How long are classes good for?

[clearblue3]

Hi!

I am just wondering if anyone knows how long nursing classes are good for. I am just finishing up my first semester and debating on taking a break until my little ones are older. My grades are fine, I just want to focus on my kiddos more. How big of a mistake would that be?? Would I have to repeat 1st semester? I was also thinking that it would be better to get thru second semester to get my LPN, thinking that then maybe that would "secure" my classes that I have taken, but I am not sure on that either. It is just that I am part time so it will take me another year to get my LPN. Maybe it varies widely from school to school, I just thought maybe someone would have a general idea. Thanks much!!

Marisa

[caliotter3]

I would ask this question at your school. But consider, that school policy can change, and you could be adversely affected. Not recommended to leave in midstream.

[PghRN30]

Check with your nursing program, but i know with my program, if you take a leave of absence, you MUST return to the program within one year from when you left. Nursing is not like other programs where time off doesnt matter or credits transfer equally. Many schools may place you with advanced placement in their nursing program for previous nursing study, but there is no way to be sure it will be good for anything if you leave for more time then the school allows. Getting your LPN probably wouldnt "secure" your classes so to say, more then not getting your LPN, however an LPN cant be taken away from you, and you could possibly use it for a LPN-RN transition program. However I do not know how good it would be to get your LPN if not going to work as an LPN at all in the time between looking at an LPN-RN transition.

[clearblue3]

Thanks!

I think that is probably the way it works at most schools...I can't imagine any school taking those classes after several years because things change and so much can be forgotten in such a short period of time. I am not at all opposed to being an LPN if I did that and then took a break, but I am just not sure how many LPN job opportunities will be out there. I was just thinking that I could do an LPN-RN program later, but I also know that there are transition classes to take if you wait more than a year or so in between (which I would) I will have to ask at school! Thanks for the reply!