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With eNLC being enacted in Kansas in July 2019, will current KS RN/LPN licenses be grandfathered in thus converting our single-state license to a multi-state? I spoke with KS BON but they were not able to give me a definite answer, the person I spoke with made it seemed like details are still be worked out.

I recently graduated from the MNU ABSN program a few months ago. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the program. We started with about 55 students and 54 of us graduated. Sure there were a select few that complained about everything including how unorganized the program is and what not, but I have been through LPN program. It's not too uncommon for nursing programs to "weed" students out, professors having power trips, and you end up with less than half of your cohort left in the end. This is not the case at MNU. The professors and program director are there for you, they want you to succeed and practice empathy as how nurses should be. So the program is structured into six modules, each module about 6 weeks long, and you get a week off between modules for the most part. In addition, you get almost a month off for Christmas, a week off for spring break, and I think a week off for thanksgiving. Ultimately it ends up being a 10 month program after you omit the breaks. They front load the first two modules with pharmacology and pathophysiology, you'll pretty much be in class M-F 8-5p with an hour lunch break. Clinical do not begin until module three. Capstone starts in module 6; placement is competitive and preferences are based off of program GPA, ATI proctor scores, and pretty much your overall behavior/attitude reflected in class and at clinical. The furthest capstone site was in Lawrence if I recall correctly. Chapel is not required for the accelerated program. They do require three credit hour of bible study class, unfortunately I did not find out until later that you could take a bible study class as a pre-req, and will be omitted from having to take it during the program at MNU. We literally had bible study class for 4-5 hours on a single day and that was it...waste of a day IMO. Overall, I loved the program. I recommend it to everyone that are looking to achieve a BSN. I do want to point out that this school is Christian/Nazarene. They do not push it on you or attempt to convert anyone. I am not very religious, but I enjoyed the brief prayer we had before every exam, it calmed the soul and I found it helped me clear my mind.

Which makes sense. PA are educated under the medical model whereas NP is still nursing model.

Correct. But if you can find a med school to go to part time, then it'll take you 12+ years then.

Probably difficult because Texas BON does not require LPN to be IV certified, but only recommends it. The facility you work at will dictate whether they allow it or not.

I am currently in the program and my cumulative and prereq GPA is pretty similar to yours. My TEAS was around 81%. I think your chances of getting accepted is very good.

Good luck! I'm assuming they just did another stack of reviews recently as I submitted my application not too long ago.

I was just notified that I have been accepted into the Fall 2017 ABSN program!!

For those that got accepted into this Fall start, what did you score on the TEAs? And if it's not too personal, your average GPA? I'm a bit late into applying but I will be submitting my application on Monday. Just trying to see where I stand with a 3.19 cum. GPA, 3.6 prereq. GPA, and 81.3% TEAs.

When did you submit your application? I'm a little bit late in the game but I should be submitting my application on Monday for this Fall. Our scores are very similar. My GPA is 3.19 and scored a 81.3% on the TEAs. I think your preqeq GPA is a little higher than mine.

Hi all! I'm in the process of completing my application for hopefully Fall 2017 ABSN. I couldn't find any information, but does anybody know what is the average pre-req GPA and TEAS score that are getting accepted? If you get waitlisted and then not-accepted for say Fall semester, will you have a better chance getting in the next go around in Spring? I'm a LPN with ~2.5 years of skilled nursing under my belt in the state of Texas, which is very lenient with scope of practice. I have a pre-req GPA of 3.5 and currently refreshing up on the TEAS to take later this month.

Uber from and back will get expensive quick and tiresome. There has also been talks about Uber discontinuing in Houston. Your best bet is to find an apartment/condo/townhouse close to the rail system but like HouTx said...rent is ~$1k starting and goes up from there. Is there any specific reason you cannot drive? There is no longer any nearby groceries stores nearby since Krogers on OST closed down. If purchasing is an option, I have my condo listed up for sale currently, off of Holly Hall St and ~5-7 minute drive into medical center. Mortgage plus HOA fee will be less than having to rent by a few hundred a month. Contact me for more info if interested.

Hi, kind of off-topic. Do you know if MCC have an expiration on preqreq courses?

I have attempted to call ISU a couple of times and keep getting a voicemail. I am looking into the their LPN-BSN online program and have already taken most of the pre-requisites at my local community college. I know some nursing programs have a five year cutoff on credit transfers...but I could not find any information on ISU website except something about thirty years which I am doubting. Thanks!

Not sure if it helps, but I get $20/hr at a SNF as a new grad.

Definitely go for the BSN if you have the chance. I had to go the LVN route since I previously bombed my GPA at a university due to being young and careless. I am looking forward to bridging though hopefully starting next year.

Keep in mind that over half the jobs available aren't even listed on popular sites like indeed and glassdoor. I searched for the closes SNF to my house and just showed up in person and asked if they were currently hiring LVNs; I was dressed business casual and presented myself well groomed. You could get lucky enough and bump into the staff coordinator or DON and hopefully you catch their attention and possibly get an interview right then and there. Make sure to have ALL your paperwork ready at any given notice (cover sheet, resume, license, SS card, immunization records including ppd or chest xray, bls/acls, etc). I guess I got pretty lucky as a new grad but that worked for me and the DON actually preferred someone with experience too. Just make sure to be confident in yourself but also not to be scared to ask questions. They know you are a new grad and are hoping you ask as many questions as possible regardless of how stupid it might be...they are there to guide you but it is up to yourself to grow from it.

So I just started at a SNF that uses pinned name tags. It is going to get old really quick to have to re-pin everyday on a clean set of scrubs and it will probably wear out the fabric faster too. Does anybody have a good alternative to fixing the name tag to the scrub top which will allow me to swap easily? Thanks!

Wow I would be terrified as well! I'm just starting at a SNF and will be working 11P-7A shift as well. I will be getting a 5 day orientation, and if needed, they will extend it to 10 days. My floor will only have 13-15 pts and I was told at most will be 20.

Very nice! Usually there is a waitlist to get a job at the VA and that applies to experienced nurses too. I did clinicals at the VA and really enjoyed it...it's been so long though that I can't really describe much of it.

LOL yes I am. Small world indeed!

See the post above you. :) I mainly waited so I can put the license number on my resume.

Thanks! I just got offered a job pending background/drug check! So I took the nclex on Tuesday the 16th, quick results shows passed on Thursday 18th, TBON updated my license Tuesday 22nd, and I applied at the closest SNF (about a mile from where I live) the same day that Tuesday. Got a call back today Thursday 24th for an interview and they hired me on right away!! They said I will start orientation next Tuesday if my background/drug check gets completed by then. The DON was hesitant on hiring me due to being out of school for two years and was curious why I waited so long to take the nclex...she was thinking if I cared so much about nursing I would've taken the nclex asap. The staff coordinator liked me and fought to get me hired and the fact that I had 5+ years of pharm tech experience greatly helped. So happy for a new chapter in my life!!

What do you feel you are lacking on? I was out of school for two years before I decided to go ahead and take the nclex-pn for the first time and I passed at around 185 questions. I used Kaplan qbank and LaCharity Priortization, Delegation, and Assignment.

Thanks! There's a job fair at a nursing home that I will be attending. I live near medical center downtown so I prefer to stay within the area if possible.