Are there LPN to RN BSN programs?

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Hi everyone I was thinking and is this possible?

Ill hopefully be starting a LPN program in January however I have enough credits from my previous school to enroll in 1 semester at my local CC and be awarded a basic AA degree since I have to have a certain amount of credits there to get it. With that said they have a program where your automatically accepted into the State University. Can I just get my BSN nursing then or am I going to be repeating LPN portions?

I know your like just forget LpN and go straight to BSN but I can't with my current job and bills have to be paid. Once I'm an LPN it will be enough to live off thru PRNs and basic new grad jobs and my boyfriend will have finished EMT school and we will be stable enough for me to enter full time BSN schooling. Should I just go LPN to RN AS then RN BSN ? Or is this doble?

Anyone ever heard of a LPN to RN BSN program?

Has anyone done this?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I am in Texas and there are several brick-and-mortar LVN-to-BSN programs near the metro area where I live. Click on the link below to read about one of these programs:

LVN to BSN Admissions Info - Tarleton State University

If you're looking for an online LPN-to-BSN program, Indiana State University offers one.

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Specializes in ER.

I would take a step back and really think about what you want to do. Even LPNs are having trouble finding jobs because associate degree nurses are applying for the traditional LPN jobs in long-term care. Also, you may not make as much as you think do as an LPN. Figure you'll make about 14 dollars starting out and see if it makes that much difference. I do not know of any LPN that makes over 16 starting out.

Long term, I would find some way to pay down your debt now or find a way to cut costs.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Also, you may not make as much as you think do as an LPN. Figure you'll make about 14 dollars starting out and see if it makes that much difference. I do not know of any LPN that makes over 16 starting out.
I don't know of any LPNs in my metro area (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas) who earn as little as $14 hourly. An LPN's pay is totally dependent upon the region where (s)he works.

I worked as an LPN for 4 years (2006 to 2010). My lowest paying job offered an hourly wage of $17.75 hourly in '06, and I was earning $27.04 per hour at my highest paying job in 2010. I lived rather nicely and earned good money as an LPN. Your mileage may vary.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Med/Surg, hospice.

I live in Austin Tx and we have 4 BSN programs and 2 ADN programs in my area, not to mention we are one of the fastest growing cities in the country. I obtained my LVN/PN in 2012 and have never had trouble getting a job even as a new grad. My lowest paying job was $21/hr. I think being an LPN is a great foundation to start out on and I am financing my way through ADN school by working two PRN LPN jobs. I will graduate in May with my ADN, then start an online BSN next August. For me, these small steps have worked out great and I wouldn't change my route at all.

I agree with the commuter on her recs as well as Lamar State University for LPN-BSN. and Excelsior has an online LVN - RN program.

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Thanks everyone for the input

I know I going to a LPN route. I need to do that as my current job will not allow me to go to school full time. Once I'm done I was just looking for the fastest cheapest route to bSN. And at this point in time i discovered and will probably do a concurrent ASN toBSN at the local CC. Since I have previous credits it would probably take about 3 to 4 semesters to complete both degrees and it would be super cheap. Plans may change 20 months from now but I think I got a idea of the way it should go. Also I was hoping my pay as an LPN would help finance my way thru my other degrees. I have checked indeed.com for job listings and since I'm in florida it seems like it will be in LTC, I'm not expecting a hospital but I'd love a clinic. You have to start somewhere and I'm pretty sure its better then the 24k I make a year now. Even 30k would be a stepping stone to making a better life for my son. If anyone has anymore input I'd glady accept it.

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