LPN Program Full-Time Job

[kriziaelora1992]

Hello,

I currently graduated with a degree in Health Information Management and about to sit down for my RHIA exam in August.

I was kicked out of my former nursing program 2 years ago and took up H.I.M because I feel that could take me places. However, I found out there are more options for jobs if I have an RN. I enjoyed the classes in nursing, but felt I wasn't the best when it came to exams.

I want to get a nursing degree, but I am going to be paying it myself this time around. I am wanting to start off by getting a LPN certificate and work my way up slowly. There is a few programs that offer evening, or weekend classes and I was thinking of enrolling while working full-time.

I just got admitted into Chamberlain College of Nursing for a BSN, but I'm not sure now because of all the bad reviews about it and the expense.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Have you assessed the reasons behind your previous failure in another nursing program? I'm only asking because a lot is at stake when you are considering enrolling in an investor-owned nursing program that costs nearly $90,000 in tuition and fees.

Good luck to you.

[tiffani.lee09]

I graduated in 2014 with a HIM degree then got my RHIT. I start an ADN program in the fall but I will not be working full time. I just accepted a PRN position at the hospital I currently work for. I wouldn't waste your money on Chamberlain, go the ADN route then bridge. Best of luck to you!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more responses.

[Psychcns]

Figure out exactly why you had problems with your nursing school. Ie study habits, understanding concepts, memorizing. Then maybe get tutoring. The LPN program is pretty rigorous I am told. Starting with the ADN is a good idea but make sure you know how to take exams. And don't spend a lot of money b

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

The LPN program is pretty rigorous I am told.

I concur...I've completed an LPN, ASN, and BSN program. Out of the three, I found the LPN program to be the most challenging in terms of difficulty and busy-work.