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I currently work at a bank. I will start taking chemistry, biology, etc. to prepare for admission into an associates in nursing program. I would hopefully start nursing program January 2008. Right now I am planning on working at the bank until I graduate from nursing school. Lately I have been thinking about getting my LPN and working as an LPN while I finish my associates.

Would it be better to just stay working where I am and get the RN or get the LPN and do that while I finish my RN?

Does anyone have any advice?

Specializes in LTC.
Yup I agree with Jules A.

And getting your employer to help pick up the tab for school is a real plus!

I read other posts that said that because they were LVN/LPN first that school was easier for them and the other students just going thru school for RN really looked up to them for their experience and knowledge in the nursing field.

I too am afraid that working and going to school at the same time will be very difficult. There is no part-time program where I am. But when I read the description of the LVN-RN bridge program it says that you only go to class one day a week. They really work with you. I imagine that it is that way all over? Check it out. Maybe start a whole new thread on your adventures in nursing Simba&NalasMom. :) I would look forward to it! :chuckle

Hee...actually there is an online LPN to RN program in my area, and I only would need to complete 4 pre-req's; no classroom time except full-time clinicals during the summer. I really don't have any excuse except I hate school and don't wanna pay for it. :lol2:

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Hee...actually there is an online LPN to RN program in my area, and I only would need to complete 4 pre-req's; no classroom time except full-time clinicals during the summer. I really don't have any excuse except I hate school and don't wanna pay for it. :lol2:

Go!

Can you CLEP any of the pre-reqs? In any event the pay increase when you finish will more than make up for the money you spend on classes.

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Specializes in LTC.

Thanks, Jules...actually, I thought I'd try CLEPing chemistry and got a book and started studying it, but as somebody said, "Life happened." You are totally right, it's just something I have to make myself do; no more excuses. I'm in a stable, predictable homecare position now (YAY no more nursing homes) so this year actually would be the best time to get started. :balloons:

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Specializes in Med/Surg and Wound Care, PACU.
I currently work at a bank. I will start taking chemistry, biology, etc. to prepare for admission into an associates in nursing program. I would hopefully start nursing program January 2008. Right now I am planning on working at the bank until I graduate from nursing school. Lately I have been thinking about getting my LPN and working as an LPN while I finish my associates.

Would it be better to just stay working where I am and get the RN or get the LPN and do that while I finish my RN?

Does anyone have any advice?

i would go straight to RN, it is always easier to go further right away if you start something

nici

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Wound Care.
That's an excellent point and I admire you for being able to continue on while still working!

Thanks! It wasn't easy, timewise, but doable. I did all the prereqs first. LPN-RN bridge was a quick 2 week program. Clepped Nursing Two(surgical, OB and Peds). I was working in Surgical, so that was simple and had NO intention of ever working ob/peds, so it was simply studying for the test.

Nursing 3&4 were Monday through Thursday and I worked 12 hour shifts Friday-Sunday. Yup, no days off, but it was only for two semesters and well worth it.

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