Hiya! This is my first post after lurking for a while. Okay, I'm just wondering if anyone has a previous degree, and still decided to take the LPN route, instead of waiting to get into an acc.BSN program? I'm in NYC, and have a BA in English , so therefore I have zero science classes.
It seems like in order for me to apply to a BSN program, I'd have to take two years just for the prereqs, then hope to get into an acc.degree. My goal is to eventually have a BSN, but at the same time, I really need to work and I'm getting older(26 in a few mos), and it seems that several of you are able to work as a LPN/LVN while pursuing your RN. Any and all info/advice is immensely appreciated..blessings! (sorry if this is like the 100th post asking this question...)
Congrats on your choice! That does sound like an excellent choice considering you have such other obligations. Did you have prior courses in the sciences, I'm assuming maybe not being that your degree is in education? My head is literally spinning, there are so many pathways..I feel so confused
I had chemistry and biology with my undergraduate. That was enough to get me accepted to an RN program. However, I went on and completed A&P I and II and Microbiology. All of my prerequisites are completed with the exception on the nursing courses. However, the LPN schedule just suited me better. There are no part time RN programs in my area.
I have a BA is sociology, and as previously stated by others, the LVN was just best suited for me that this time. I will eventually get my RN. maybe I can find an LVN-BSN somewhere? not sure. but I'm tired of school. period. lol.
I have a BA in a non nursing field and I chose to take the LVN route because it was the quickest and fastest way to get accepted into any nursing program....I will continue on for my RN once I graduate from VN and pass my boards....I'm glad I chose the route I did because I didn't want to wait on the waiting list in order to get into a nursing program...This way I can make money as an LVN vs CNA while persuing my RN degree.....the one thing that we (as people with degrees in other fields) going for us that when we apply to a BSN/MSN, we have most of our general education out of the way....and have nursing components, and some general ed left to take.....there are some programs out there that allow you to go on to a MSN program w/a BA in another field.....There are various ways you can do this....but for me the LVN route works best for me....Good Luck!
Yes, that is very true about the MSN! Seems like many have gone the LPN?LVN route...me thinks my future is getting a bit clearer!
I have a BA is sociology, and as previously stated by others, the LVN was just best suited for me that this time. I will eventually get my RN. maybe I can find an LVN-BSN somewhere? not sure. but I'm tired of school. period. lol.
I know two former sociology majors who went to NS, probably has something to do with the focus on people. I'm tired of school too lol, good luck!
I know two former sociology majors who went to NS, probably has something to do with the focus on people. I'm tired of school too lol, good luck!
LOL, I'm tired of school too.....last week my brain felt so fried along with several other students in class....But I'm looking to finish school and then apply/bridge over to the RN program...I don't want to waste anymore time than I already have....So I should be finished and hopefully pass my boards in about 2 years total....Good luck to you in your career!
I also have a B.S. in Consumer Affairs, but starting an LPN program due to time constraints with 4 young children. When they reach the age that they don't need babysitters anymore, I am gonig on for my R.N., about 5 years. I have spoken to a few Nursing professors, and they assure me, getting my BSN after I finish my R.N., will not be difficult. The closest school for me to do that is 2 hours away, so that will be something I wait to do until my kids are mostly grown, and I can do that much traveling. I have a friend who has a BSN, and he thinks it is a good idea, because so much responsibility comes with the title. Not that all nurses don't have a lot of responsibility, but he has young children also, and is constantly stuck at work doing a lot of management type duties that take so much time away from his family.
Specializes in CNA - starting LPN school January 2009!!.
I am almost in the exact same boat. BA in Art History, less than stelar GPA. Was making decent money as a corporate trainer. After I got laid off late last year, can't find any job that would even touch what I would make as an LPN, let alone RN. I have been accepted to LPN school for an August 08 start date. And, I am currently finishing my final prereq. to apply for ADN at my local community college. If I get accepted, I will do the ADN. If not, I will do the LPN and then bridge later. My hope is that if I have a strong enough GPA on my ADN classes, I will be able to skip the BSN and do an ADN-MSN bridge at some point in the future.
Wow, a lot of similarities amongst us! I too, have my BA, in art/photography. I graduated in 2004, then went into a LVN program from 2007-2008, and am currently working as an LVN. I too, though, want to go on for my RN, which I am doing right now thru the online Indiana State University program. I am just starting to study the material to test out of the pre-reqs, AND a lot of my GE from my BA transfers over. But it's nice to be able to work/gain nursing experience at the same time. I too, am VERY tired of school! I feel like it's never going to end...lol. 5 1/2 years for my BA, then an intense LVN program after being out of college for about 2 years.....and now the online BSN. But at least we are all driven, or so it sounds like! haha
I have a BA in Sociology. When I decided to go back for nursing I got turned down by every school that I applied to. My 2.5 gpa didn't really help either. I'm going for my LPN now, I know that I will be able to make more than the pennies that I'm bringing in now so it doesn't bother me that I still have a ways to go b/f I get my RN. I will tackle that when the time comes. I figure once I have my LPN then I may have a better chance to get into an RN program and I will also have the online options available to me. I am very happy with me decision.
I have to laugh, as you said you are "getting older" I am 50! And am starting an LPN course in January. It's my second career, I already have a BA in Elementary Ed and teaching certificates in NJ and NY. I just want a change. I need to get into the work force fast, so that's why I chose the LPN route in stead of the RN at this time. I'm hoping that once I'm in I'll go for my RN part time or maybe a certificate program in gerontology since that will be a good field for awhile. Best of luck and watch out for those grey hairs!
, so therefore I have zero science classes. 
I am 50! 
And am starting an LPN course in January. It's my second career, I already have a BA in Elementary Ed and teaching certificates in NJ and NY. I just want a change. I need to get into the work force fast, so that's why I chose the LPN route in stead of the RN at this time. I'm hoping that once I'm in I'll go for my RN part time or maybe a certificate program in gerontology since that will be a good field for awhile. Best of luck and watch out for those grey hairs!
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I had chemistry and biology with my undergraduate. That was enough to get me accepted to an RN program. However, I went on and completed A&P I and II and Microbiology. All of my prerequisites are completed with the exception on the nursing courses. However, the LPN schedule just suited me better. There are no part time RN programs in my area.
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