Do I need to do LPN first

mandykal, ADN, RN · Oct 9, 2005

Hey, can you post a link for both schools, I would love to read about it....

Thanks,

KAL

2bnurseguy_2005 · Oct 9, 2005

Hey, can you post a link for both schools, I would love to read about it....
Thanks,
KAL

http://www.cv.edu/programs/pracnurse.cfm

thats the link for the LPN..you can search the site for the LPN to RN transition program

PLEASE post your response about what you think

Darlene K. · Oct 9, 2005

Either way is acceptable. It all depends on your situation. Can you afford to take the time and get your RN? If so, more education is always better, if not the LPN route would allow you to gain some experience (earn a little money) while you continue to get your RN. Best of luck to you.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2005

What Darlene says.

Remember you can go LPN to RN in one year, but make sure they don't have pre-reqs like extra Englishes, Microbiology, etc. that the LPN course doesn't require. That one year of LPN to RN could mean only nursing courses. RNs have more co-req courses needed to get an ADN.

But it's a great way to get into nursing, get to working, etc. Good luck.

2bnurseguy_2005 · Oct 9, 2005

I already have a 4 yr degree in Business and some coursework towards an MBA so I have english and the cores..I may need Human Growth Psychology course but my main pre reqs for both LPN and RN would be Science courses

Is it hard to work as a LPN and go back for RN?... What are service cancellable loans and how do I find about them

Whats the general starting salary for LPNS? Do LPNs or RNs have to work in hospitals ? Seems that where most of the jobs are

What Darlene says.
Remember you can go LPN to RN in one year, but make sure they don't have pre-reqs like extra Englishes, Microbiology, etc. that the LPN course doesn't require. That one year of LPN to RN could mean only nursing courses. RNs have more co-req courses needed to get an ADN.
But it's a great way to get into nursing, get to working, etc. Good luck.

luckymichelle · Oct 12, 2005

My school offers a program in which you basically get your LPN after two years, and then if you continue on for another year, you get your ADN. I'm an LPN now, working on my ADN and I can't tell you how incredibly valuable my experiences as an LPN have been in ADN classes. I also work for a hospital that will train me to do anything (within limits!) I'd be interested in doing. Basically, they are teaching me additional skills because they know I'm in school and plan on working with them when I'm an RN. It's a great situation for me. I've started IV's, pulled staples, assisted in labor and delivery, etc. I've learned more in 6 months on the job then I think I learned in school. For me, becoming an LPN first has been very helpful. Just my two cents!

Michelle :)

luckymichelle · Oct 12, 2005

Oh - and to answer your questions... I work on a Med/Surg floor, but cover ER and OB if necessary. I make $19.51 an hour (I chose to skip benefits), and the RN starting scale at my hospital is $21.50 / hour with benefits or $26.50 without benefits.

LaShell · Oct 13, 2005

The school where I go to now has the option where people can test for LPN after their first year of nursing school, or they don't have to and can just keep going for the second year and test for RN. All the prerequisites are the same, they have to be completed before beginning the first year of nursing school whether you plan to quit after getting your LPN or staying on to get your ADN/RN.

I'm there on the LPN to RN mobility program. I got my LPN at a vocational school a few years ago, then took all my prereqs like Biology, Chemistry, etc. I was then slid into the second year of the the program.

A lot of the people I go to school with could have gotten their LPN and even planned to after the first year, but chose not to because they're so busy with homework and school schedule, and didn't want to make a huge job change while they're still in school the second year.

I honestly like the way I've done it. It seems I've been in school forever, but I sure did learn a ton working as a LPN for a couple of years first. I really think it has helped me in my RN classes.

shadow2 · Oct 13, 2005

You should try the LPN first, I have seen people who just went in for the RN and 4-6 months after they finished they hated nursing. with an LPN first you can start working and find out what it is like, and like previously messages, it gives some understanding of procedures when you have to preform them in the RN program. In my area, to get into the progression program from LPN to RN you have to have a current Pham course and have to take to test. Each test cost $150.00 each. then you have to take 2 more semester of school and a presceptership to complete the RN ADN program. I feels that it helps alot to have some experience first to complete these 2 more semesters and to take the test. Just my opinion. thanks:rolleyes:

Drysolong · Oct 13, 2005

I am taking the CNA, LPN, RN route. I worked as a CNA in a LTC facility for 6 months and found that I don't particularly like the LTC environment and hope I don't have to work in one again. Currently, I am in the 3rd of 4 quarters of LPN school and love my clinical experiences in a hospital. I plan to go on to RN school (either bridge or Excelsior) as as soon as I get my LPN license.

I chose to go this route for the experience, even though RN's make more money and oftentimes have more responsibility than an LPN. So my vote is for the LPN to RN route, but it depends on your individual circumstances and goals.

angelladyclaire · Oct 13, 2005

If it takes 3 semesters to do LPN and one year to go from LPN to RN, won't that take at least 2.5 years? Most places you can get an RN in 2 years.