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Hey, I'm kinda in the same boat, I was convicted of a misdemeanor DUI in 2016, successfully completed my probation, and pulled myself together. if I finish my 2 year ASN program on time, I will be applying to take the NCLEX Dec 2019 and am also somewhat worried. Iive in Indiana and I know that those are things my state looks into before approving one to take the NCLEX. Idk what state you reside in, but I do know in Indiana, after 5 years one is easily able to get a misdeamor expunged, after which you are no longer obligated to disclose that info. So if you're just now entering nursing school the 2012 misdeamor (As far as I know) shouldn't be a problem. However, Idk how it works where you live, but in Indiana a second DUI is automatically considered a felony and takes 8 years to be eligible for expungement. But if you're attending a 4 year BSN program, once you finish, it will have been about 8 years meaning you would be able to get it expunged and (from my understanding) would not have to disclose it. So in Indiana I don't think it would cause you any issues. But as Silverdragon already mentioned, it all depends on the state in which you were convicted, as well as the state you plan to become liscenced in. I hope that helps!

I'm replying to this particular answer because you mentioned you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I've recently been accepted into a nursing program but before I'm officially allowed to work in clinicals, I'm required to take a drug test and disclose my medical history. Is there any way that having a bipolar diagnosis on my record will prevent me from being allowed to participate in the program? And idk if you have any experience with this, but I am on a small dose of benzodiazepines to help with the anxiety and mood swings, they're prescribed and idont use any illegal/unprescribed substances, however a part of me worries that once they find out I'm on benzodiazepines they will worry these drugs (prescribed or not) may interfere with my ability to participate in the school's clinicals. In your experience are these things i should be concerned about. I've worked so hard to get into the program and I don't want something like this to keep me from pursuing my career goals before I even get the chance to begin.

So I've been in school for what seems like forever. I only have about 3 course left before I complete my BA in psychology (which I plan to finish this summer). The reason I have yet to finish is because I suddenly realized I was interested in getting into nursing. Ive recently been accepted into a 2 year ASN program at a community college. I know that a career as an RN is valuable regardless of whether it's an associate degree or higher, however I also realize RN's with only an associate's degree do not necessarily have as many career options. So anyway, I'm wondering whether my Bachelor of Arts in psychology will help further my career? Ideally I'd like to either be an international nurse (I'm working towards becoming fluent in Spanish) or a psychiatric nurse working in an inpatient mental health facility. Does anyone have any suggestions/advice as to whether I should plan to further my education in nursing or if it may be possible to use my Psychology degree to get ahead? Sorry for the long post

So I'm planning on applying to Ivy Tech Indianapolis ADN program. My prerequisites are 2 A's and a C in A&P 101 is it possible that I could be accepted if I do really well on my TEAS? Like if I can manage to get 130/160 pts do I have a chance or is it just too competitive?

I have somewhat of the same issue. I was diagnosed with ADD, depression, and anxiety years ago, now my psychiatrist has recently diagnosed me as bipolar, unfortunately I feel as though this is an accurate diagnosis. However, I've been on medication for it and I'm stable now. But I wonder if this is something that will keep me from getting accepted into a nursing program. I also have a documented lower back injury. But I also wonder if they can actually legally keep you out of the program for a controlled mental illness. I feel as though that could be a form of discrimination, so idk.

