Ivy Tech Thread

Sunkistgurl99 · Mar 13, 2009

Question for those who are in their first or second semester of nursing classes......Have any of you experienced doubt. I have been wrestling with this since the first day of classes. I feel so overwhelmed and that this may not be for me. Am I alone?? Did any of you experience some doubt in the beginning?? Is this a sign or just overwhelming stress?? I am not the type to easily give up on anything, but I am really considering it. Any opinions or comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks

I know myself along with some fellow student doubted it all the time, lol! We were like is this what we really want to do, are we sure? But we are, most of us have been working toward this for 2-3 years so bring it on! I am on spring break right now, finishing up my first care plan and am wondering how I am going to get these done when I am in school all week! Ugh! Hang in there, you are not the only one who has thought that! We can do it!!!! :up:

Hanger · Mar 18, 2009

Man, so much information on here....thank you to everyone who contributed.

I am a 28 year old guy who is looking at a career change. I am going forward with trying to get stuff done for nursing, but how are the Ivy Tech online classes? I see some of you took ANP and Chem online- what happens to the labs? Is it simulated on the computer- is there no lab? Thanks a bunch everyone!!

csab · Mar 18, 2009

I am taking A&P 101 online right now. I can say that there is some lab simulation stuff done on the computer, some videos to watch, and some lab activities done at home as well. I don't have anything to compare it to as far as how it is similar or different from the in-person A&P class. We have had weekly discussion board posts to do which involve some internet research and citing references. A lot of chapter summaries and activities are accessed through Course Compass, as well as additional material to study from such as Interactive Physiology, Anatomy 360, and PAL (Practice Anatomy Lab).

I have not taken Chem online (yet) but I believe it utilizes computer-simulated labs as well.

kgle · Mar 19, 2009

QUESTION!

Those of you who applied at multiple campuses. I am assuming you have to make copies of your TEAS test scores to turn in with the multiple applications right?

csab · Mar 19, 2009

Kara, when is the Columbus info session? Their campus website says nothing about it. Now I'm considering applying there as well since I can't apply for Anderson Spring '10 since they don't have the program starting in the spring. (which, I still can't believe!)

kgle · Mar 19, 2009

They have one next Thursday 5pm-8pm, one on Friday in Franklin but I don't know what time and one more. You can call and ask them and you also have to reserve your seat.

stupidcancer · Mar 19, 2009

Monday March 23 from 9-12 am @ Columbus Campus

Thursday March 26 from 5-8pm @ Columbus Campus

Friday March 27 from 1-4 @ Franklin Campus

You have to reserve a seat if you are going. 812-372-9925.

stupidcancer · Mar 19, 2009

You know, I wonder if Indy campus would have to fax TEAS scores to Columbus campus or if we just copy the score report? Does anyone know? I thought at Indy's info session they said if we took the TEAS at another campus we had to have the results faxed to them, but each campus seems to have their own rules...ugh. Stressful!!

csab · Mar 20, 2009

Thanks for the info ladies. I can't make any of those times for Columbus. Guess I'll have to wait until some other month.

Nickolaya6278 · Mar 25, 2009

Prepare yourselves this shall be a long one. :yawn:

I applied for the LPN and ASN programs today. Have a couple of things for everyone to think about. I was told at my campus here in Anderson that sometimes it is so competitive it comes down to the day and time you turned your apps in. I am usually a last minute person. Read my second sentence. I applied today. LOL!

Ok, so having gotten a B in APHY 101 I knew my chances of getting into the ASN were already lowered. APHY 102 is going better this semster. I feel as if I am actually learning the info this session. I am just sure though that I am still going to end up with a B this semester also. I have been completely stressed about not getting an A this semester. The take I have come up with is.....everything happens for a reason. If I dont get into the ASN I will likely get into the LPN. What is so awful about getting the L then going back for a couple more semesters to complete the ASN? I can get my LPN start working part time or PRN, and finish the other two semesters for ASN. Now me= no stress. I feel like I can enjoy learning in Anatomy now. No pressure.

On the flip side. I have heard several people mention with the economy they cannot afford to not work/need to go ahead and get into the workplace. Therefore more people are applying to the LPN program. This may be beneficial to those of us wanting into the ASN. Maybe if many people need to go ahead and get into the job force they may have the same idea and our ASN chances may go up.

Just a couple things to think about. I have been so worried about getting into the ASN but I have decided that what is supposed to happen for me, just will. No more stress. :yeah:

kgle · Mar 25, 2009

I don't get the whole- I need to work asap so I'll do LPN. LPN is only one semester shorter than ASN...

stupidcancer · Mar 25, 2009

Prepare yourselves this shall be a long one.
I applied for the LPN and ASN programs today. Have a couple of things for everyone to think about. I was told at my campus here in Anderson that sometimes it is so competitive it comes down to the day and time you turned your apps in. I am usually a last minute person. Read my second sentence. I applied today. LOL!

I don't understand how they could judge any of us by when we turn in our apps. They are due 4/1, period...Who is recording dates/times? How is that a basis for competitive admission? That shouldn't have anything to do with readiness/worthiness for the program.