CNA student now, looking into LPN, possibly RN?

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Hi all!

I'm currently enrolled in a CNA course, and after the first class I was thinking, wow I really just want to do nursing. I'm going to continue with the course as it'll help me in the long run, but there's no way I'm going to stay an assistant for too many years.

I decided I'm going to work for another steady year-year & a half, and try to apply into a LPN program in June '13 to get into the September class. It's 40 weeks and not too expensive if I save accordingly now. I do want to become an RN but don't want to stress too much at once/be financially unable to goto school for 2 years in a row without being able to work like I am now. I'm already trying to think how I'm going to afford the LPN program, and if I save starting next month a certain amount out of my check, I'll be perfect t

I was just wondering - What are any suggestions? I've been looking up LPN to RN bridge programs, and wanted to know if anyone has experience or is looking into them? Should I just try to do RN?

Thanks!!

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I am kind of in the same situation. I just started my pre-reqs +& I'm taking a cna course in march. I have a 10 month old so not working for 2+ years isn't an option for me. I'm probably going to do the lpn program, but the more I think abt it, the more I would like to do rn...i'd like to work on a post-partum/mother baby floor one day, so eventually I have to do the rn in order to do that. There is also a waiting list for the rn program, so I was wondering if I should just work +& try to save while on the wait list (if I get accepted) I'm just so ready to start my career in nursing.

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if its possible to get into an RN program, then go right ahead! if its going to be a struggle, there is absolutely nothing wrong with LVN! i graduated from a CNA program june 2011 and was planning to enroll in an RN program after i got some working experience. well life happens and i had to change my plans, and i just enrolled in the LVN program for march (IM SO EXCITED ). its faster and cheaper than the RN program, and i can work for a while after graduating and save for the bridge program (LVN to RN) and that way i wont have to take out any expensive high-interest loans!

Anyways, LVN or RN, pick a program that works for you (time and money wise). LVNs make good money! dont forget that! being an LVN is a great career, and some places might pay for you to go back to school, so you can always get your RN later :yelclap:

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Hi all!

I'm currently enrolled in a CNA course, and after the first class I was thinking, wow I really just want to do nursing. I'm going to continue with the course as it'll help me in the long run, but there's no way I'm going to stay an assistant for too many years.

I decided I'm going to work for another steady year-year & a half, and try to apply into a LPN program in June '13 to get into the September class. It's 40 weeks and not too expensive if I save accordingly now. I do want to become an RN but don't want to stress too much at once/be financially unable to goto school for 2 years in a row without being able to work like I am now. I'm already trying to think how I'm going to afford the LPN program, and if I save starting next month a certain amount out of my check, I'll be perfect t

I was just wondering - What are any suggestions? I've been looking up LPN to RN bridge programs, and wanted to know if anyone has experience or is looking into them? Should I just try to do RN?

Thanks!!

Give yourself some time working as a CNA before worrying about how to pay for LPN school or being a RN. It gets harder as you go up.

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I have seen other posts from LPN's who wish they had just gone ahead and went for their RN. I am a CNA/Med Aide & Med Tech going for my RN.

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