Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

Published

Why are there so few LPN programs in Indiana? Applicants are about 500 to 1 slot available. Ivy Tech State College has started alot of LPN to ASN transition programs but since there are not enough LPN programs - where can a person get their LPN in Indiana? You have to be an LPN first! At some point won't they not have enough LPN's for the transition program? I could even see doing an ASN program but they aren't doing that unless you are an LPN first. They don't allow MA's into the ASN program either. It is either high priced BSN which only graduate 20 students a year out of a 1000 or the LPN programs which are way to competitive to enter (even with straight A's and good test scores) or the LPN to ASN transition. How can a person get into LPN school in Indiana?

the marion community school of practical nursing, located in marion in has a program. i do not know what the acceptance ratios are. http://www.tavtc.net/nurse/nurse.html

good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Why are there so few LPN programs in Indiana? Applicants are about 500 to 1 slot available. Ivy Tech State College has started alot of LPN to ASN transition programs but since there are not enough LPN programs - where can a person get their LPN in Indiana? You have to be an LPN first! At some point won't they not have enough LPN's for the transition program? I could even see doing an ASN program but they aren't doing that unless you are an LPN first. They don't allow MA's into the ASN program either. It is either high priced BSN which only graduate 20 students a year out of a 1000 or the LPN programs which are way to competitive to enter (even with straight A's and good test scores) or the LPN to ASN transition. How can a person get into LPN school in Indiana?

I am finding out more and more how competitive nursing programs are in Indiana! I was fortunate to find a program through Med Tech College in Indianapolis (northeast side). It's a 15 month long program, and you have an associate's degree (LPN). At one point, because they are new, there was no wait list, and there's no prereq's required.

Laurel

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER/Trauma.
I am finding out more and more how competitive nursing programs are in Indiana! I was fortunate to find a program through Med Tech College in Indianapolis (northeast side). It's a 15 month long program, and you have an associate's degree (LPN). At one point, because they are new, there was no wait list, and there's no prereq's required.

Laurel

Okay, wait..if they are telling you that you will have an associates degree and be an LPN, I would clarify this. All programs in Indiana give you a technical certificate with an LPN, associates programs are RN.

Yes, I can attest, it is difficult to get into a program in Indiana. But it can be done.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

OK I went to the informational meeting for MedTech College yesterday, and it seemed okay. The staff was very nice. They still have no wait list. You have to take the PSB. I am taking mine on the 19th.......

They said that you will graduate with an Associates of Applied Science.............how can that be you ask? They said because of the number of credit hours they can, so that is what they offer. I could really care less if it was a diploma or a degree. Just as long as I can take that NCLEX, I will just about do whatever!! Wish me luck in the process!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
OK I went to the informational meeting for MedTech College yesterday, and it seemed okay. The staff was very nice. They still have no wait list. You have to take the PSB. I am taking mine on the 19th.......

They said that you will graduate with an Associates of Applied Science.............how can that be you ask? They said because of the number of credit hours they can, so that is what they offer. I could really care less if it was a diploma or a degree. Just as long as I can take that NCLEX, I will just about do whatever!! Wish me luck in the process!!

Hello!

I am three weeks into my LPN program at Med Tech in Indy. So far, I am very pleased with the school and the program.

Yes, you do receive an associate's degree, as gen. ed classes such as

English, Math and Psych are included in the program.

Good luck on your PSB! I bought a "generic" LPN pre-entrance exam book to help me prepare--no time to find/buy a PSB book when I found out about the program and test. The book was very helpful, and gave practice tests you could take. It was about $20-25 and I believe I purchased it at Barnes and Noble.

Let me know if you have other questions!

:balloons:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion