Finish LPN or go straight to BSN?

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Hi there,

I am currently in a 3 semester LPN program and in the 2nd semester. End of Spring 2014 I will have my LPN license. However I've been thinking about just going for BSN instead of finishing the LPN.

To transfer from LPN to BSN (or LPN to RN for that matter) will take just as long as just stopping now and getting the BSN. The only credits that will transfer are my pre-reqs.

Any opinions: Should I stop now and start BSN Spring 2014 or finish LPN until Spring 2014 and then look into starting a BSN or LPN to BSN?

Thanks!

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.

If it will take the same time anyway, just finish. At least you will have a license under your belt to fall back on should your circumstances change for whatever unforseeable reason. Also, you could work as an LPN while you complete your BSN, which will make you a more competitive new grad upon graduation from your BSN.

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i would just finish the lpn and then bridge over

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

You will be able to work part time as an lpn for experience.

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Thanks for the responses. I don't intend to work as an LPN since I have a job already... does that change any opinions? Thanks! :)

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If it's going to take the same amount of time I think you should finish. You never know what may happen - you might lose your current job, or decide you want some nursing experience while obtaining your BSN. Also, you might not get into the BSN program, or might not be able to finish it for an unexpected reason. Sometimes you just don't know what's going to happen in life, and you can't really go wrong finishing the program whereas I can see some potential for regret if you don't finish it.

Good luck on your decision.

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.
Thanks for the responses. I don't intend to work as an LPN since I have a job already... does that change any opinions? Thanks! :)

Nope. Opinion not changed. I still suggest finishing your LPN for what ambrr just said.

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I would finish the LPN, for one it will show them you can finish what you start.

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I would finish especially if it will take the same amount of time. Getting into a BSN program well any nursing program is competitive and would if you dont get in or put on a waiting list? Would if God forbid you lose your job or not able to finish the bsn program or better yet, the bsn program and or clinicals dont fit around your current job schedule? You can atleast gain experience as an lpn and make it easier to get into an RN program and find a job. Good Luck

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What everyone else said. Finish LPN then go for BSN. Good luck.

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Thanks for this advice, guys. I guess I was just getting discouraged that that actual nursing part of a BSN is 4-5 semesters and my LPN was 3 semesters. Kinda wish I would've just gone for BSN to begin with, but that's alright. I guess finishing what I started is better than not finishing and something happens and I'm not able to get into/finish the BSN program.

Thanks for all the advice. Any other advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Alzheimer's & Dementia.

Finish the program you're in before you start another one. You'll be thankful you did.

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