Lpn schools in st.louis,missouri

It took me a little while to decipher your message, but once I did, I thought it was a good question. I'm also interested in LPN schools and I would imagine they aren't easy classes.

LPN school consists of basically first-year RN topics/learning. That's why they can "bridge" after their first year in to RN programs.

I'm not really aware of any specific LPN programs in STL, but I do know that Jefferson College's ADN program has a 1st year LPN. So you attend that first year, obtain your LPN (required) and then if you want, continue on for your RN.

I know we had a couple of their LPN students who bridged in to our RN program after several years of practicing. I think their program has pretty good regards in the community.

And AlisRGSmith, please try to be sympathetic to the fact that this isn't a text service or IM'g. Most of us prefer full-on English, punctuation, and NO SCREAMING.

Hopefully if someone else is aware of any other programs in the area you will get further responses.

Good luck to both of you!

LOL, yeah my eyes hurt.

But, St Charles has an LPN program. Not sure how far out you're looking to travel for it. I personally am not going for my LPN and have no experience with the program. They also have an LPN-RN bridge if you choose to continue.

http://www.stchas.edu/divisions/msh/lpnindex.shtml

Although I'm not the original poster, thank you for your suggestions. I personally intend to start my search next week. I've always been interested in nursing, but at age 38, I'm not sure if it's wise to invest so much time in schooling as a two year degree will take me 3.5 years. Sigh.

Labmum:
I'd let your life's circumstances help you decide which type of schooling is best for you. Age should NOT be a factor as I was almost 12 years older than you when I started (and graduated) nursing school here locally. Believe me, it's NOT an issue in this environment.

If for financial or other reasons you need to start out with your LPN, then so be it, but I honestly would set your goals toward your RN and be done with it. Positions are so limited for LPNs and your options will be greater with your RN and at least an ADN both for education and employment in your future.

Best wishes!!

you can try applied technology pratical nursing program. they have two locations one is the MET center and the other one is at South tech. i'm currently in their program and it's going ok but really fast...lots of info with exams every week. you have to take the ATI entrance exam which they give a few times a month. here's their website www.appliedtech-stl.com

Good Luck!

I agree you can type out full words and sentences on here. It makes it easier to read and some of us don't know text shortcuts. Someone mentioned St. Charles Community College, South Tech and I want to say St. Louis College of Health Careers has a program too. Good luck.

As WDWpixieRN said don't let your age keep you from going to school. I returned to school last May 2008 to start my pre-reqs for the nursing program and am hoping to be accepted in the nursing program in 2010. I will be 39 this year. I am attending a weekend and evening college part-time and will have my BSN is 4 years. I looked at attending a community college for my ADN and with the waiting list etc it would have taken me 3 years to complete. For me it made sense to just go the extra year. I will be 42 when I graduate and cannot wait.

Good Luck to you!!

FYI - STLCC wait list is only about 2 semester. During that time,you could complete most if not all of your pre-reqs. Just something to think about. :spin: