pre-nursing student seeking advice!

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hi guys!

i have been a cna for 5 years now, and started a career towards my bsn in ohio and have 47 credits completed. i dropped out and moved to oklahoma, so now i am at a total loss! the schools requirements here are different, and it seems hard and time consuming to re-take half my classes just to get in or possibly be on a wait list to finish my bsn. i was thinking an easier way would be to get my lpn, then its not near as hard to get accepted into another program. i guess my worst fear is losing the credit for all the classes ive completed by waiting to long, its just that even with 47 credits, it will still probably take me 3 years to finish my bsn now that ive changed states and am behind. thats providing that i dont have to be waitlisted. so sometimes 11 months to get my lpn seems like an easier route. anyone have any advice?

i was thinking of (for my bsn) either northeastern state,or langston university in tulsa, oklahoma.

and as far as lpn goes, all the cheaper schools have big waitlists, so id go to platt...the only downfall is that its 20,000 dollars! which just seems insane to me...but almost seems worth it due to my impatience. i have just waited so long and am so tired of being a cna and just ready to advance!

thanks everyone for any help or advice from all of you who have already completed some sort of nursing~

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.

Moving and how it impacts our school/career options can be very stressful. You will find some good advice here. Folks will answer you from their own experiences. Be patient. Also, please check out our Pre-Nursing forum found via the "Students" tab located at the top of any page. We also have a CNA forum there too. To go to our LPN/LVN Corner forum, use our "Forums" tab, also found at the top.

Welcome!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Welcome and good luck

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Good luck to you.

I'm sure since you are a CNA that you understand that LPNs are currently experiencing less job opportunities in many areas of the country and at a much lower rate of pay. So I would definately stick to the plan of getting your RN. Going the LPN route might be a good idea to get it done quicker, but you're still looking at another couple of years after that to get your RN, but at least you can be working as an LPN then.

I would say that if you don't have to work as an LPN to make ends meet that you stick with your goal of being a BSN and go for that.

Good luck. I'll move this to the Nurses Career Advice forum.

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Specializes in Emergency.

bummer. I would also recommend that you stick through with your original plans and persue the RN degree. now that is also easily said than done.

i also lost a lot of my credits (and even had to take extra classes after the fact) when i was accepted into a private BSN program. the requirements here in CA are different for state and private schools. in the end, those credits you lost, will be hardly be missed

if you do not have any financial or personal deadlines, ie, need second income or wanting to start a family, then take the time and do it right.

cause the sweet ain't as sweet without the bitter... when its all said and done, you are going to be on top of the world... good luck.

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Dave if you do not mind joing the army. I know the army is always looking for future RNs. Yes you have to sign a contract. THe new thing from my understanding is that so many slots are held at nursing schools for potential army nurses. THey pay for your school and all. If you think you might like it take a look. Its atleast worth a shot especially if there is not waiting list, and form my understanding the army nurses get priority.

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