FAST TRACK to LPN course license and cut time on BSN

[FirstLady007]

Glad I found this thread. Separated from the navy back in 1999. Now I'm ready to return and pick up that dream of becoming a naval nurse. Being that I'm putting together a college plan, the only way I can return is to become a OR ( most critical )Nurse. With starting at 44, I need a fast track to save time. With 10 active duty years, my age will be rolled back when I complete my BSN. Cause non-prior service must commissioned by 42 and be able to retire at 62. The rollback will help A LOT !!! With time ticking, I need to fast track and get an LPN and that way I can get my license. Did I mention that I will still be working full time?! Yeah! My plate is full. However, the sea is calling my name and I must answer! I've looked and talked to nurse recruiters and hopefully I can make it. Looking for an online LPN course at the moment.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

This might be a dumb question, but why do LPN at all? Why not just find a pathway that takes you directly to BSN, if that's your goal? Just some food for thought, especially if time is of the essence. I understand, I didn't commission until I was 38! lol

By the way, you won't find an LPN program that is 100% online -- any initial licensure program for LPN will have a clinical component.

Best of luck!