CT LPNs question...

[WCSU1987]

I was hoping I was going to be able to apply to the BSN program at the end of the fall. However, will be shy of 1 prerequisite. However, if all goes well with TEAS and last 2 prerequisites can apply to an Associate program end of the fall.

The Associate program is highly competitive compared to the BSN program. I know I shouldn't dwell on the prospects of not getting accepted.

I am going to apply early next year to the State LPN program, but it's an intense accelerated program 5 days a week and 12 month's. It's relatively inexpensive only $12K. However, the private programs are a lot more flexible, but expensive $30K. It's usually 3 days a week in the evening and 24 months long.

Have a friend in the State LPN program and they say it's overwhelming. They are working 16 hour's outside of the program and hard time keeping up.

Actually think LPN is a better option than Associates. My work only takes LPNs and BSNs. So with an Associates I have to leave, but LPN can work towards my BSN never leave my job.

The other option looking at is a PTA program. I have all the prerequisites completed as well as the TEAS. All I have to do is do 20 hours of job shadowing in the Summer and apply in the Fall of next year for the Spring program.

An LPN makes maybe a little less an hour in our State. Also noticed a lot of LPN job's in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

One job I found was an LPN job where a $2,000 sign on bonus and free tuition if eligible for an Associate program.