Advice RN vs LVN route

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Hello fellow pre-nursing students and future nurses! I am here seeking advice. I am currently in the process of obtaining my CNA and have been considering either pursuing an LVN/RN. I currently live in California and most programs are incredibly competitive and my gpa is not very strong :( . I was thinking of applying to a program that works on a point system, since it gives points for CNA/Associates degree (which I already hold). Is it easier/wiser to apply to an LVN program then transition to RN? I am afraid of working on pre-reqs and applying to an RN program and being rejected year after year. Is being an LVN all that bad? pls help!

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This topic has done before, use the search engine to find out threads similar to this one. But since you're in California you already should know that they are phasing out LVN's in hospitals and ADN in some Hospitals too. Going towards your BSN seems like the best route. From my knowledge being a CNA doesn't give that many points towards getting into an LVN program. LVN programs are not easier than RN programs. LVN programs can be very intense becomes you must learn important information in a short amount of time. What is your GPA?

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Have you considered an ADN program that runs on a lottery system? As long as you qualify, you're in an equal pot with all of the other applicants. Apply to as many as you qualify for, and that you can potentially attend.

How have you been doing in your sciences/prereqs? What about English?

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Yeah, I'm aware this has been asked before but those q's are kinda old. lookin' for some new perspective. My ultimate goal isn't to work in a hospital so that doesn't really bother me. I didn't mean to imply LVN programs are in any way easier,I was just curios if transitioning from LVN-RN would be wise. maybe I should have been more clear. My gpa is 3.8.

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hmm, I'll try doing that. I've been doing pretty good in a&p I just gotta get micro outta the way.

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A 3.8 GPA is pretty good. You have to get your associate's in CA for a CNA? Here it's like a 3 week class and doesn't really mean a whole lot. Schools here don't give you anything for getting your CNA ahead of time because you can apply for it here after your first semester of nursing school. I will be an RN when I complete my associate's degree. Maybe I am misunderstanding.

I know of people who are getting their LPN and then transitioning to a RN. It's not as competitive if you go that route here. I am going straight for my RN because I don't have to work while going to school so I figured why not go for it. I know CA is extremely competitive but I would still think you could get in with a 3.8.

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oh no,you don't need your associates for a CNA! the programs I'm applying to give points if you hold an associates or a bachelors. CNA wasn't a big deal, but according to one of the nursing instructors they prefer students come in to the program having "patient care experience". thanks for you input!

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oh no,you don't need your associates for a CNA! the programs I'm applying to give points if you hold an associates or a bachelors. CNA wasn't a big deal, but according to one of the nursing instructors they prefer students come in to the program having "patient care experience". thanks for you input!

Your GPA is pretty good. Apply everywhere that you can. Riverside Community college and which ever other school is near by. Have you completed all of your required sciences?

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