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I have been in the LPN-RN bridge program for about 3 weeks now, and am seriously wondering if I made a mistake. I just graduated from the LPN program in May, took boards, got my license on May 30th, and have never worked as an LPN. I am the only person in my class of 30, who has never worked as a nurse(or CNA). I am doing great with the bookwork, but I have a feeling that I might be very intimidated when it comes to clinicals, which start next week. Has anyone ever been in this same situation and have any advice for me? I'm thinking about just dropping out, getting some experience, then trying again in a year or so. I just hate the thought of that though, since it might be harder to get in then. Any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks.....Lisa

Specializes in Operating room..

Whew! I just finished the LPN-RN transition class today with a 90%. Soooo happy that is over with! Now, one more year and hopefully I will be all done! :balloons:

Specializes in Geriatrics, Hospice.

Just think of yourself as if you had done the whole thing from scratch. There are TONS of RN students out there with just as much experience as you. The ONLY place they have their experience is in clinicals, just like you. They graduate with only clinical experience as well. They do fine, I have know many many nurses over the years that have only had experience in school and do fine when they get out. If you are really really concerned with it, try volonteering for a little while after graduation at a clinic in your area to build a good base. Best of luck, and don't think of yourself as anything less than what you are, a student nurse with NO bad habits.

susyn153

honestly, It's easier to just run straight through IMO. It takes long enough just to get to nursing school.... and you have to consider we have 2 more years to every degree (4 yrs to Associates/RN, 5-6 to BSN...). Time's a-wastin'.... i say stay in school as long as you feasibly can or until you're absolutely broke and get the highest degree you can ASAP. Dropping out to get experience is a great way to stall out.... seen many get comfy on the LPN/RN money when they could've gone further and made so much more with more options... just my .02

Lisa,

I am starting lpn in fall on Aug 21. However, you are doing exactly what I am planning. I want to go straight on through to RN, but the ivy tech program has a 9 month lull before RN classes start. Where did you go in Indiana to go straight through. I am in Indpls. I looked at doing an accelerated BSN but I thought that would be too much. Could get in, as I have the grades and past BS degree. But like you, I want to make sure I am learning and not just fast tracking through the program. Could you let me know where you went in IN?

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