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Nurses LPN/LVN

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I have been working on getting into a nursing program for a long time. Due to financial reasons I have only been able to take 1 pre-req a semester. I did apply to a nursing program for the fall 2014 which if accepted would lead me to my associates. My question is if I don't make it into this session, would it be worth it for me to work on my LPN instead and then try to get into a bridge program? I am interested in all sides of this. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me :-)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

In my area (northern Cali) there is less of a wait to get into the Lvn to RN bridge programs.

I did complete most of the RN prereqs prior to going to the Lvn program. Now I'm doing my last semester of RN prereqs and will apply to the bridges and regular RN programs after this term.

HTH!

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Thanks for responding! I've finished my pre-reqs for the associates program that I applied to and I've also taken classes that will count towards a bachelors. I'm just finding it so difficult to get into a decent program. I guess my problem is that I feel like I've been taking classes forever and not getting anywhere. At this point in my life, I had figured I would be settled in my career, not fighting to get into a decent school so I could begin my career.

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Specializes in LTC, Agency, HHC.

Yes! You'll get experience...and that will make your Rn classes easier. Good luck!

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I also have the same problem as you. I could only take about 1 pre req a semester due to financial reasons. I just applied and got accepted into a LPN training which takes 12 months to complete. The competition to get into nursing school right now is a bit much for me. I chose the LPN to BSN route because lots of hospitals are wanting you to have your BSN over ASN in my area. The entire process for my acceptance into LPN school took about 4weeks. I say go for it! Ill be working as a LPN by next summer, making decent $, and getting even more experience (MA for 10years) all while taking classes for my BSN..

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