LPN to BSN from ISU

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Anyone heard about or is going through this new program from Indiana State University from The College Network. And if so, what do they mean when they say "completing your clinicals with a local preceptor"?

http://www.college-net.com/healthcare.htm

Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, educator.

a couple of the LPNs where I work have been in this program for about a year, and are very satisfied with the program. I plan on doing the MSN online here in about a year, too busy doing other stuff right now....

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You guys have posted some very good information. I am going to call to find out some additional information. Thanks for the input from all of you guys. I actually signed up for the Yahoo Group as well. (Waiting to get approved . . .) Toodles!!:monkeydance:

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I just left a message on the forum... I am going this route and it seems to be a great deal. This is how it plays out...

There are three phases. Phase one is taking tests to get all of your general studies done through local testing centers (places like sylvan learning centers or community colleges). The college network provides binders that give you all of the information you nee to pass the tests... This phase is great because ANY college classes you have taken (no matter when you took them count towards the classes you have to account for toi enter the BSN program). You do these tests in the order that you want to do them, at your own pace. The only thing is is that you can't get federal aid to pay for this part... I am financing through the college network.

Second phase four nursing classes done the same way as phase one.

Then phase three is through Indiana State University and you take the classes online. The clinicals are done through a hospital in our area... they will have a partnership with ISU. There will be a masters prepared nurse at that location monitoring your progress in your clinical work. The only time you have to go to ISU is for the graduation ceramony when you are done!

The total cost of my LPN-BSN eduacation (a 4 yr degree in 3-5 years) is $23,000) and the Indiana State portion can be funded by federal student aid. :specs:

Good luck!

Hope this helps!!!

-Jessica

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I am also interested in the College Network. Can someone let me know if you or someone you faired out or completed the program with them?

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I am also interested in the College Network. Can someone let me know if you or someone you faired out or completed the program with them? I am interested in an Associated degree!

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Pretty sure it means a site accepted by both the college and the state when i looked into it it was hospitals with certain credentials, hope that helps a little

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i am also interested in the college network. can someone let me know if you or someone you faired out or completed the program with them? i am interested in an associated degree!

can you study independently? if not it will be very very hard!

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Hi everyone,

I am currently complete 4 pre-reqs that i will need to start the LPN to BSN with ISU. I really am excited about this as at my age, I am thinking of moving out of bedside nursing.

Can someone who is in this program give me an insight as what to expect.?

Phase 1, I think is getting all the pre-reqs, but somewhat confused about Phase 2 and 3.

Thanks

Yvonne

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I don't think this program is approved in my state. Is there any way to get around this? Do you have to live in a certain state or have a license from the state in order for it to get approved? Can I put down another state as my address and apply? I'm totally confused. HELP!

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I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has started or completed this program. I am a bit concered about "jumping in" as well.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't University of Phoenix offer this program? I could have sworn I saw it as an online option...

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i am considering the isu lpn to bsn program also and would like to talk to a few students before making a finale decision. first a little background on myself i graduated in 5/2008 with as an lpn from ivy tech in kokomo, indiana. from talking to the isu counselor who reviewed my transcript i have meet all the prerequisites except the 2nd psychology class (life span development). the counselor also informed me that it was up to me to find a preceptor for my clinicals. currently i do not work in the health care industry, have a full time day job and would have to take the clinicals in the evening. i probably wouldn't work as a nurse until i get a bsn therefore i'm not "plugged" into the network so to speak and therefore wouldn't know who to ask. so what do i do put up signs on the bulletin boards in the local hospital asking for preceptors or run an employment add in the newspaper? has anybody in the program had problems getting preceptors? there are 2 hospitals in kokomo and naturally i would like to do my clinicals here but there is also an ivy tech committee college and an indiana univ. nursing college in town also competing for clinical hours at the hospitals, which is another concern. i would like to talk to some one who is in the isu program who lives in north central indiana and get there feedback on the program. thanks in advance for the help. rick

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