Clarify why LPN to RN vs. Strait ADN Program diffs

[mingez]

This seemed to be the most appropriate forum for this question, but if it isn't I apologize.

From all of my readings, it sure seems as if it's a foregone conclusion that getting one's LPN cert is a "Waste of time". I've heard this in reference to folks that are going to then go on to get there RN in a LPN to RN bridge program. But why is that so?

Atleast here in CO, most of the RN programs are 2 years (ADN). Comparatively, most LPN programs are 1 year. Also, the LPN to RN programs are 1 year.

Thus, 1+1 = 2.

If the time is the same, but the waitlist for both the LPN and the LPN to RN prog's are MUCH less, why not go for the LPN program? Am I missing something? (just about every ADN prog has a 3 year waitlist)

Plus, you can (cough cough) work while waiting to get into your LPN/RN bridge program.

[mingez]

Best of luck to you! Go for it and be proud of it!

As usual Tweety, thanks. I especially like your choice of words: "Be proud of it!"

Important for a prospective male nurse.

thanks!

[rammom73]

Hey everybody! I'm new here so overlook typos please. I'm an LPN in a LPN to ADN bridge program @ SCC. I've been a nurse for 12 years and have taken a job @ local hosp. in critical care.

The small community college I attend is one of the only ones in our area that make LPN's go 5 semesters and have 96 clinical hours each semester. I suggest for anyone going the LPN to RN route, talk to other students before you enroll because the bridge program classes seem to get changed alot & the schools have no respect for you as a working nurse, in fact the HON/Asst HON of the program I'm in have made very unproffessional comments to several students regarding scheduling/clinicals.

I found out that Indiana State University now offers a LPN to BSN degree that is totally online so I have applied for that due to fact that my work schedule no longer permits me to attend classes & clinical.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU STUDENTS!

[HARRN2b]

Yesterday in my A&P class the prof asked how many people were going to apply for the ADN program. 95% of the class raised their hands. She then asked how many were going for the LPN program. 2 of us raised our hand (myself and one man). She said there are only 50 slots for the ADN yet all of you raised your hands and this is only 1 class. She said "looks like to me it might be more advantageous to get an LPN and then do the bridge, as they will leave some slots open for the LPN students". Of course, that had been my thinking all along! I also already have a BS degree and really do not care who looks down at me. One girl in the class kind of scolded me and said "why in the world would you go that route, when you already have a BS" I say to each their own! I could also do the fast track BSN program but no guarantee of getting in the program. I already know people who did not make it in. Basically, you need straight A's. I know in my heart that I am an A and B student. No butts about it. I already know this about myself. I am getting the same education as everyone else just going through the back door instead of the front door. Who cares!

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

I think everyone needs to do what is right for their own situation. As there are different ways, right now at least, to become a Registered Nurse, do what works for you.

I went straight for my RN due to family, time and money and am happy I did it that way.

If I was just out of high school, I'd go straight for my BSN.

steph

[land64shark]

I was planning on the LPN to RN route myself because of the 2 1/2 year waiting lists for the ADN program. (Then they happened to change the entry to a point system and I got right in to the ADN program.)

However at my school, the LPN to RN program is a THREE semester deal! The first is a transition thing, then nursing 3 and 4. That took some of the luster off when the ADN is 4 semesters total.

[mingez]

Good luck to you too! I hope that you get in for this fall. Let us know.

To everyone!!! Thanks for you help!!! Guess what!?!?!

I just recieved this:

May 31, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on your provisional acceptance into the Community College of Denver Nursing Program in the FALL 2006 semester at the CCD Lowry Campus. All Extended Practical Nursing (LPN) students are required to successfully complete NUR 101, Pharmacology Calculations, before Fall 2006.

The following classes will be offered at the CCD Lowry Campus, 1070 Alton Way, Building 849, Denver:

NUR 101, Pharmacology Calculations

July 31 - August 10

Class times: 9 am to 2 pm, or 1 pm to 4 pm, or 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

(also offered online beginning June 5 and ending August 13)

HPR 108, Dietary Nutrition

July 31 - August 10

Class times: 9 am to 2 pm, or 1 pm to 4 pm

Please note the NUR 101, Pharmacology Calculations, is offered online. The online class starts June 5 and runs through August 13th. Students can register for the online section without assistance. Students wanting to take the Pharmacology Calculations or Dietary Nutrition class at the Lowry Campus will be contacted by Rich Marquez within the next several weeks. Rich will register students for all of their first semester Nursing classes.

Questions about the CCD Nursing programs can be directed to the Lowry Campus at 1070 Alton Way, Building 849, Denver, CO 80230, [phone], FAX [phone]

Contacts at Community College of Denver:

Rich Marquez, Case Manager [email protected] 303-365-8378

Chris Lambert, Intake Coordinator [email protected] 303-365-8385

Christina Lambert

Student Intake Coordinator

CCD Center for Health Sciences at Lowry

303-365-8385

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[Tweety, BSN, RN]

To everyone!!! Thanks for you help!!! Guess what!?!?!

I just recieved this:

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Woo Hoo! Congrats and best of luck to you!!!

[sunshine9]

I have never heard anybody think of that as a bad idea as far as wanting to complete the RN route. I just think that people need to be aware of the college's prereq.'s to get into the program when they bridge over into the LPN- RN transition. The closest college near me that offers this program wants you to already have your LPN license and have completed a number of prereq. before you are accepted into the program. There is a nurse that I work with that is currently trying to get into the program and because of work and so on it will probably take him two years before he will complete all of the needed prereq. and is also accepted before he can actually start into the program. So I really think that it depends on where you are at and what the school is like where you are at. A number of people that I went to school with applied at both (RN and LPN) just in case they weren't accepted, they could go that route and not feel like they were wasting there time.

[sunshine9]

Congradulations on your acceptance and good luck. :monkeydance:

[jetgirl]

I'm new here. I've only recently decided to become a nurse (less than a year ago) and I can not believe how tough it is. Anyways, I asked a coworker of mine who is a nurse about going from LPN to RN and she didn't recommend it either. She didn't see the logic of it. Anyway, I think it's a great idea. Especially if you're going to a technical school with no waiting lists. You don't have to wrack your brain trying to get an A on A&P.

Can I just ask though. I've been looking at this school which is perfect in everyway, with regard to location and time (12 month program) but the tuition is upwards of 15k. Is it worth that much money? Can I expect to pay all that back in a year?

[mingez]

Congradulations on your acceptance and good luck. :monkeydance:

Thank you so much!!!

[Sarah311]

:) Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone out there could give me any info regarding getting my pre-reqs out of the way by going through either Excelsior's program, or Chancellor's program with distance learning. Help Please.

I am an LPN with 10 yrs. exp. and I am ready to go on, but must hold down my job of course as well. So if anyone can help with the info. let me know!!

thanks,

Sarah