37changes- Hey! Thanks for the link! And to answer your question, I actually haven't gotten that far. I was just in the process of registering an account with ATI. I have no idea where any testing centers are. And the book you mentioned in this forum, I actually bought the same one. Idk if you read the intro where it gives you suggestions as to how to use the book, but it says to read through it a few times, I'm assuming it's because each time you'll be able to absorb more info. Im really not much of a reader and tend to learn more by doing, so what I've found helpful is to start off taking the first practice test (timed as the real TEAS would be) but just doing one subject at a time. Then I look at the questions I got wrong so I know what specific topics I need to work on and study up on those. Then take the 2nd practice test the same way to see if I've improved, and then lastly I plan to take the 3rd just as I would take the actual TEAS (complete all four sections consecutively over the 3 1/2 hours or whatever) and see how I do. If I'm not satisfied with the results of my third practive test I'm going to try to find a study manual on Amazon with nothing but practice exams. I feel like the repetition will really help improve my score. As far as you feeling like you may have wasted money on it, Ive gone to the bookstore to check out the official ATI manual and it's twice the price, no actual practice tests, and about half the length, and doesn't seem to include the helpful tips that the TEAS Secrets book does (located at the very end of the book). And I have yet to check them out, but I think the links provided in the book to tutoring type videos may be very helpful. So if you're having trouble reading it from the beginning, I suggest you just kinda skip around. That's what I've been doing and it seems to be helping. Anyway, sorry for the long post! Haha I hope any of this is helpful for you. And best of luck! :)

Hey, So I just realized I have around two weeks to get my TEAS test completed in order to submit my results in time the qualify for the Fall 2017 admission application. I am currently a student at one of Ivy Tech's Northwest campuses, however plan to do the actual nursing program at Ivy Tech's Indianapolis campus. I know the first step I need to do in order to schedule my TEAS exam, is to create an account on the ati testing website. As I began this process, I realized that it asks for your institution. Under this category, do I select the Ivy Tech campus where I am currently enrolled (and have completed my prerequisites)? or do I select Indianapolis Ivy Tech because that is the campus I plan to apply to? Another question I would appreciate if anyone can answer, is what kind of overall score (out of the 160) is often needed in order to guarantee me a spot in Indianapolis' nursing program? The student adviser at my current Ivy Tech campus, mentioned 125 should get me accepted, but I think she was mainly going off of her own experience, which would be acceptance into the Northwest campus nursing program, not Indianapolis. Any information answering these questions would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank You!

I've only just started working on my degree so I'm nowhere near the NCLEX yet, but I also have ADD and anxiety and have always struggled with taking standardized tests. So one of my close friends (who is currently a nurse) recommended a nursing mnemonics book to me that she said really helped her review and quickly recall topics on the NCLEX. I was able to order it on amazon for only $10. It's called 108 Memory Tricks to Demolish Nursing School by Jon Haws. It's a pretty cool book, I've already learned a few things we havent even covered yet in my courses. Maybe that could help you! Anyway, good luck!

I've only just started working on my degree so I'm nowhere near the NCLEX yet, but I also have ADD and anxiety and have always struggled with taking standardized tests. So one of my close friends (who is currently a nurse) recommended a nursing mnemonics book to me that she said really helped her. I was able to order it on amazon for only $10. It's called 108 Memory Tricks to Demolish Nursing School by Jon Haws. It's a pretty cool book, I've already learned a few things we havent even covered yet in my courses. Maybe that could help you! Anyway, good luck!

Hello, So I am already a college graduate with a BA in psych. Unfortunately it wasn't until my last semester that I really figured out what I want to do, and that's nursing. So Im going to begin my last required prerequisite this spring, then I plan on taking the TEAS exam for Ivy Tech's ASN program at the end of my spring semester. I know it is a competitive program so I'm a little worried I won't get in. Having already failed my first attempt at A&P (assuming it wasn't going to be as much work as it turned out to be), Ive been focusing the last few months on doing everything I can to try to learn as much as I can for the course before taking it, and I'm definitely beginning to understand and learn the subject. So im hoping that with enough effort Ill manage to get an A or B. I already completed the other 2 program pre-reqs with A's in both. So anyway, 1) if I happen to slip up again and end up with a C in A&P but still manage to do well on the TEAS, is it still likely I'll be accepted? 2)How far ahead should I start studying for the exam in order to do well? Is 3 months enough time? 3)What exactly is considered a good score? Like the kind of score that almost guarantees acceptance into Ivy Tech's ASN program? 4) And lastly, if Im planning on taking the exam in 3 1/2 months, how soon should I begin making all of the arrangements/getting TB test/attending info session? I know these are questions I should be discussing with my advisor, but she can be a bit difficult to get ahold of sometimes. So I'd greatly appreciate any information! Thanks!