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1. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   NewNurseStudent replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN

   I decided to do LPN. The goal is to seamlessly enter into the local LPN-BSN program at my community college. The cost is about 4.5k. I won't start school until I get a job at company that offers tuition reimbursement.

2. Working Full time through Full time LPN School. Crazy right?!

   NewNurseStudent replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I really appreciate your post because it seems sincere. The truth is that LPN full time, work full time, and a child is a lot of work and it will be hard. But I have made up my mind about it. I will follow through with the LPN program because I want ...

3. Working Full time through Full time LPN School. Crazy right?!

   NewNurseStudent posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello friends, So, I am working full time 8-5. I have a 5 year old, btw. I want to start LPN school in August. I would be at LPN school 6-10pm for 14 months. Is it crazy? I wanted to do this LPN prog because I have to wait a whole academic year befo...

4. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   NewNurseStudent replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN

   Do you recommend me to do the LPN and then the RN? I have a whole year to wait before I can get into an Rn program because I still need the A&P series. So I thought, I can save on my RN debt by going through a community college for the RN first, ...

5. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   NewNurseStudent replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN

   I currently have 26k in loans for my A.S. So, whatever I take out next will be added to my already existing mother-load of debt.

6. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   NewNurseStudent replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN

   LPN Pros - Work enough to attain tuition reimbursement. - Have a better quality of living while still obtaining BSN. - Have about 30k less in debt. - I can take out loans to supplement living expenses and not work during program. LPN Cons - Means ano...

7. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   NewNurseStudent posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello all, Dilema: Within the same amount of time, e.g. 1.5 yrs, I can obtain either an LPN or a BSN. Both are certifed. LPN is 6k, BSN is 35k. Both are full time and would require me to quit and live off loans and/or work -2hrs a week. I have a 5 ye...