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  1. Junior in college...should I go to Ivy Tech or apply for BSN?

    Innurse78 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am not sure where or what you mean by "points"? I never had any of my advisors mention this to me. They just signed me up for the correct classes that I needed and then I signed myself up for the...

  2. Junior in college...should I go to Ivy Tech or apply for BSN?

    Innurse78 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in Indiana Nursing

    You must of had a bad experience with an Ivy Tech to post what you say. You can do the ASN in less than 3 years. The 4 pre-req's that are required can be done in one and one half semesters. ( Three...

  3. Junior in college...should I go to Ivy Tech or apply for BSN?

    Innurse78 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in Indiana Nursing

    You must of had a bad experience with an Ivy Tech to post what you say. You can do the ASN in less than 3 years. The 4 pre-req's that are required can be done in one and one half semesters. ( Three...

  4. Time involved for Indiana endorsement?

    Innurse78 replied to cc_nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    When I moved here in 2000 from Canada, it took approx 6 weeks for my IN license to arrive in the mail.

  5. Ivy Tech ? about TEAS cut off scores/pre req grades

    Innurse78 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    It all depends on what Ivy Tech you apply to. They take the applicant score and get a mean average. Anything above gets in, anything below gets a denial letter. And also it depends on how many spots...

  6. Muncie LPN!!!!!!!!!!!

    Innurse78 replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    :clphnds: :hpygrp: Congrats!!!! Its great when you get multiple acceptance letters and can choose! Good

  7. Hospitals in Bluffton, Ft. Wayne region

    Innurse78 replied to cc_nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey racingmom.................. Where is Lutheran? So what would a new RN with 18 years exp as an LPN make there? Brenda

  8. Hospitals in Bluffton, Ft. Wayne region

    Innurse78 replied to cc_nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Depends where you want to live in Indiana. City, burbs, country......... Indianapolis is very competative for pay and jobs. You can get some great jobs there and CC nurses are always needed but its a...

  9. LPN phasing out to be QMA's only

    Innurse78 replied to BabyGirl00's topic in Indiana Nursing

    In the Bloomington area, Monroe Hospital, Morgan Hospital and most Indy hospitals hire LPN's still. Bloomington Hospital does not and is encouraging all its present LPN's to get their RN within the...

  10. LPN phasing out to be QMA's only

    Innurse78 replied to BabyGirl00's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know a few LPN's who are DON's of a LTC facility, some work in hospice as case managers and one that I know of is an office manager at a docs office. I worked LTC in Canada before moving here and...

  11. ivy tech/ lawrence HELP :)

    Innurse78 replied to coltsgrl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thats the killer, Kate. The longggggg wait for that letter! You will enjoy Janice Websters class. If you need help, just email her and she responds quickly. Be aware the summer classes are more...

  12. Muncie LPN!!!!!!!!!!!

    Innurse78 replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    :dancgrp: :ancong!: :dncgbby: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew you would get in! Thats SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO fantastic! You will do fine with your grades! When is your...

  13. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    PS- Firing someone because they don't fit in - as you say........is so not right. Thats the reason there is a Civil Rights Commission that is loaded down with complaint cases of people who" don't fit...

  14. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Being in a union is more than what you speak of. Yes, it is there to protect the participant but there are also regulations that must be followed. And a nurse who does not do her work or does not how...

  15. ivy tech/ lawrence HELP :)

    Innurse78 replied to coltsgrl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Jill, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is one class. I opted for the Chem because its easier..........LOL! Although, if going for my BSN after, I will need the advanced ANP. So I am undecided yet as to...

  16. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Racing mom.............. I am starting to think there is really no fairness in the workplace today. Long ago, employeers treasured their long time employees and showed them how much they appreciated...

  17. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Bluebeegoo..................... Yep, I undertand about the no cause state and am going through that now. I had an asthma attack at work ( I used to work for a huge physician conglomerate). I almost...

  18. ivy tech/ lawrence HELP :)

    Innurse78 replied to coltsgrl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have been to 2 of her labs in Terra Haute but never actually was introduced to her. I am not sure if she was even there. Have you taken Micro yet? You can pick one or the other.....Advanced Physio...

  19. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    Innurse78 replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes, I got in at Columbus as well. A little "birdie" told me there last week( I personally know someone at the campus) but I got the official letter yesterday. Yes, they do send out three types of...

  20. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    Innurse78 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just got the mail after chasing the mail man down the road and I got accepted into Bloomington for the transitional LPN-ASN starting in May!!! OMG I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

  21. ivy tech/ lawrence HELP :)

    Innurse78 replied to coltsgrl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have Janice now and she is great! I had her last semester for ANP2 as well. She sets strict guidlines an dosen't take any crap,which is good. If you want to learn, she is the one to help you. She...

  22. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    Innurse78 replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just yesterday I got my letter from Columbus........but I already knew the answer. I think its unrespectfull to make applicants wait like that! We go like crazy to make sure WE have all the info to...

  23. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Bluegeegoo.......... Its a shame nursing in Indiana is so pitiful for wages! I am originally from Canada and up there we have a nurses union no matter where you work. They have a pre-set wage...

  24. Holy Moly!

    Innurse78 replied to Christine1969's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Racingmom......... It is good to see a place that gives a new nurse lots of orientation time! So many places are so short of nurses they just toss them into their job without thinking they can be...

  25. Anatomy and physiology too old!!

    Innurse78 replied to ledzep97's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Talk to admissions, if they can't give you a break, talk to the next higher up and so on. I took my ANP1 17 years ago and Ivy Tech accepted it because I have been an LPN for 18 years. ( they usually...