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I posted this in the another section and I was hoping I could post it here to hopefully get some more feedback :) If it is not allowed I understand....I am just desperate for feedback :uhoh3:

I need some help on what to do. I have been trying to decide for the past 2 weeks and I can't seem to come to a decision

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A little back story I was in a LPN program at a proprietary/tech school here I was almost 1/2 way through and my little sister was killed in a car accident and I went back home to be with my family. When I came back home there was a big mess with the school I was at(pretty much they wanted to raise my tuition almost 7k and they lost their DON and several other things). I was not emotionally ready to go back yet....which ended up to be a smart decision because the trail for the person that was charged in killing my sister put me and my family through a emotional roller coaster and I would't of been able to do both.

Well I am ready to go back and I have 2 options. I decided I am NOT going to go back to the trade/tech school because it is just too much $$$ & when I go back for my RN I would have to go back and do all my prereqs any way. Also they aren't regionally accredited.

So I have 3 options!

  • I am able to do all my prereqs for a LPN program in the Fall session at the CC I am going too. I would be able to apply to a local program where I have a 'chance' to get into for 2010. If not I would defiantly get in 2011

  • I am able to do all my prereqs for ADN program by Spring session allowing me to also apply in 2010. It would be cutting it close because I would be completeing them all right before the application would be due for the ADN programs.
    If I am willing to relocate outside of where I live(2-3hrs) there is very little/if no wait list

  • The last option would be a program that is about 2hrs away from me that has a sort of unqiue program in that everyone has to start at the LPN level and then you go into the RN program so I guess it is a 1+1 program. I would do the prereqs for the LPN program and then apply for the RN program....which from what was told is not a problem if you apply and have the stuff you get in if you did the LPN program there. The only issues I see with this is getting the prereqs done while I was in the LPN section. I guess I could probably complete them during that summer but it does worry me

I really need help:uhoh3: I am at a complete lost I need to registar for my classes and am hoping to do it this weekend but I feel like I am stuck!

Here is the prereqs

LPN(All taken in the Fall)

  • ENG 121 English Composition
  • BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology or BIO 201 & 202
  • HPR 108 Nutrition

RN

  • ENG 121 English Composition I would take this in the fall
  • PSY 235 Human Growth and Development I would take this in the fall
  • BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I I would take this in the fall
  • BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II I would take this in the spring
  • BIO 204 Microbiology I would take this in the spring

Any and all advice is more then welcomed:yeah:Even more so if you have any different ideas for a scedule!

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I would do all of the prereqs for the RN programs and apply there first. At the same time I would apply to the LPN program. Go to the program where you are accepted. If accepted at more than one program, choose the one that is an RN program and/or is more convenient. Basically, just do like most people do, apply to all programs available, attend where you are accepted. Some people put all their eggs in one basket, then they are left on the sidelines if they don't get what they tried for.

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Specializes in Home births.

Firstly, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Secondly, everyone situation is different. You mentioned relocation. Do you have a support system? Can you afford to be away from your immediate family at this time? Do you have any means of supporting yourself? Or others child/spouse pet, etc. If you have those factors in place I think by all means go for it. I agree with Caliotter3 ; applying for all programs ,and then process and eliminate. It is refreshing to hear that you are so passionate to complete your nursing degree. In conclusion, the nursing program is very intense, if you made it half way through the 1 st time, you pretty much have an idea of what kind of study habits it takes to pass the courses.

I wish you the best in what ever plan you decide to take. Just remember, you can do anything you put your mind to do. Keep us posted!:up:

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