New to Ohio and frustrated

Nursenan0 · Aug 29, 2004

I started college at IPFW in Indiana, there was a waiting list there at the time, that was based on your GPA. I finished all of my pre reqs there then transfered to a private college to finish my degree...was a little more expensive, but was smaller and worth the extra $$$$

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CASEYK · Sep 19, 2004

I also live in Dayton, Ohio. I got my AD degree at Sinclair and now am in a Rn-BSN program at Wright State. Check into Clark Tech in Springfield because they also have a 2 year program and Miami University Middletown Branch has a 2 year program....good luck my girlfriends daughter was on the waiting list

at Sinclair for 2 1/2 years....

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Hi all,
I am from Michigan and was in nursing school there. The Friday before I started my first nursing class my husband was offered a job here. I only got one semester of nursing classes in before I had to move. I have been trying to get into and program here with no success. I have an appointment with a counselor at Wright state in June and Kettering on the 21st. In Michigan I was in an associates program. I told my husband that with the wait list for the programs here maybe I would just go for my bachelor's. Now I here there is a waiting list for that. I have all my prereqs done and everything seems like it will transfer. I was considering going for an LPN while on the waiting list for school. Anyone have any suggestions. I am completely depressed. I was hoping to be an RN by the age of 40 but now it looks like that won't happen.

Imafloat, BSN, RN · Sep 25, 2004

Hi all,
I have an appointment with a counselor at Wright state in June and Kettering on the 21st. In Michigan I was in an associates program.
Tomkat,
I read this thread and wondered what you ended up doing? How did your meetings go?

loriannlpn · Jan 17, 2005

I worked in hospitals in Michigan as a PCA while doing my prereq's and I know LPNs could not dose narcotics, push meds and the nurses had to sign off on all their charts. I didn't mean to offend anyone, I never said you weren't a nurse. I said for myself, I would rather be an RN. If you noticed I also said I was willing to become an LPN until I can get my degree.
I also did not choose Ohio, I would never have left nursing school in Michigan if given a choice. My husband was offered a position here and for him and his career it was just too good to pass.
Although I will say since being here that most of the people have been very nice and it is a beautiful state.

You have talked about the waiting list's. Will your credits transfer? If not, you could be working toward that. I am not sure how far you are willing to drive, however, springfield has a ADN program at the community hospital. I think that they will help pay or pay for your education as long as you sign on with them. The possiblity is that you could work as a CNA, while going to school.

Just a thought. I am in the same boat you are, the difference is that I am working for my LPN, but ultimate goal is BSN... Also if you go to www.nursing.ohio.gov, click on education and there is a PDF file of accredited schools in OHio for LPN and RN. Good luck in your quest.

galaxy781 · Apr 23, 2005

Hi!

I know this post is old but I am kinda new and thought i'd reply. TOmkat, I am interested to see where you are now! I dont know where Centerville is exactly but you mentioned Dayton in one of your posts, Cincinnati is about 45 mins from Dayton and we have quite a few programs here! NKU has a BSN program that I dont think has a waiting list, C-state has an ADN program but the waiting list for clinicals is about 18 months ave. UC has an RN program but I hear their wait lists for ADN are long but they have a BSN that I dont htink waits. Xavier Univ-has a BSN program, Mount ST. Joe has a BSN program with no wait and an Masters of nursing progam, which is the route I am taking...Also Good Sam Hospital and Christ hospital both have a nursing school in the hospital (no waits, 24 mo program), they are certificate programs, you would basically be an ADN, wouldnt be LPN...there is one LPN program here that I know of at Brown Mackie College, but I dont know about their waitlist..There are so many ways to go!!! I say go the quickest and cheapest route! LOL good luck!