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As far as the fast track comment. You may find that while some schools offer "advance standing"
for LPNs usually it is only for one semester out of a 4-8 semester brogram (ADN/BSN). I would still expect to have to do 75% to 90% of the original program. LPNs and RNs function a little differently in terms of scope of practice and the amount of responsibility that will be expected. This is primarily due to the additional educational prep given to the professional nursing student.

I suppose one plus is that while going back for RN you can at least work a few hours making decent money as an LPN. I am not really sure if it is true but I have heard from several RNs and LPNs that general med/surg LPNs do almost the same job and carry similar patient ratios for half the money with the main difference being the LPNs inability (due to scope of practice) to do IV push meds and a few other "select" procedures.

Can anyone verify if this is accurate at your facility?

Here's another! Just finished my BScN in Toronto. There's a lot more just graduating too!