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Hi Natasha, I am only in my second semester but so far I am impressed with the program. I have yet to start any real clinical classes, it has been mostly the fluff classes like "health perspectives" and "nursing theory" which I know are required in any accredited NP curriculum. I have taken statistics and pathophysiology as well and have really liked those courses. Everything is online so it is designed for the self directed/independent learner which I really like. I don't think this is unique to Indiana State, as most schools are moving to this model. The value for the program is really where Indiana State shines, it is half the cost of most other programs I have looked at. I think run-away tuition rates across the country have gotten out of hand and was very pleasantly surprised to see a well regarded program with such reasonable tuition.

I am starting the FNP online program this fall at Indiana State.

This is exactly what I do. I really want to learn the information even if I don't convince yourself you do! I have the same technique I pretend I have the disease because if I did I really would want to know every single little thing about it! It really works, I am at the top of all of my classes. Remember that you are not studying to get through the tests you are learning this because you will need it to take care of patients and this is your only time to learn this information before you move on to the next subject. If you love nursing you will want to do the best for your patients and the more you know the better critical thinking skills you can bring to the table when caring for them. Good luck!!!

If you are in going from an LPN to RN you are probably familiar with NCLEX questions but if you are getting your BSN and have finished your generals you are in for quite a surprise when you get to nursing classes. I am a Junior in a BSN program right now. The biggest shock to me was the wording of the test questions. The questions are not based on the things you know but how you can apply them and think critically and the most critical part of procedures. I never found the content difficult in nursing but it is the application and "thinking like a nurse" that is the most difficult transition to the nursing classes. If I were you I would definitely follow an NCLEX book and read through the different sections while reading the material whether you plan to read over the summer or in the fall. There are also tips on how to test with NCLEX questions. Do not get intimidated, the first few weeks is a shock to everyone. Make sure you have scheduled a lot of time to study! Good luck!!! I am sure you will do fine!!!

Hey everyone I just joined the site. I am 22 year old Junior in a BSN program.