First off, I know all about the threads concerning online schools. However, I just want a little feedback anyway.

Here's the situation: I just graduated with my LPN, passed the NCLEX got my lic. and am working as a nurse. Here's the thing: I was so sure that I wouldn't want to go to get an RN, but I am wondering now...

I suppose its not the money difference per se, money is great don't get me wrong, its just that in our area, the oppty. for RNs is vastly greater that LPN (I love and am very proud being a LPN by the way, I KNOW I am a real live flesh and blood nurse)

I aleady have have my BS in behavioral science, I am "seasoned" (read that "older student") and as crazy as this sounds, I am wondering if going to school is right. Problem here where I live is that it is wicked hard to get into any nursing program. Competition is so hard, long waiting lists and being that I am older...

So what is you opinion, is the online degree accepted by the field? I would hate to invest the time & money to find that its not welcomed even if the school is accredited.

I proved to myself that I could survive LPN school, and all its rigors, so now I would love to hear from you guys, especally those who are going via online or who maybe even have completed your RN.

Thanks,

Deac Jn

It depends on your state's BON. Mine accepts Excelsior. Some do not, although even those that don't it seems you can sonehow get your license endorsed in.

As to opportunities for LPN's, no stuff. Here in NYS my scope permits NO decision making beyond when to call an RN.

For your day to day staff nurse job, which is most likely what you will be looking for right out of RN school, there is no reason why an online education is not sufficient. As long as your education led you to apply for and successfully take the NCLEX, it does not matter. Employers are interested in two things: the letters RN, and experience. Education only comes into play, should you decide later on to apply to higher level educational programs where part of the competition is academic credentials or later on in your career to distinguish you from an otherwise equally qualified candidate. My education only played a part in getting a job one time but that was because I was getting the RN. They weren't concerned with what school I was attending. Good luck.