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  1. Ivy Tech - 2nd year ASN schedule?

    FlipitaLPN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm hoping to be accepted to the LPN to ASN mobility program at Ivy Tech. So basically I'll take a course that covers the role of the RN and in-depth assessment skills, then I'll be thrown in with...

  2. Ivy Tech - 2nd year ASN schedule?

    FlipitaLPN replied to FlipitaLPN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    At the Lafayette campus, or possibly Valpo, depending on which (if any) I get accepted

  3. IVY Tech LPN to RN question

    FlipitaLPN replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    That's kind of what I figured, based on the select courses that they actually post on campusconnect at my campus (Lafayette). However, the director of the program said that the second and third...

  4. I could use a little advice...

    FlipitaLPN replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kids grow up SO fast. You have the rest of your life to work and pursue your career! Your youngest will be in school in 3 years, and those years will fly by. Is there any way you could get your foot...

  5. Anyone going for IBCLC?

    FlipitaLPN replied to MamaRose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm working toward becoming an IBCLC, but I think it sounds like it's going to be a loooong road. You have to have all requirements done before even applying, and I think you have to apply long...

  6. What does a LPN & RN make their first year?

    FlipitaLPN replied to scott.andrew's topic in LPN to RN

    Very true. I was told by some wise nurses while I was in LPN school that LPNs learn "how" and RNs learn "how and why". Couldn't agree

  7. Becoming A LPN While In RN Program

    FlipitaLPN replied to Ccutie515's topic in General Students

    I know some hospitals hire 2nd year students as "Nurse Externs", and they do pretty much all that an LPN does and get paid the

  8. What does a LPN & RN make their first year?

    FlipitaLPN replied to scott.andrew's topic in LPN to RN

    In my rural area of Indiana, LPNs start at about $14/hr in a hospital, and RNs start at about $18-19/hr. Quite a difference for doing the exact same

  9. What TEAS score did you get & did you get accepted in the nursing program?

    FlipitaLPN replied to nursein2012's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took it a couple of weeks ago and got 91.8%. Totally bombed the science part though (like 68%). I HIGHLY recommend taking the online tests from ATI. The first one I took I got a 73% & the...

  10. ? for those who have taken the TEAS

    FlipitaLPN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have been taking these practice tests: http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm Are those questions anything like the real thing? If so, I'm in big trouble because I'm taking the test...

  11. ? for those who have taken the TEAS

    FlipitaLPN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been taking these practice tests: http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm Are those questions anything like the real thing? If so, I'm in big trouble because I'm taking the test...

  12. Any Ivy Tech Indy students out there?

    FlipitaLPN replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks for all that info. I've been taking these mock tests on some website online (type "teas study guide" into google... the first result) and I'm not doing so hot on those tests. But it is...

  13. Any Ivy Tech Indy students out there?

    FlipitaLPN replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey guys! I graduated from Ivy Tech - Valpo in 2002 as an LPN. I am applying for the LPN to ASN program for this Spring. I take the TEAS test Wednesday and am so nervous - I didn't buy the study...