LadyinScrubs

LadyinScrubs ASN, RN

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  1. critical thinking...

    LadyinScrubs replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I cannot attest to the Excelsior critical thinking exam & nursing process course, but I took the critical thinking test that is required by all the nursing programs. I took it last night through...

  2. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    Much has been written about various distance learning programs. If you have not gone to the ISU LPN to BSN website, you should. It will discuss the program, its requirements, and what is needed to...

  3. University provided personal student info to TCN

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As far as being deep under the covers with ISU, it appears that it is only the nursing department, not ISU in general. When I contacted the administration at ISU, the had no idea what TCN was and...

  4. University provided personal student info to TCN

    LadyinScrubs replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    FERPA is a HIPPA for institutions that receive government funds. By law there are limitations on who can and cannot receive personal student information. A facility could state that someone had the...

  5. Confused about next steps. HELP!!!

    LadyinScrubs replied to yehe9912's topic in LPN to RN

    The Calif BON requires the last semester in a ADN or BSN be a preceptorship. You could call it an internship or a capstone course. However, there are a certain amount of hours--I believe it is 135-165...

  6. Anyone did the Indiana State University LPN to BSN online?

    LadyinScrubs replied to lynnie88's topic in Indiana State University

    If you are interested in ISU, you do not need TCN. If you need prerequisites you can get them at a community college or some other accredited college. Before you can be admitted to ISU there are 4...

  7. Anyone here an LPN who applied to the 2yr RN program without bridging?

    LadyinScrubs replied to futurenurse310's topic in LPN to RN

    Some LVN/LPNs have found it easier to get into a 2 year RN program (aka they are re-ininventing the wheel) than to try to find an LVN to ADN or BSN bridge program. In Calif, few community colleges...

  8. How should I study for pharmacology? How did you or are you -studying for pharm?

    LadyinScrubs replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in LPN to RN

    Before you start memorizing all the meds, you need a good background on what the different classifications are and do and their uses. I do not know what book you are using, but I have found the...

  9. LPN to RN in Oahu

    LadyinScrubs replied to DaniJeffries1's topic in LPN to RN

    If you are going to settle in Hawaii, check with the board of nursing to see what programs/colleges are acceptable to them. No sense in doing all the work and the Hawaii BON will not accept your...

  10. LPN to RN w/ Advanced Standing?

    LadyinScrubs replied to amtspn's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is totally on line and then at the end of the program you must be tested on all your skills. There are many other online programs; some require clinicals to accompany the DL program. Go to...

  11. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    Nursing 106 - Mental health aspects of nursing 2 credits Nursing 224--Nursing Care of Adults 5 credits Nursing 328--Nursing Care of the Child and family 4 credits Nursing 330--Nursing Care of the...

  12. anyone know of a reputable CNA > LPN degree online?

    LadyinScrubs replied to fleurafor's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will try again. I don't know what happened I did not hit submit. My state requires a certain number of courses, hours in that course, as well as a certain amount of hands on clinicl time. Plus,...

  13. anyone know of a reputable CNA > LPN degree online?

    LadyinScrubs replied to fleurafor's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You did not mention what state your are in. I can

  14. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    I will have more info in the future because I am not at a health care facility at the present. I did have to find a preceptor for the assessment class. Because there is no health care facility...

  15. Need Help with Careplan low Hemoglobin from surgery.

    LadyinScrubs replied to deemarys's topic in LPN to RN

    mosby has a care plan constructor on line that can be used in conjunction with their book. you may find that helpful. i think there may be rationals listed also, if not you normally must give...

  16. West Coast University in CA( LVN-RN )

    LadyinScrubs replied to cpacia124's topic in LPN to RN

    I seriously considered Western Governors. I liked their program, but I could not fit it into my schedule. I know of West Coast and feel that their tuition is about ten times more than the cost of...

  17. LPN to RN w/ Advanced Standing?

    LadyinScrubs replied to amtspn's topic in LPN to RN

    You may want to read the info posted on the distant learning site. There is much posted about Excelsior. Before you sign up for any program, check with your local board of nursing to see if the...

  18. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    Did not answer your entire question. Did I feel prepared when taking tests? The only difference from the ISU DL program lecture classes and the State BSN program I attended was there is no professor...

  19. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    Did I compare costs of other programs? First thing I had to do was find a school authorized by my state Board. This limited my options completely. Only the distant learning program at ISU is...

  20. College Network

    LadyinScrubs replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN to RN

    One does NOT need to use The College Network--and I would advise against it; should one wish to transfer to another college. I do not believe TCN has an accreditation; TCN classes/credits are...

  21. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    The clinicals for LPN/LVN to BSN students enrolled in the distant learning program at Indiana State Univ are a ratio of 1:1--student to preceptor. I am in Calif and by law there can not be more than...

  22. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

    I am in the LVN/LPN to BSN progam at ISU. I already have my bachelors and all my preprequisites so after taking 4 challenge courses, I am enrolled in LPN/LVN transition and an assessment class. Once...

  23. Which is the quickest way to get an RN - BSN degree if I already have a BS in another

    LadyinScrubs replied to lunacat's topic in California Nursing

    Having a bachelors degree is good, but to enter into any nursing program, you must have done the required nursing prerequisites. Note: most colleges/universities require lab classes be taken less than...

  24. Licensed RN, but need to repeat my ADN program

    LadyinScrubs replied to rshenry's topic in California Nursing

    I believe that you can work in Calif with EC degree if you are an RN. However, the Calif Board will evaluate application with your experience, years working as an RN pn a case by case basis. However,...