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No. 10
from dwern31
Old Aug 23, 2008, 09:36 AM

Default Re: Just applied to OCC
Thanks fetachz. Have you heard anything on what the lowest GPA they accepted last year for accelerated ADN? The other girl said 3.8 which I can believe that if it's only thr top 60. My GPA for all my LPN pre-reqs is a 3.86 but when you factor in the additional pre-reqs needed for the RN program I only have a 3.68 so I'm very nervous. Do I accept the LPN since it's a sure thing or do I risk it and go for accelerated RN? The regular RN just takes too long and I really want to start my nurse career sooner. Anyway, thanks for all the info.
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No. 11
from fetachz
Old Aug 23, 2008, 10:13 AM

Default Re: Just applied to OCC
think of it like this...

as an RN you'll be starting at close to $55K a year. As an LPN you'll start at around $35k a year.

so even if you do the LPN, and start making money right away, waiting to do the RN will net you $100K more within 5 years.

i say do the RN no matter what.

Theoretically you'll be doing this the rest of your life so whats the big deal if you have to wait another year?? especially if it makes you that much more money??

my 2 cents.
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