CaitRN2be

Thank you so much for the replies- everyone. 5K for the LPN-RN Bridge?? WOW, I thought it was so much more then that. I will definitely be looking more into it. Thanks!

I would like to know- did you HONESTLY feel prepared to be an RN after graduation? I'm starting a 12 month program for my LPN in October and I'm thinking about Excelsior for the RN portion. I'd *like* to get my RN through the school I'm getting my LPN with, but we might be moving out of the area before I could (military). Honest opinions? Also- how much is the tuition for LPN-RN?

Hi everyone, How long does it take for an LPN going full time to get their BSN w/ ISU?

If you get your BSN you will be a registered nurse. You will take the NCLEX-RN after you graduate from your BSN program, just like all the others. You will just have had the advantage of getting your LPN 1st. So no, you will not be an LPN w/ a Bachelors degree, you will be an RN w/ a Bachelors degree.

Thanks for the replies everyone! TxStudentRN- you're right, I think the moment I put on scrubs I'll feel like I really made it, LOL:D I just wanted to clarify something though- these definitely weren't promo pictures- they were not on the school website and had no affiliation with the school whatsoever. I put the school's name into a photo hosting site and basically it showed me anyone who had used the name of the school in a picture title. So there were lots of "Me and Jenny in class" and things like that; that prior students put up into their own personal albums, kwim?

Oh trust me, I'd love it. It would definitely make life easier. Just trying to figure out why scrubs were necessary for the classroom.

Do most nursing schools require you to wear scrubs to class? That seems like a very strange concept to me and I can't imagine why it would be necessary- I ask because I searched for the school I'm looking into on Webshots to try and see some pics; there were lots of in class pictures and in them all, the students were in scrubs. What gives?

That is sad, I'm sorry you have to split up with your friends, although I feel your choice was wise!

Hey Tricia, The LPN program is $25,000. What you would need- the bridge program- is only $8,000. Boise doesn't have a special page- program info can't be found online, you have to call. I can't remember who I spoke to but, they will answer your questions. And it's true that the only thing you need is a HS diploma, and for the bridge program an LPN license. If you've got some pre reqs done, then the program will be a little shorter for you. And nope- Spots can't possibly be filled because they don't start enrolling for October until June 17th. I was told if I get in there right away after we move and take ( and pass, obviously) the compass, I should be good to go. Actually we're in Japan right now, we've been stationed @ Kadena for 3 years. We're outta here May 31st! (Taking 30 days vaca en route to Idaho though). Email on the way!

Hi Tricia, I hope we both end up going, how great would it be to have a carpool buddy? I've heard the stretch in between Boise and Mt. Home is terrible in the winter. We are going to live on base if we get offered the brand new housing. Have you seen it?? It's nicer then ANY housing I have ever seen on an Air Force base, and it's nicer then a lot of the homes in the area off base. Let me know if you want to see the email of pics the housing office sent me. I'm really looking forward to getting there. It was our number one pick. As far as nursing goes- I'm really depending on Apollo. Because I just finished a BA and not a BS, I have little to none of the science pre-req's needed for most courses. I really hope I get in right away- I'll be taking the Compass the 1st week of July & applying for an October start.

Idaho- Thank you soo much for the info!! To talk to an actual student there- yay!! And I had NO idea Apollo had a bridge program, that just made my day! Do you mind if I email you a few more questions? You could PM your email address. Thanks so much!! I so appreciate you taking the time to post.

Bump, don't want this to get lost..

Hi there, My military husband recently got orders to Idaho, we'll be heading there in 10 weeks give or take. I'm checking out the LPN & RN programs in the area and finding that the waiting lists are pretty obscene. I just started checking out Apollo. Does anyone know anything about this (besides the fact that it's very expensive- that I already know). Is it true that they don't require pre-req's? I read somewhere on here that they can be taken concurrently. I do have a Bachelor's, but it's in Education so I am missing most of the sciences etc. Is there a waiting list, and does anyone know how often the program starts and the start dates? Thanks so much for any info!

Hi there, My military husband recently got orders to Idaho, we'll be heading there in 10 weeks give or take. I'm checking out the LPN & RN programs in the area and finding that the waiting lists are pretty obscene. I just started checking out Apollo. Does anyone know anything about this (besides the fact that it's very expensive- that I already know). Is it true that they don't require pre-req's? I read somewhere on here that they can be taken concurrently. I do have a Bachelor's, but it's in Education so I am missing most of the sciences etc. Is there a waiting list, and does anyone know how often the program starts and the start dates? Thanks so much for any info!

Hi there, My military husband recently got orders to Idaho, we'll be heading there in 10 weeks give or take. I'm checking out the LPN & RN programs in the area and finding that the waiting lists are pretty obscene. I just started checking out Apollo. Does anyone know anything about this (besides the fact that it's very expensive- that I already know). Is it true that they don't require pre-req's? I read somewhere on here that they can be taken concurrently. I do have a Bachelor's, but it's in Education so I am missing most of the sciences etc. Is there a waiting list, and does anyone know how often the program starts and the start dates? Thanks so much for any info!