LVN/RN/Working while in school- What to do! :)

hi Faye,
becuase of your current living situation, getting your LVN maybe your only option. Check into an ROP(regional occupational program 1st (might be a wait list) because they are free. They have ROP in san diego county for sure. Once you get your LVN start taking prereqs. for RN school. There are 1yr programs called LVN to RN step up programs. It sounds like a long time, been there done that, time will fly.

I am a mom, have a full-time job and go to school full-time as well. YES, it can be done, but takes a great deal of disipline and personal drive. If you do have consistant help with the family and their support I don't see why you couldn't do the RN route. Weekend programs are great if the endeavor is worth sacrifices all those weekends. I opted for the weekday programs and work every weeked. Same sacrifice, but well worth it in the edn.. Best of luck!

Hi there,

I would like to know where this LVN weekend program is and what school so I can look into it. I am in the same boat.
I have 3 children and I am married. I have to work fulltime to keep up the household.

I live in San Pedro. I hope that it is something close.

Thanks so much
Shonda

There is a night & or weekend program at grossmont college in el cajon, california (san diego area)

I believe Grossmont has a RN program also. I use to live in EL Cajon, CA. Good luck to you with whatever decision you make.


Teresa

Unfortunately I am too far from El Cajon/San Diego Area.
I am in San Pedro which is by Long Beach.
I am 2 hours away from there so I would not be able to attend. I am hoping some students in the LA or Long beach area know of some places and how they like it.

I know now I am going to go LVN first then finish up with RN after I take my NCLEX-PN.

God Bless

Well, it may not be what you are looking for but if you could stay with someone for a year, Concord has a 51 week program excelerated LVN and it is a complete 2 year and is tough you will need to study, they are accredited and you will have to finnish a full 2 years school in less than a year. But it worked great for me I quit work though cause I wanted to make sure I didn't fail since it is expensive. They will help you with the financial part to and set that up for you and you may qualify for extra help while you are in school. They don't have a class in San Pedro but there is one in Garden Grove and one in North Hollywood. Which ever is closer to you. You could maybe do just part time work on weekends to help out. Good luck in what ever you decide. I did the LVN 1 year with concord and I found I learned more at that school and was ready for the NCLEX. Also now that I have finnished that I could do home studies and finnish my RN or maybe one year longer with a few prerequisites extra and I have my RN. So it is quicker and more strenuous but you get the job done and do what you love sooner!

There is NOTHING wrong with getting your LPN and then getting your RN. It works for a ton of people everyday. You'll be a better RN with all the experience you'll get as an LPN. Some of the best nurses I know are LPN's that have no desire to even get their RN. Just do what is best for you and your family. Either path you take will be demanding, but well worth all your going to put into it. Best of luck.