Doors in Nursing....

cursenurse · Jul 30, 2005

there are lpn to rn programs in many places. michigan is one of them. i attended an lpn to rn program in southfield mi that took about a year. also in mi we have free money available from the state that is for nurses who are going back to school, i received some of that money. really look around, and you may find some resources you didn't know were there. if you don't find anything though, if you really want to be a rn, then you will start from scratch and just do it. if my lpn-rn program hadn't been there, i would have just started over.

fireflyLPN · Jul 31, 2005

Meds Queen,

I feel your pain. I am also in Ohio and disappointed with the lack of choices for LPN to RN. Many of the places advertise as being an LPN fast-track, but in reality little to no time is taken off the programs length.

I know that you said you would prefer to go to a brick & mortar school, but you may want to consider going online, as the choices seem more equitable. I have found a couple of online LPN to RN programs, that take a year or two overall. I plan on taking my pre-reqs at a community college and transferring in. Good luck with your education!!

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 31, 2005

there are lpn to rn programs in many places. michigan is one of them. i attended an lpn to rn program in southfield mi that took about a year. also in mi we have free money available from the state that is for nurses who are going back to school, i received some of that money. really look around, and you may find some resources you didn't know were there. if you don't find anything though, if you really want to be a rn, then you will start from scratch and just do it. if my lpn-rn program hadn't been there, i would have just started over.

i know that edison coummunity college offers an lpn to adn program that is 3 semesters. you would need to find out if it is accredited, however. the college is located in piqua, ohio. (my oldest daughter and family just moved from there and i saw this ad on tv). phone is 937-778-1920. they may be able to answer other questions regarding schools in your area/s.

good luck!!!

siri, crnp, clnc, rlnc

LegalBeagle · Jul 31, 2005

I have enjoyed my LPN career for the past 27 years. However, there are still doors in nursing that are closed to me. I want to work in Hospice and manage and plan the care.
Now after what I call my 'detour' lol ...marriage & family..I am going back to college. Because my science's are from the late 70's that are no longer applicable.
I decided against an independent study or online courses. I enjoy the interaction of a class setting. I also need the structure and accountablility for assignments and tests.
In Ohio and I suspect other states the Boards of Nursing have not structured a nursing program just for LPN's. The college I chose has an Access program that takes off about 6 months...but you sit side by side with nursing students with no clinical/years of nursing experience. I just wonder why State Boards of Nursing don't see all the wonderful potential of LPN's and encourage them through special programs and financial aid packages.

I once practiced in NE Ohio. It is unlike almost any area in the country as far as giving absolutely NO recourse to LPNs wanting to further their experience and education. It was definitely a closed society.

Try distance learning. I know it would be nice to go to a brick and mortar school but in your area, but if you can't find one, at least consider it. Fortunately I moved on and have left the state and their neanderthal ideas behind. I've found better educational opportunities elsewhere and now have much more opportunity.