse ISU's RN bridge program for LPNs? What is it about distance learning that bothers their Board? Or is it simply clinical competition ? I just read another forum discussion about CA not being happy with the competition for clinical seats that ISU students presented so they pulled away from ISU at the last minute. Does anyone else think this is a bit harsh? ISU seems like a great program! I am not a student (yet) but being happy that they did away with their College Network affiliation I have applied. And it took me a long time to do this. I actually thought about moving to Cali to be closer to my family there but I can't find any good online options for someone who has to work and go to school. So here I am, in one of the approved states. Applying. And hoping. And thankful there is a program like this out there :)

Anyway. I'm willing to admit I'm wrong here but in my honest opinion, Cali should perhaps consider that ISU is the only program in this country willing to take the online leap for LPNs willing to do the hard work of a BSN pursuit - online (except for the evident struggle for offline Clinical seats). No easy feat by any means. perhaps this might reflect the high ambition of LPNs out there who apply with families, single moms, and sky rocket cost of livings. We don't apply blindly. We know what it takes to succeed and we're willing to work for it.

Even if no one replies or reads this ridiculous novel I am simply ok just writing this but I would love to hear from anyone. As an LPN I appreciate what ISU and the Indiana state board of nursing is doing for us around the country. And in my perhaps all too honest opinion on behalf of all great nurses everywhere (including RNs) :)

Dear California BON,

you're wonderful but you are missing out on some great nurses. So don't be sorry to us. We're sorry. California nurses are wonderful in their own right, as they are everywhere, but LPNs everywhere deserve a chance to continue their education in your state. Not just the (almost) 49 other ones ISU has approval in. We applaud ISU. Hopefully we can applaud you too one day.

Sincerely,

LPNs. Future (ISU) BSN's

I'm a resident of Virginia but much of my family is in California... I love it there and would love to practice there as an RN someday. Sadly that's not today. Maybe someday. Until then, I'll hope for the best and bloom where I'm planted.

I'm applying for the ISU program for 2019 and taking some time to work and save. Would love to hear back from anyone in their journey!

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