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Old Apr 14, 2008, 08:54 PM
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i am currently a business major, i have no science pre-reqs for nursing, but have made the decision to switch, i really want to be a nurse. I have been working in the ER for the last year and i LOVE it, i want to be a ER nurse so bad, but im having a huge dilema, after research online i see the lpn-rn is prob the way to go, as i am starting all over, and really do not wish to take anymore classes i dont need. After completing the LPN program would i still need to take the science classes to get into the lpn-rn program? Has anyone switched? i dont have my degree in anything yet.

also, is there any difference in the schooling for an ER nurse?

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Old Apr 15, 2008, 04:36 AM
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Good luck to you.

Yes, the requirements to go LPN to RN are indeed going to include those science classes like A&P I&II and Microbiology, even thought the LPN might touch on these subjects in their ciriculum. You might want to take them now if there is going to be a waiting period between now and you starting the LPN program.

ER Nurses are trained on the the job after you graduate and there is no special college courses you need.

I gather the ER you work hires LPNs? Many ERs don't, or limit the number they hire.

Good luck to you.

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