Fastest way to ADN or BSN

You might try going for your LPN first. That can take anywhere from about 11 months to 18 months and then go for your RN. This is the route that I'm taking. The program I'm in is 11 months long. When I graduate I plan to work and go to school part time for my RN. That should take another year and a half. Just something to consider. Good luck on whatever route you choose!

PA has an 11 month accelerated BSN for those with prior BA/BS.
LA has a 10 month accelerated ADN for those with prior BA/BS.

with no pre-reqs I recommend getting pre-reqs done - do them broad enough so they can transfer to location you want to attend. I'd first look at in state CC's. Get pre-reqs, do 2 year program... that is uber cheap. You can then look at getting your BSN p/t online or at your hospital if they have it as a benefit.
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What programs are PA and LA?

sdais,

PA: www.drexel.edu 11month accelerated BSN
LA: http://www.ololcollege.edu 10month accelerated ADN

both are for those with previous BS or BA.

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8888, I think it means the states Penn and Louisiana? I agree with poster. Go for ADN after all prerecs are done, then when you work for a while (depends on facility) you can earn tuition reimbursement for your BS.

Some schools incorporate the pre-reqs into the LPN to RN bridge and consider them "co-reqs", rather than "pre-reqs", so it might be quicker, but it's incredibly intense. Other schools require all the pre-reqs to be done prior to the LPN to RN bridge. We have both types of schools here. The school that incorporates them into the bridge program is a private school and doesn't have NLN accreditation. The NLN accredited LPN to RN school here requires the same pre-reqs it does in it's ADN program. So the LPNs take the LPN course, then have to stop and take the pre-reqs and then take the LPN to RN bridge.

So either way you're looking at 2 to 3 years.

One advantage of getting the LPN first is that you can start working as an LPN and getting experience and money.

I'd recommend taking pre-reqs that will work for ADN program and doing that if at all possible. Many attempt the LVN path with a plan to become an ADN but get comfortable and life comes along and it doesn't happen. IMHO.

I agree Tweety...taking the co-reqs is extremely intense. I did it in nursing school and sometimes it just amazes me that I passed.