How many will go on to get their RN?

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This has probably been asked a LOT, but I thought I would just ask it anyway - how many of you will go on to get your RN and how soon??

I plan to start right after I get my LPN and do the RN course work a little at a time.

I have my BA in English so does anyone know if I should pursue my RN or go directly into a BSN? Not sure I want to get a BSN - but I definitely want my RN for more flexibility in the field.

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Specializes in Wound Care.

I will for sure. All my pre-reqs are done so for me it's just a matter of waiting until a spot opens up. I complete my Lvn program in October and the application for the bridge program opens in April so they gives me five months to study for the boards and pass. If i end up getting in ill work part time or per diem while i do my RN/BSN.

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I don't even start my LPN classes until August 2013 (so excited!), but I definitely will go on to get my BSN.

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That's the.same thing I wad thinking about doing too..I graduate from my lpn program in October.and they also have a full.time bridge program (its going to be new for their school starting in October so we will be the first class going into it) but I wanted to.work also and.know.I can't do both so.I wad thinking online it still takes the same.amount.of.time (1 yr) if I was goin to do.it in a classroom also :) good luck!

Are the online programs generally cheaper, or more expensive? I've only been looking up brodge programs at local colleges since moving is out of the question as of right now.

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Specializes in Psych, Med-Surg, utter confusion, chaos!.

Definitely! I am starting my RN program this summer! I am so happy I could scream! :laugh: (Well, I did actually cry with happiness when I found out I was accepted)

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I have my BA in English so does anyone know if I should pursue my RN or go directly into a BSN? Not sure I want to get a BSN - but I definitely want my RN for more flexibility in the field.

Hi MTmomofsix, if I were in your shoes I would look into getting the BSN as the best option. You can do the accelerated BSN program which usually takes only 3 semesters! You would be very marketable as well!:) Just my 2 cents!:up:

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I graduated from my LPN program on December 5th, and on December 6th, I enrolled in the local cc that has a fast-track LPN to RN program. I didn't want to waste any time! There are only a few pre-reqs needed, but since Bio, API and APII have to be taken consecutively, I'm padding out the rest of my semesters with as many bsn pre-reqs as possible.

I'm really happy I chose to go right in, because I didn't lose any momentum from nursing school. Once I got into cc, everything seemed to move at a snail's pace compared to what I'd just been through. I'm working full time as well, but I also worked two jobs throughout LPN school, so I was already used to the grind.

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I'm planning on starting in the ADN program in July, depending on graduation from the PN program of course! lol

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Are the online programs generally cheaper, or more expensive? I've only been looking up brodge programs at local colleges since moving is out of the question as of right now.

That's a good question that I honestly don't have an answer to lol the main online school I was looking at was Allegheny college of Maryland (board certified in PA,DE,and MD I believe..I live in PA) but I really.didn't see anything.on pricing though I didn't look.that hard because Im more focused on.school at.the moment but.will eventually..the.best.thing to.do.is call all program curriculum,pricing,prereqs,etc. Are different so talking.to an advisor would.be your best best..good luck! Let me know.what.you.find out :)

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Specializes in IDD, Psych.

Providing that I pass my LVN program ( was confident until Pharm!) I was planning on going on to getting my RN asap. Lately I have been thinking about maybe getting my prereqs for medical school out of the way and just working as an lvn until I become a doctor. I still have until November to decide so we'll see then!

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Specializes in Allergy and Immunology.

I got into LPN program in Fall 2007, finished in May 2009. Took and passed NLCEX-PN June 2009, worked as LPN at a clinic this whole time. Immediately started working on RN pre-reqs Fall 2009, got into LPN to RN bridge pogram Fall 2011 and just graduated with ADN this past December 2012. Just passed NCLEX-RN 2 weeks ago. Will continue to work at same clinic for now. Most of my classmates are going on for BSN, I am not. I need a break and Im not sure if I even want to go back (its been a long journey-Im exhausted from nursing school and school in general, the thought of writing another paper makes me want to vomit!:grumpy:), and I also need to pay down this student loan I just took out for LPN to RN. Alot of my LPN classmates went back for RN as well.

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At this point, I honestly don't know. My friends are pushing me to go RN after this but because we only have BSN that would mean another 3 years of school after my 2 years of LPN. Now, if they do get the program offered in our town, that would make the decision a little easier. Driving and hour and a half, every day, all year long, might be my undoing.

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