becoming an LPN

[litti_baby]

hello,

It has been very hard for me to collect all the information i need in my research and i need someone to help me or give me a guideline or list of what i need to do to become a LPN. My ultimate goal is to become a RN (traveling nurse maybe), i want to do LPN first because i would like to be able to work in the profession asap and RN is more schooling which i do not mind but would want to work before that time. Can someone tell me what are the steps i should take what is the process etc. What schools they can recommend that will push me and help me and not trick me and set me back i am located in NYC i am starting from nowhere with no help or guidance i have only a GED so i can not go straight to a 4 year college. Please all you wonderful students/RN/LPN guide me and help me i am trying to change my life, follow my dreams, and make a change i don't want to be discouraged from lack of knowledge.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Check out local community colleges and see what they offer. Google "LPN programs in NYC." A lot will show up, I am sure, but it will get you started. I'd consider potentially getting a CNA certificate as well, but that's truly up to you.

[Rionoir, ADN, RN]

You will likely need to have had a year of chemistry and biology in HS which I'm guessing will be an issue, so there will probably be some prereqs for you to take still. I'd second looking at CNA and work your way up from there if you're truly motivated.

[kskjtcza]

Hello I also live in NY (just upstate) and also have a GED. I want to start in the field 1st as well. I would like to eventually become a RN, but also have a family to support. So I want to work as a LPN for a while. Check your local county programs (BOCES, Milldred Elly etc...). I just had to take the TEAS test to get the application. I did not study (although I wish i would have, would have had a better score) however I have been in the field(doing mental health insurance for years) and I passed on my 1st try. i would advise you to study. I did my research and BOCES is the cheapest program in NYS.