Not sure of what to do

U.S.A. Georgia

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I am not sure of how to go about going to nursing school. I mean, I know that I want to be a RN. I would love to work in L&D. I know I must take pre-req's. But, should I become a CNA? Should I take Phlebotomy? I'm trying to have a job in the medical field for experience purposes, while going to school. Should I do LPN or RN? ASN or BSN? I currently live in Aiken, SC. I thought about attending Aiken Tech for nursing. Then I saw Augusta Tech. At Augusta Tech, you must take Health Care Assistant-certificate- before you can apply to the LPN program. I am fine with that. Should I take online classes for pre-req's? I am relocating to the Atlanta area next summer, if I don't get into the next LPN class. I am trying to be careful with the classes I take because I dont want to repeat any due to lack of credits, etc. I just want to make sure I am going towards the proper path to become a RN. I am not a spring chicken and I stalled long enough, which is only hurting myself because I really want to become a nurse. I'm tired of thinking I will fail.:cry: And besides TLC can only show you but so much, LOL. I won't know until I actually proceed in my quest. I'm looking for some opinions and ideas for a single mom trying to fulfill her dreams.:twocents: And my kids are tired of watching TLC and Discovery Health with me....:redpinkhe

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Specializes in Psych & Hospice Nurse.

Hi, Im an LPN in Ga and I am currently in school for my RN. LPN school is good, the pre reqs are less and the overall program is shorter, BUT...... I would suggest, if you can, go straight to RN school (I wish I did). All the LPNs I work with agree. But I also understand its hard to get into nursing programs and whatever program you get into first do. I wouldnt bother with CNA or phlebotomy classes unless its a last resort. These are my opinions and im sure alot of others out there may disagree with me but, im talking from my experience. Good luck!:up:

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Thank You. What school do you attend? Do you feel that you have an advantage by being a LPN first, versus a person going straight to RN?

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Pedi/Tele.

I took the CNA route just to see if I could handle the job. When I learned I could I decided to go forward with pre-req's for nursing and where I work I draw blood but I don't have a phleb cert. I kinda wish I did though.

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And besides TLC can only show you but so much, LOL. I won't know until I actually proceed in my quest. I'm looking for some opinions and ideas for a single mom trying to fulfill her dreams.:twocents: And my kids are tired of watching TLC and Discovery Health with me....:redpinkhe....

Lol, I can completely relate b/c my kids beg me to change the Discovery Health Channel! I love Trauma, Dr G, and Mystery Diagnosis......My mother in law is a cert phleb. and she was a medical assistant and it helped her. I wouldn't advise it for an aspiring RN. You will learn all that once in the RN program. About becoming a lpn first....I want to first start out by saying it's an admirable profession that requires extreme effort. That being said, I took Micro last quarter w/ two lpns that had completed their program last year. One girl said,"it was a complete disapointment for her." She was surprised at the amount of effort required to make 10hr. They are both back in classes to become an RN. I did n't want to upset anyone I just thought that I would tell you what I heard...

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Specializes in Psych & Hospice Nurse.

I also love discovery health, my husband not so much....LOL!

I agree it was a disapointment. I bust my butt through LPN school, graduate, and then have trouble finding a job I can get excited about. As an RN you can get any job any where! Plus you make more money.

I am doing an online bridge program through Excelsior college. I do think being an LPN is helping me through RN school, but I think it is just better overall to go directly to RN school. Get it done with in one shot. :yeah:

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What schools if any, do you recommend?:twocents: I am starting my pre-req's in August. I figure by next summer, I should have most of my classes done. Well, depending on which school I apply to. I am very anxious, yet scared to death.:crying2: I know having a good G.P.A is very important.:yeah:

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