differences in adn rn

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Specializes in pre-op/post-op.

Hi, i am wonder what the differences are. I have heard you become an lpn/lvn and then either adn or rn? Is this correct?

Thanks

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency, SAFE.

Depends what you plan on for the long term.

You can be an LPN/LVN and transtion to an RN or BSN course, or you can stay an LPN.

You can go straight for an ADN/ASN (Associates and usually 2 yrs) degree which would leave you eligible for the NCLEX, which is the RN boards. Or to a BSN,(a bachelors, usually 4 yrs) that also leaves you eligible to take the NCLEX.

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Specializes in ED.
Hi, i am wonder what the differences are. I have heard you become an lpn/lvn and then either adn or rn? Is this correct?

Thanks

No, you don't have to be an LPN first.

You can get an associates degree or a bachelors degree and both sit for the NCLEX and then both get RN after passing.

Some do LPN first and bridge to RN program but some just do an RN program.

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Specializes in ER; HBOT- lots others.

do not have to be an LPN or CNA or any of that first. ADN is the same thing as the RN, unless i am totally out of the ballpark.

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Specializes in Finally an RN!.

And just to complicate things a little...

In California we also have the choice for LVNs to take the "30 unit option," which means when they complete the program, they can sit for the RN boards, but do not have the Associate's degree to go with it. Is that what you meant by "ADN or RN?"

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