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I just started looking into a transitional program from LPN to BSN at Indiana Wesleyan University. The program is offered online which takes 18 to 20 months to complete. They also offer traditional classroom studies. If you go to their website it states you can get in for Jan 2010, but I have not contacted anyone at the school to investigate more details. Here is the website address: http://nursing-degree.iwuonline.com/registered-nursing-bachelor-science/ You may want to look into their program. One huge suggestion, make sure you contact a possible employer HR dept. to check which school degree will satisfy their requirements. I understand there are quite a few online colleges out there; but if an employer is not going to recognize your degree, you just wasted a lot of time and resources. Good luck!

Hey Chris, I got my schedule on thursday. Monday 8:30-11:20 Tuesday 8:30-3:50 Wednesday 9:30-11:20 Thurs 8:30-2:50 first 5 weeks then clinical 6"45am-3:30 Friday OFF It doesn't look to bad- in my opinion, but I hear life is crazy, so I am still just trying to prepare myself to find time to still brush my teeth. Some people make it sound that bad!!!!:urgycld:but I am not going to let it rain on my parade! I AM READY!!!!!! Lora

Hi csab, the first thing on my list was getting my Ivy Tech ID. It must be the new style one from the Lawrence campus. So that one is easy. I did my fingerprints at the Carmel police dept. which they do for free for residents. Now I have to take them downtown to the State Police to submit my background check. This week I will be taking care of that. I am already CPR cert. Healthcare Provider, but that needs to be taken care of too. Now my shots are a different story, so I think I am just going to get them all done at the Health Dept Marion County. I have had poison ivy so I was waiting for my body to get rid of that before I subject it to all those immunizations. Everything must be done by Aug 20th that is our next all day 8-5 orientation. All of us are waiting for our schedules, they (nursing directors) select them for us. It is either M-R or T-F. You can pick clinicals, which means you let them know North, South, East, West or Central. Then they will tell you which location you will be attending clinicals. Items to purchase: Pen light, all white shoes with backs, stethoscope, watch with a second hand, and bandage scissors. Well Chris, I think I got it down for you. I'll keep you posted! Lora

Where is everyone??? tomorrow is the big day for Lawrence! Is anyone planning on getting together?

Hi everyone-I was trying to decided if I should accept the LPN program seat I earned or try again to earn a seat in the spring for ASN. Well...I decided to do the LPN then do the transitional program! So I will be meeting all of you next week at 9am! Did anyone decide how to pick each other out in a crowd? We should meet after to chat...before maybe a little distracting like seeing on old friend in a long time and wanting to catch up!!!:wink2: Let's get something plan, if there is not already something in the works....I would like to join in! Lora

Thanks for the info.... I think it is crazy taking ANP online in the first place! Plus summer and I am considering Med term and Math! yikes

csab- I am looking at taking 102 online this summer too! what do you know about the Columbus class? I am trying to figure out- is it completely online? If so, maybe I should take it in Columbus too! any imput would be appreciated...Lora

Hi everyone- I am actually looking at ANP II- has anyone taken it online? How is lab handled for online summer class? Any suggestions on professors would be much appreciated!

Melissa, I am interested in taking the chem class online you signed up for in Terre Haute. I tried searching for it tonight and can not find it. IVY Tech correct??? 13529 I don't see it. Chem 101 correct?? thanks

I am getting all my documents in order today actually, to apply at Indianapolis/Lawrence and Anderson for Fall 2009 start! So my guts are on the rollercoaster and about to start the climbing of that first big hill! :uhoh21:Flashes of nerves, :w00t:excitement, nerves, excitement....Can't wait to crest the top lift my hands and enjoy the descending ride!!!!! Right now...click, click, click goes the track!

I went to the information session at the Anderson location IVY TECH and in the packet they gave it is an est of 11,758 total. here's the breakdown-Tuition 6555 for ASN Traditional, 40. per sem technology fee, ATI testing 358. books 3,680, uniforms 400, NCLEX licensure 250, graduation expenses 120, CPR 45, physical exam 150 and then background check 40. hope this helps, this packet they gave out was very helpful. Good luck with school.

At Ivy Tech you need the four classes to get into the program. ENG 101, PSY 101 and A&P I and II. The nursing program is 4 semesters, so if your first semester is fall 2010 you would take nursing class and clinicals and maybe speech. Spring 2011 you would take nursing class and clinicals along with Microbiology. You would then complete the second year: fall 2011 and spring 2012. I just went to the information session this past week and they are offering optional summer nursing clinicals. I plan to submit my application april 15 for Fall 2009 and go through the summer, I should be done Dec 2010!!! good luck- hope I clarified it for you.:wink2:

Hi Jennifer, My family and I are moving to the area also. We are purchasing a house in Carmel- the schools are ranked right along with Fishers. We looked at a lot of homes in Fishers, so if you want any info I can help about sub's and location in Fishers. I don't know much about Noblesville other than it's right by Carmel. I have noticed the downtown Carmel area is really cute and growing still. I have a daughter that is going to be in kindergarden next year too! If you want to chat, let me know! Lora

hello Silly Rabbit, I wanted to let you know my experience, just to give you food for thought. The school I was dealing with is not in MI, but every state's nursing program is like this right now. I got information for the DEAN and it was not the best advise for me. So you should really go to one of the meetingsit will show you have a lot of tenasity "persistence" and you mean business on getting into the program. That is what you competition is most likely doing. Again, just food for thought- for one persistent nursing student to another! LOL GOOD LUCK:heartbeat

clinicals at Waubonsee are 3 different shifts, morning, noon, and evenings- I actually just spoke with Dean Jess's assistant. Good LUCK!!