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  1. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    ballerinagirl replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    SailinSand and obasnurse, I will PM you. wait for my message before you sign anything with College

  2. Online MSN/MBA or FNP vs. Traditional MSN/MBA or FNP Programs

    ballerinagirl replied to NewMeJCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Cal State Univ Dominguez Hills Georgetown University Those 2 are online

  3. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    ballerinagirl replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    whatever you do, dont sign anything with college network. If you have a degree already, work directly with ISU. I did it. I will PM you. dont sign and dont pay anything. i will give you my info for...

  4. Athletes heart rate

    ballerinagirl replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    stronger heart translates to better circulation, better blood flow,etc. Muscles also have more mitochondria because training hard actually makes some muscles make more mitochondria (powerhouse of the...

  5. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    ballerinagirl replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    i'm in the program now, anyone can PM me. I don't have all the answers, but I did not need to have anything to do w/ TCN. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have extra money to throw

  6. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    ballerinagirl replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are a number of nurses who make $40-$50/ hr. Maybe that's not everybody, but compared to minimum wage, that is a "ton" of money. Of course, an AP nurse could definitely make more than that....

  7. Hurting my chances of being hired? Help

    ballerinagirl replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    With $80K in student loans, I would seriously reconsider adding on any more, lest you find yourself paying student loans for the rest of your life. Unless you are really dying to be a nurse (and why...

  8. Indiana State University Question

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

    You take the test online, but you have to be somewhere such that a proctor is available. In my case, I took it at a state university close to my house and paid a $40 fee for proctoring services....

  9. HIPAA Violation

    ballerinagirl replied to Deanne448's topic in General Nursing

    sad. On the other hand, I keep getting asthma brochures from my darn insurance company who thinks the kids have asthma because one of the ER people listed it... go figure. On the one hand, I...

  10. nursing in california/ advice

    ballerinagirl replied to anaf's topic in General Nursing

    you sound a bit like me -- long story. Anyway - that is the most frustrating part -- you would think that it would be easier to get into classes, but no...it's harder to get into nursing classes than...

  11. Endorse or defect ? I want honest opinions !

    ballerinagirl replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    looks like you don't have much of a choice. Go for the sure thing. (option

  12. How do I get around NOT using The College Network for Phase 1 of LVN to BSN ISU

    ballerinagirl replied to saigelily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    when you are ready to take the test, you notify the ISU person and you pay the fee to the bookstore. You pay the first half of the test and then you take the test (find a proctor, etc). When you pass...

  13. How do I get around NOT using The College Network for Phase 1 of LVN to BSN ISU

    ballerinagirl replied to saigelily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can't get TCN books from Chegg. Chegg only does real textbooks. You can get TCN books from ebay. If you want details, PM me. I'm just saying that if you have the time (deadline is not till June 1...

  14. BA and RN looking for cheap Bsn

    ballerinagirl replied to ranxerox's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you study in the Philippines, make sure it's an accredited school or some school w/ a good CGFNS pass rate. There are too many diploma mills there and you might not pass CGFNS or NCLEX. The mode...

  15. Need Help How to Study for Phase II LPN-BSN ISU Challenge Tests

    ballerinagirl replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just PM'd

  16. Mirco retest

    ballerinagirl replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took this test in October and passed w/ an A. I studied the Tortora book, just like the EC Study guide says. I rented the textbook. (Chegg.com). Take your time. Its a bit tricky, but make...

  17. How do I get around NOT using The College Network for Phase 1 of LVN to BSN ISU

    ballerinagirl replied to saigelily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can rent any textbook you want from Chegg.com. They are very reasonable and reliable. Shipping the books to me was fast too. I am not making any money off Chegg.com. I am just sharing the...

  18. Warning about The College Network and your personal information

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i took and passed ec's micro exam (scored an a!) by using nothing more than a real good microbiology text. it's the one specified in the ec study guide. you can even rent the textbook from chegg.com...

  19. Warning about The College Network and your personal information

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How annoying. They are one big bully. Please -- to anyone who wants to pass the ISU tests, I suggest you rent your textbooks at Chegg.com. They rent textbooks by the semester and it's only a small...

  20. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

    ballerinagirl replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a terrible situation. However, don't forget that when people want to "go", they make it very clear. Have you considered that maybe he wants to hang on as long as he can (for what reason,...

  21. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    i have them. you can PM me. I actually sent you a

  22. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Sorry I forgot to answer your questions about the tests. The 4 tests are done online and you have to have a proctor. For me, I went to the local state university testing office and they agreed to...

  23. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    ISU is regular university just like any other so they do accept financial aid. Everything works the same way so you would fill out the FAFSA form and apply for federal financial aid and then have your...

  24. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    ballerinagirl replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    I just had to share -- I passed the 2nd attempt at Nurs

  25. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    ballerinagirl replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    I am truly baffled by the ISU system. If I go to the clinical sites on the list, do i just ask them to find me a preceptor that works there that meets the criteria? And what do they get in return?...