currently in lpn school.. do I go for RN???

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My husband keeps asking if im going to go for my RN. I tell him maybe once I get a job (I graduate in july 04) and get some actual hands on maybe. I know that my LPN school will account for some hours towards college but don't know too much else regarding going for an RN degree. Anyone have any good info that will help me make a decision.

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If it is your[/i] desire to pursue your RN education, you may consider what's usually called a bridge/transition course from LPN to RN. At the school I currently attend, you need to do the LPN program (1 year) and then you may transition to the RN program which is a year with the LPN courses applying to the first year of RN training.

Find out if your school has a bridge option or look into other area training programs that may offer this option, but do it when you are ready and comfortable to take on the RN program. One step at a time...

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i would say if you aren't burned out totally from school, just go straight on through to the RN (if this is what you will be doing at some point anyway) Once you stop school life often gets in the way of you going back, also prereq requirements may change in a few years and you'll have to spend money retaking certain classes that you may not have to take now. (also staying in school while your science and math skills are still sharp is a celar advantage.) if you are kind of burned out but not totally, take a light load for a semester or two to relax a bit. Just my opinion;)

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The schools located near me offer the LPN and RN program, with the LPN being the first year, and the RN being the second year if you decide to stay in the program. I would stay with your education... The more education you get the more your worth in the end, and once you finish you'll be even more proud of your self for your acheivements!!

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Well, it's definately good to focus on one goal at a time, so I totally recommend that you "be here now" and focus on completing your LPN program and passing your NCLEX.

As for once your out, if you want to be an RN, then go for it! You have options available to you.

The local college here has an LPN-RN bridge, but they require 1 yr of LPN experience before you can get in. That school is also about $30 grand a year, so I am planning on going with Excelsior to get my ASN, then BSN. I really do better on my own, for me classroom time is mostly wasted. Plus it'll be way cheaper for me to go this way.

I am going into an LPN program with the eventual goal of a BSN (and maybe even a masters). But for right now, I am focusing on the task at hand. Never know what life can throw you. Plans should be written in the sand.

Remember what Buddha said:

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