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Study up for the TEAS! Do not underestimate how hard it is. I watched a lot of khan academy on YouTube, bought an online practice test and the study guide. I scored an 87. Science was hardest for me, I got an 80%. I scored 97% in the reading, and a 90% in math. Of all the subject areas, I felt like the math was the easiest.

Which campus is the largest of them all?

I'm South Bend, too!

The advisors at South Bend seem to tell everyone to apply to both LPN and ASN, I only applied to ASN because I scored an 86 on the TEAS. I hope that wasn't a bad choice! Haha! I've heard that at South Bend, 80 is kind of "the benchmark" score they look for...but who knows I've heard "they" say a lot of things

Nevermind, I reread that. I thought you somehow knew the scores of other applicants, but no I understand! :) I am one of those with the 86.7 TEAS! :)

How do you know that, kelrae3k?

I was told to shoot for at least 135-140 points and an 80 on the TEAS by the advisors. I scored an 86.7 and am still considering applying to both LPN and RN because I know how competitive entrance is. What campus are you applying to.

I turned in my app yesterday. Did anyone apply to both RN and PN? Do most people apply to both "just in case?" I have no idea what a "good" point score is!

which campus are you applying to?

I emailed the Dean and asked with my TEAS if she'd recommend a retake or that I apply to both the ASN and LPN. She basically said (in not these exact words) that a score in the 80s is really good.

Are you applying to South Bend?! :)

I am applying to ASN North Central (South Bend). I scored an 87 on the TEAS and had an A in A&P101/102 and Psych. I took the AP Test and tested out of Freshman English when I got my first degree (6 years ago), and I got a B in the second English class I took, so I'm not sure which grade they will use for the "points system." What campus are you applying to? :)

I am applying to Ivy Tech North Central (South Bend). I took the TEAS today and got an 86.7%....I am pretty happy with that! I have all A's in the 3 pre-requisites, so I'm hoping that's good enough. I'm not sure how competitive South Bend area is.

Did you get in? How is it going so far?

Did you get in? How do you like the program so far?

I am planning to apply for the ASN on the South Bend campus next Fall, but was wondering if anyone can tell me how the clinicals/scheduling works? How many days are you in class/lab, and how many days in clinicals. Thanks in advance for the feedback :)

I got accepted to the program, but DANG, over $50k for the BSN?! I couldn't stomach it even thought it was very enticing.

Yes, I had a 3.9 undergrad GPA, I did well on the TEAS and GRE and I had As in Chem, Micro, and A&P. However, I need to begin a program soon since I graduated college in 2009...they will expire soon.

I have considered that...although I do prefer the nursing model, I live too far away from any PA programs and I haven't yet found one that allows didactics online and clinicals in my home community!

I have considered that, but it kind of brings the same issue as the direct-entry program for NPs: there isn't one within 90 miles of where I live, and I'm not sure there are any online programs with clinicals in the home community.

I have a BA in a non-nursing field, and have decided to go back to school to purse SOME KIND of degree in nursing, but I am at a crossroads. I know I eventually want to be an FNP. My parents are both FNPs and I am 100% sure that is my ultimate educational goal, however, I'm not sure of the most efficient way for me to arrive there. I have completed all of the science pre-reqs for most programs through my first degree, so my next step is to decide to do accelerated BSN, ADN/RN (the RN to MSN through Vanderbilt, which is where my parents both went), or an LPN program then online LPN to BSN through Indiana State. The LPN to BSN is 100% online, so my main reason for wanting to do this program would be that I could work a little bit and get some experience since I really have none to speak of! However, here's my other issue: since I don't plan to work as an RN for an extended period of time, does it really make sense for me to do a BSN program, or would it be more efficient for me to do an ADN to MSN bridge? I wish direct entry MSN was an option, but it's not as there are no programs within 90 miles of my hometown. Does anyone have any advice or insight as to what I should do in this situation? I have a 2 year-old and have been a stay-at-home mom since he was born, so luckily I don't have to worry about holding down (or trying to hold down) a full time job while in school, so that helps. I just reallllyyyy don't want to take a longer route than is absolutely necessary. My overall goal would be to be done with the MSN/FNP in 5-6 years. I am not really in a gigantic hurry, as I want to raise my son until he goes to school. Please help me out and give any advice you can!

I have a BA in a non-nursing field, and have decided to go back to school to purse SOME KIND of degree in nursing, but I am at a crossroads. I know I eventually want to be an FNP. My parents are both FNPs and I am 100% sure that is my ultimate educational goal, however, I'm not sure of the most efficient way for me to arrive there. I have completed all of the science pre-reqs for most programs through my first degree, so my next step is to decide to do accelerated BSN, ADN/RN (the RN to MSN through Vanderbilt, which is where my parents both went), or an LPN program then online LPN to BSN through Indiana State. The LPN to BSN is 100% online, so my main reason for wanting to do this program would be that I could work a little bit and get some experience since I really have none to speak of! However, here's my other issue: since I don't plan to work as an RN for an extended period of time, does it really make sense for me to do a BSN program, or would it be more efficient for me to do an ADN to MSN bridge? I wish direct entry MSN was an option, but it's not as there are no programs within 90 miles of my hometown. Does anyone have any advice or insight as to what I should do in this situation? I have a 2 year-old and have been a stay-at-home mom since he was born, so luckily I don't have to worry about holding down (or trying to hold down) a full time job while in school, so that helps. I just reallllyyyy don't want to take a longer route than is absolutely necessary. My overall goal would be to be done with the MSN/FNP in 5-6 years. I am not really in a gigantic hurry, as I want to raise my son until he goes to school. Please help me out and give any advice you can! Here is a little bit of my background: --I have a BA in Spanish, and a minor in psychology --I am read, write, speak bilingual (Spanish) --I have been a social worker for 5 years --my parents are both FNPs, so I am familiar with Advanced Practice Nursing, to an extent --I had a 3.9 undergrad GPA, good GRE score, and a good TEAS score --I have no nursing experience other than helping out at my dad's clinic