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I completed the program 4 yrs ago so things may have changed. All course work is done online. Clinicals are primarily done in Kansas. You will have to travel to KS approx 6-8 times throughout the year. Class starts in January and graduation is in December. You will have to travel and be in KS for 1 week before class starts for orientation and classroom clinicals. You'll know when your clinical schedule is at the beginning of each semester so you can plan to travel. I worked full-time while I was in the program and it's completely doable as long as you have a somewhat flexible schedule and can have time off for travel. I absolutely loved the program and can't say enough good things about it. Good Luck

I graduated a few years ago so things may have changed. You will have to go approx 6-7 times for clinicals. Clinicals are done in block days, meaning you can get several done in one trip. It's approx 2-3 times of travel each semester. I went to school with several people that stayed for an extended period of time and got the entire semester's clinicals done in a few weeks. I couldn't do that and had to travel a few times. I also was in class during Covid so some of our clinicals had to be changed to strictly online. If your able to and your schedule allows you to travel for the program it is very much worth it. The program is great and I can't recommend it highly enough, but I understand it's not for everyone.

They did when I was in the program. The only caveat is that if there isn't a site that has already been approved by the school, then it does take a lot of work on your end to get the approval. Also clinicals can't be done in your home state until the final semester.

It's an ADN.

As posted in the reply above, it starts every Jan with graduation in Dec, 1 year.

You can drive if you want to, but yes you have to do clinicals in Hutchinson. Yes it's accredited in all 50 states. The two people in my class that are from Ca did take the NCLEX for Kansas then got their Ca license.

Hi there, Though I don't live in Ca, I graduated from the LPN to RN bridge program through Hutchinson Comm College. There were 2 students that were from Ca in my class. They both took the NCLEX for the Kansas BON, then applied for the Ca license. Neither of them had any problem doing this. They didn't have to test again to get the Ca license. And your transcript from Hutchinson doesn't say you took the classes online. As far as Hutch being online, it's only the course work that's online. Clinicals are done in person in Kansas and some may be able to be arranged in your home state (but that it difficult).

Hi, I'm not an RN in LA, but there were 2 people in my class last year (2020) that were from Ca. One was from LA and the other from the Sacramento area. Both of them didn't have any issues applying or getting into the program. What they had to do was sit for their Kansas boards first then get the Ca endorsement.

Yes they do allow some clinicals in your last semester to be done in your area. But the school and the hospital have to work out a contract if one isn't already in place. I wasn't able to accomplish this. Probably related to Covid and contracts not being a priority, but quite a few of my classmates were able to complete there's in their areas. If you can't get them set up, you will still do them in Kansas.

Yes for the Hutchinson Community College you need prerequisites completed before you can apply to the program. Most of mine we're done through my LPN courses, but I did have to complete a few that weren't.

Don't waste your money on the Kaplan study book. The only part in it that was a little bit helpful was the Reading Comprehension, but you can find the same basic thing online. I honestly found Kaplan, TEAS, and HESI test preps online and just studied with those. You do have 2 chances to take the Kaplan. I didn't do very well the first time I took it, but the 2nd time I knew what to expect and did much much better.

Have you looked at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. They have an LPN to ADN online bridge program. You do have to travel there for clinicals, but they are done in large blocks at a time so travel is cut to a minimum. I can't say enough good things about the program.

Yes I took Micro through Edukan at Pratt Comm College online. There was no problem with the transfer being accepted. Hutchinson just doesn't offer an online Micro class.

I just graduated in 2020 from LPN/LVN/Medic to RN online program at Hutchinson. The deadline for application is 7/30 with acceptance letters going out in Oct. The program starts in Jan with graduation in Dec. I cannot say enough good things about this program. Yes there is travel involved for clinicals. But the clinical schedule is arranged so that you can go there and complete a large amount of hours during your time there. My class had students from 7 different states, and Canada. There were 2 students from California. They were able to get their CA license. What they did was sit for the Kansas boards, then applied for their CA license without any problems. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Good luck

If you haven't found anything yet look at Hutchinson Community College. They have an LPN/LVN to ADN online program that's 1 yr. You do have to have your prerequisites prior to applying to their program. The course work is online and it does require travel to Kansas for clinicals, but it's not your typical weekly clinicals. You do them "blocks" at a time. I just graduated from Hutch in 2020 and can't say enough good about the program and staff. Great school.

Forgive me for being rude, but Congratulations on getting accepted! As far as any tips just stay organized and on track. The best thing for our class has been that we started a facebook group in the very beginning. We have used it to bounce ideas off of each other, ask questions, and just get to know each other. There are times if it wasn't for that many of us would've been lost. You will have a drug calc test the beginning of each semester. You have 2 chances to pass. If you don't pass you are out of the program. As long as you study you'll be fine. The instructors are great and super helpful. If you have any other questions feel free to send me a PM.

Yes I'm currently in the program. Graduate in 2 months. I have really enjoyed the program as a whole. It's had it's struggles with Covid and virtual clinicals, but they've kept the program going.

I'm sorry, the chances aren't really good. Everyone pretty much takes their spots because it's so difficult to get into the program.

I took Micro through Edukan/Pratt too. It was super convenient class. I don't remember specifically who my professor was, but they were quick to respond whenever I had a question. I would highly recommend taking Micro this way. Just FYI there was a lab component where you would have to culture, grown and identify bacteria virtually, then write a paper about it. Sounds difficult, but it really wasn't.

I have a 3.6 GPA, but it's only based on your GPA from the prerequisites needed for the course, not total. They use a points system for acceptance into the program. Yes I took the Kaplan. The Kaplan study guide is only good for the reading comprehension part, don't study anything else out of it, it's not on the test. I actually found some online study material that was much more helpful for the science and math. That Kaplan book is a waste of money. Best of luck to you.

Go for it. They told us in orientation that they are accepted by all 50 states' boards of nursing. There are a few that require more clinical hours than others and they are working with those individuals to get those accomplished. Best of luck to you.

I just started this program this spring semester. As far as the clinicals this semester they weren't quite what the instructors had hoped for from the hospitals, but they are flexible. They are offered just about every weekend from Feb through the first part of Apr. You have to do 8 days. You'll also have to plan to be there for a full week before the program starts for orientation and skills. Some people are coming into town for two long weekends in a row to get their clinicals done in one trip, it just didn't work out for me to be able to do that. Our class has people from 9 states and Canada. So far I really like it. The instructors are great and are on top of any issues that might arise. You will take NCLEX for whatever state you live in, not just for Kansas. Good luck.

Beautifully written. This brought tears to my eyes. So very true.

I got a 34.5, if I remember correctly on the rubric. I received the letter on 10/15 and I live in Georgia. Didn't pay attention when it was postmarked. There may still be a chance. I would imagine they'd let people know either way.