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I live in Wisconsin, Just graduated high school:). I have my CNA training done and I was going to move on to a Associate degree RN. I talked to a few of the local schools that degree is being phased out completely along with the LPN. This is the final year of LPN and 2015 is the final year for RN, So by the time I finish my prerequisites the progarm will be shut down. I think I may just go straight for my Bachelor degree in nursing, but I thought that RN needed to be completed first. I am really confused as to how this all works, the guidance counselors I had in high school said that it was just a rumor about the programs being closed, but colleges say that it really is going to happen.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

There are no plans to discontinue LPN or ADN programs. RN is the title, BSN is the degree. You can become an RN with either an ADN or a BSN. If you can do it going straight for your BSN is your best bet.You will need to complete the prerequisites first.Best of luck.

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I just got off the phone with a friend in the LPN program. Sad to say it LPN is leaving Wisconsin for sure. As for ADN this is the last year they are accepting people to begin the program. She had just made the deadline, she went Madison Area Tech. Guess I should start looking into beginning my bachelors instead.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I would question her sources.

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I talked to the schools myself, this morning what she said was true. I actually double checked with her. I also talked to people that I work with at a nursing home, they said the same thing. I know I sound really defensive, but this is not a rumor someone made up. The head nurse said she will post a copy of the official letter that they got about having RN's go back to school.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

LPN Programs in Wisconsin - Practical Nursing Online

http://www.lpn.com/state/wisconsin-lpn/

I don't see anything on here about it.

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Specializes in PACU.

If I were you, I'd go right for your BSN. This will set you up for many more educational opportunities in your future and most employers these days are starting to only hire BSN nurses. I know it's tempting to do a shorter program so you can start working sooner, but you have your whole life ahead of you and your future goals may include going for an advanced degree. Best of luck to you, you are very smart to be doing your research before jumping in!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
I live in Wisconsin, Just graduated high school:). I have my CNA training done and I was going to move on to a Associate degree RN. I talked to a few of the local schools that degree is being phased out completely along with the LPN. This is the final year of LPN and 2015 is the final year for RN, So by the time I finish my prerequisites the progarm will be shut down. I think I may just go straight for my Bachelor degree in nursing, but I thought that RN needed to be completed first. I am really confused as to how this all works, the guidance counselors I had in high school said that it was just a rumor about the programs being closed, but colleges say that it really is going to happen.

I was told that exact same thing about LPNs on my first day in LPN school......27 years ago. I endured a 24 year long career in nursing homes, hospitals, home health, etc., before voluntarily returning for and obtaining my RN 3 years ago. I'm halfway through the BSN now because I don't want to enjoy the ASN for another 24 years as history repeats itself, and then try for the next step. I'm trying to make room for you young ones.

God bless those young, innocent ears! Pick a degree/license and shoot for it!

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Specializes in ICU.

As far as I am aware, there is no STATE phasing out LPN/ADN programs, but individual schools are doing it. Heck, the school I got my BSN at is doing away with MSN programs and only offering DNP starting next year I think. You can get your ADN and then get your BSN later, but with the push for higher degrees that's going on right now you will be more marketable if you get your BSN outright.

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

I just talked to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore WI where I went to nursing school. The nursing program dean

Laughed at the idea that either LPN or ADN is being phased out in Wisconsin.

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ADN is not necessary to get a BSN. However, you may want to consider ADN first. I don't know about your area, but many hospitals around me will pay for employees to go back to school (with employment contracts and whatnot - nothing is free). If you can save that money, work and slowly finish your BSN, that's not a bad move.

I also have heard things about phasing out LPNs and 2 year nursing programs. I'm not sure if it's legitimate information, but it's the rumor.

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