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  1. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto posted a topic in Indiana State University

    Hello! I am a recent graduate of an online LPN-BSN program, have successfully passed my NCLEX and am registered now in two states. The program I attended was Indiana State University and it took...

  2. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    The process of finding a clinical site was very challenging.I won't lie. I spent months reaching out to clinical sites on my own behalf to see if anyone was willing to start a contract or those that...

  3. HELP! Relocating ICU RN to Austin, TX

    cleealto replied to Ebraerman's topic in Critical Care

    Hello!! Just wondering if you took the position at Dell Seton ? I am in same boat. I am relocating to Austin from Seattle for the MICU New to Specialty RN Fellowship. My family is relocating with me...

  4. Seton Austin TX RN residency July 2017

    cleealto replied to nursegirl1189's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I will be starting in the July ICU New to Specialty Cohort in July. I am moving from Seattle to relocate myself and my family to Austin Tx! I will be on my own for a month or so and would love to...

  5. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    It most certainly is NOT 67k! I can't remember how much I paid, def under $30k and that is with me taking out a little extra with ea loan to help offset working less. It is a university and everything...

  6. LPN to RN pay change

    cleealto replied to Ivo3carter's topic in General Nursing

    Being a VA hospital I think you are less likely to recieve credit for your years of expierence as they follow Federal guidelines and not state. They are strict about the steping tiers. I worked as an...

  7. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi! Yes you can email me. I accepted your friend request so I should be able to recieve private messages from you now. I would be happy to offer guidance. But the best reccomendation I can give is to...

  8. Seeking Advice on RN New to Specialty ICU Interview

    cleealto posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am seeking some advice and guidance on an RN Fellowship phone interview. I have already interviewed with a few facilities for the New to Specialty programs and feel it did not go as smoothly...

  9. Seeking Advice on RN New to Specialty ICU Interview

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in General Nursing

    @remotefuse,BSN,RN "I wouldn't mention CRNA school at all during the interview. It is very expensive to train a nurse, especially a new nurse into ICU. It is a bad investment on their part." I agree!...

  10. Challenge Exams- Passing made easy!

    cleealto posted a topic in Indiana State University

    Hello All! I am excited to say I passed all 4 exams! I want to first say, these courses should not be taken lightly. When I first started studying I came to this website. I found some useful tips...

  11. Rn Residency Swedish Hospital, Seattle Wa

    cleealto posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone that was already in the RN Residency program had any feedback from thier expierence? I just took a position there and am still awaiting my final steps in pre-boarding...

  12. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I am glad my post helped you out. Feel free to reach out to me if you need any help through the process and I will do my best. I know going into the program I wish I had been able to find someone that...

  13. Seattle's UWMC/Swedish Nursing Residency 2016

    cleealto replied to jsy16's topic in Washington Nursing

    Is the facility in Denver also a Swedish Hospital ? I only knew they were in Seattle. I am not sure about moving costs... sorry. But I know that the next cohort will be in July. That was what I was...

  14. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    @Just beachy nursy.. I am wondering if you have had first hand experience or where you are retrieving this information if you don't mind me asking? What are your credentials and what state do you work...

  15. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi justbeachynurse ! I was wondering if you have any info on RN CA endorsement ? So I have passed NCLEX am a registered nurse in WA as well as IN. If I apply to CA for endorsement would I run into...

  16. ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    You should check with the CA BON and ISU before enrolling to see if CA students are being admitted. For a while, CA was going through a thing where they would not allow ISU to conduct clinicals from...

  17. Seattle's UWMC/Swedish Nursing Residency 2016

    cleealto replied to jsy16's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello! I am new to the thread/discussion. I just accepted a position on the Gen/Surgical floor in the Feb 2016 Residency Cohort. I am a local Seattle resident though.. I am happy to give local...

  18. Indiana State University LPN Bridge Program

    cleealto replied to abow15's topic in Indiana State University

    Hello! I recently graduated from this program in December and live in WA state. It is not competitive against other students in that you are competeing for a spot, but it is not easy to get into...

  19. ISU LPN-BSN Spring 2016

    cleealto replied to MbellLPN's topic in Indiana State University

    I just wanted to leave you a note of inspiration and encouragment. I graduated from this program in December, took my NCLEX, and have passed on first try 75Q's. It is a TOUGH program, don't let the...

  20. Challenge Exams- Passing made easy!

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I do not advice taking ANY additional modules through TCN. You can take almost all your gen ed classes as well as nursing courses with ISU. I just graduatated am now an RN-BSN. If you still need more...

  21. Spring-2014 Any other WA students out there?

    cleealto posted a topic in Indiana State University

    I will be starting this Spring in the N208 and N304 courses plus some others.. any other WA students starting this

  22. Challenge Exams- Passing made easy!

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I am in the program now. You have to get the modules for the Challenge exams in Phase 2 through the college network. It's not required but I highly reccomended it. The quizzes are based of material...

  23. Spring-2014 Any other WA students out there?

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I already took the challenge exams and passed.I am now in the program currently taking classes. These are not challenge exam courses they are semester-based distance learning education courses. Some...

  24. Challenge Exams- Passing made easy!

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I agree whole heartdly!! TCN is a rip off... the ONLY thing that was worth my investment were the ISU

  25. Challenge Exams- Passing made easy!

    cleealto replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    I just wanted to add that the reason you need the MODULE and not just the BOOK is bc the module give you chapter quizzes and 2 comprehensive practice exams and the test banks seem to be very similar;)...