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Nov 03, 2009 10:32 AM

Confused and dont know what to do.....

by jnc0713

Hi all,
If this isnt the correct place for this thread please move appropriately.

I am currently taking my pre-reqs towards my nursing degree...I have 5 more classes left. (never went to college before starting now at age 34) Ive been on this road for the last year... I am confused about continuing towards my RN at the CC I currently attend or go to the vocational school to get my LPN then do the bridge to RN. The lpn route seems to make more sense even though I know everyone says "dont do LPN", "get your RN"...I was suppose to take the class this past year but dropped out of it and continued with my studies for my pre-reqs. 2 of my friends are currently in class now for the LPN. Maybe I am jealous that they are in and i was suppose to be in it. I am happy for them dont get me wrong. I am just confused about what is the best route to take. I dont watn to be on a waiting list for 2-3 years either. I work full time so I am doing all of this part time. If I do the lpn thing I will have to cut my hours, live poor for the 10 months of school but its only 10 months! What I like about the RN is that its available at nights which make things easier at work. And i will have to do some major convincing with my husband in order to take a year off of work. Is there anyone out there with this similar struggle or experience?? Any advice would be greatly appreicated.
Thanks!!!


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from escapebigd
Old Nov 05, 2009, 12:34 PM

Default Re: Confused and dont know what to do.....
Can you do your clinicals at nights through your cc?

At my cc its only day classes once you get accepted into the program. So I became a CNA where they can pay for my schooling, and I can work weekends and nights as needed since I won't be able to work days because of classes.

I thought about LVN as well because of the night classes offered through the schools around here, but I don't like the thought of the pay offered for LVN.
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from tewdles
Old Nov 05, 2009, 01:14 PM

Default Re: Confused and dont know what to do.....
Ultimately you have to do what is best for you. Many people opt to get the LVN first and then bridge to RN because they can work as an LVN while finishing the RN...more $$ and good experience. One way is not "better" than the other...you have to decide based upon your personal situation, the job opps in your area, and your educational opps in the area. Good luck.
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