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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    You can take more than 2 classes; however, half of the classes have a clinical component, which in certain states you can only take one clinical course per semester. You would have to check with your...
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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    Hey Kristy, I did 3 semesters a year (Spring, Summer, Fall) with approximately 2 classes per semester. I was able to finish a little under 3 years (all nursing core classes) once admitted into the...
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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    Yes, ISU did offer summer courses; however, my state regulations would only let students take one clinic course per semester. Check your state regulations to verify how many clinical courses you can...
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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi MbellLPN, I was able to finish the program in less than 3 years. I took all the pre-req courses including pathophysiology at a local junior college prior to applying. I also had a previous...
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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi JesscatRN, Yes, the majority was reading chapters and lecture notes from the professor in a format to take the test. There are discussion board questions (each week) and papers to write. The...
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    Is ISU too good to be true?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to missycrowell's topic in Indiana State University

    No scam as I am a graduate of the ISU LPN-BSN program. I am currently working as an RN. The program was ideal for me as I worked full time as an LPN and was still able to accomplish my BSN. Best of...
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    Got surprised at work yesterday.

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    great story,
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    Anyone did the Indiana State University LPN to BSN online?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to lynnie88's topic in Indiana State University

    That is correct. As of now, ISU is no longer available to licensed vocational nurses in California. Hopefully, more LVN-BSN programs become available in the future. Best of
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    ISU Lpn-Bs 2015 Csms Teas

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to blondieblonde's topic in Indiana State University

    I completed the ISU program last year, so I can tell you what I did in regards to the CMs and the TEAS. To study for CMs, I purchased the study binders from either e-bay or amazon. Try doing a...
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    LPN or RN. Which program is more difficult?

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to ashmckay's topic in General Students

    Hello Ashmckay, I actually did the LPN and then the RN-BSN route. Personally, after completing the LPN program, I had wished that I just did the RN route. I guess it really depends on the...
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    Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "You would think they would be more discreet when they were installing the voice recording devices around
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    Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "It's a bird, it's a plane, no.....it's an eyewash
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    Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Sally, I know we are in the midst of budget cuts, but I do not think this is going to be a suitable size for our operating room
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    Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I think it might be time for Bob the maintenance guy to retire, this is not where I told him to install the eye wash
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    TCN- Please share good reviews

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to blessednurse2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I see that you are looking at ISU. Here is the route I took for ISU and my journey to my BSN. Hopefully this can be helpful for your journey. I took all of my pre-reqs (A & P, micro,...
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    what's needed to apply

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to SchoolsIn's topic in Indiana State University

    No problem, it took me about 3 months to complete the CSMs because you take them at your own pace. I had other classmates that completed them in two months. I wanted to take my time to ensure that I...
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "I think he met his breaking
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "We might have to switch to
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "Janet, I'll rock, paper, scissors you for it. Loser has to tell Billy, the new nurse, that his shift isn't over
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "Janet, looks like we lost another nurse. We might have to make some changes to our orientation
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    what's needed to apply

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to SchoolsIn's topic in Indiana State University

    When I was accepted to the ISU LPN-BSN program, I had applied to ISU admissions first as a degree seeking student. Once accepted to the university, I had then completed the four CSMs prior to being...
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    Indiana State University (LPN-BSN) Online

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to filam811's topic in Indiana State University

    As a recent graduate from the ISU program, I can tell you that trying to finish the program in one year is impossible; however, two years would be challenging, and three years would be the norm. I...
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    ISU

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to terri heiser's topic in Indiana State University

    In general, my ISU experience was a very positive one. I finished the program in a little under 3 years, earned my BSN, sat for the boards, endorsed my license to my state, and found an RN job within...
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    Cost of ISU

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to sbtr50's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi pnstdnt10, I did not do the college network. I bought the binders on e-bay for approximately $25-$35, which were the same binders that College Network were selling. My experience with ISU LPN-BSN...
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    Cost of ISU

    SoonSurgery-RN-BSN replied to sbtr50's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi there, here is a link for ISU 2015 tuition. Unless you are in Indiana, look at the out-of state tuition per credit unit. Here is the link Tuition and Fees | Indiana State University Here is the...