Can LPN get a GC ?

[helpme]

I REally want to know, Can LPN to get a GC ?

Honnest, I am so confused right know. I already accepted in ADN program at a University that 30 miles away from my appartment. The worst thing a teacher told me that clincical site will be arround 65 miles away from my apartment. The problem is, I already have a familiy, and I also a job that cannot be leaved. My financial very limmited.

On the other side, I already accepted in a LPN program at a community college near where I live. And also the clinical sites would pretty close from my appertement.

So back to my question, Is there any chance for me to get GC if I graduated from LPN ? Do you think is there any possibility an LPN to BSN program (in site or not online one ) in the next future ?

Thank you in advanced for your answer. :wink2:

[suzanne4, RN]

If the degree is obtained in the US, they follow the same procedure.

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

Why ?

After I read some threads that LPN Jobs not much different than ADN RN, I think I'm still qualified if compared with new RNs from other countries who come here for nurse jobs.

Unfortunately that statement is incorrect.

There is little difference in the requirements/responsibilities of an ADN RN vs a BSN RN.

There is a great deal of difference in requirements/responsibilities between an RN (of any degree) and an LPN. And this has significant legal issues attached to it.

You may feel that you are as qualified as a new RN from another country, but it is not based on what you feel, it is based on what the government permits. And we have little say in what it judges as appropriately. And most employers prefer an "experienced' nurse, not a brand new one, when immigration issues are involved.