having difficulty deciding..LPN or RN?

[shelbyy102]

I have been taking classes MCC in CT,and almost have an accosiate in science. I want to get into an RN program in the future but need to take 3 or 4 science prerequisites to even apply for an RN program. I work full time and have a hard time juggling classes so I would probably only take 1 or 2 classes a semester. I was thinking of looking into Goodwin colleges nursing program but they go by a point system that seems somewhat difficult to get into. I have already wasted 3 years at MCC by not knowing what I wanted to do and took classes that do not work into a nursing program so I want to try and find the fastest way of becoming an RN. Another option I was thinking of was going for LPN since most of the schools in CT don't require prerequisites or have a waiting list. So, my options are take the classes at community college that will take 1+ yrs and hope to get into an RN program. Or go for the LPN then do a bridge program to RN? Thank you for your opinions!

-I would most likely like to further my education after becoming an RN, so I'm not sure if going LPN-RN-? would be worth it

[SierraBravo]

Tough decision. If you pursue the LPN route first, it will be a much longer path to getting the RN. I like to think of it as the scenic route. :) Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting your LPN, but you may be limited in terms of facilities that hire LPN's. In NY, several hospitals are requiring not only the RN, but also a BSN. I suppose you need to sit down and reflect on what you think you can be most successful at right now. If you can swing the RN now, go for it. If not, there is nothing wrong with getting your LPN and then working on your RN. Either way, you end up attaining the same goal.

[Texas86RN]

Yes , think about what will work best for you, it is a tough road for anyone to obtain the RN license, set that as your goal and work toward it, if it means LVN first, then that will help you gain some knowledge along the way, best wishes