Can"t make up my mind

PoochloveRN · Mar 19, 2009

I believe you should pursue RN. I am an RN with a BSN, and nursing is a 2nd career for me. I went back to school at 26. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. I don't believe you mentioned your age. But if you want the most opportunities, pursue and complete your RN. Even if it's just an associates degree, it will open up so many doors for yourself. Stop worrying and start preparing.

CABG patch kid, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2009

Sounds like you should go straight for your RN if your ultimate goal is to work in ER or peds or oncology :) At least in my area, they don't hire a whole lot of LPNs in acute care (hospitals) and having your RN will open a lot of doors for you. And you don't want to have to take the same classes over again, so that sounds like another reason to just do the traditional RN instead of a bridge program. Next step is to go to your nearest community college counselor and start taking the prerequisite classes you need for the nursing program. Good luck!

MikJazz · Mar 19, 2009

Hey there,

I would also go straight for RN. I was thinking about doing LPN first, then bridge, then RN, but to me it's just better to go right for RN if that is your ultimate goal (that's how I made my decision to go straight for RN). I am not an RN yet (I am pre-nursing), I will be applying to the program in Jan 2010 (a bit of a stretch from now), however now I only have my last two pre-req's for my program to take this fall and then I am done with all pre-req's. It's just easier this way, then you can solely focus on your RN courses. I am also going to a community college right now and after I get my associates in RN, I will go to school part time slowly to achieve my BSN while I work! Good luck with everything, hope a decision comes to you soon!

jjensen · Mar 19, 2009

RN all the way... Where I work we don't have one LPN at the hosptial, so I would jump right in and not take a side step to LPN... Good luck in whatever you decide...

Bella RN, BSN, MSN · Mar 19, 2009

Definitely go for the RN. :nurse: You can attend an a community college and get your Associate in Nursing Degree and then you can go back for you BSN. That is what I did and it worked out well.:wink2:

tbellkitchens · Mar 19, 2009

I want to thank you so much for your reply. The statment that you made "Stop worrying and start preparing" hit home hard and you were exactly right. It was what I needed to hear and I want to thank you for that. After reading your comment, I enrolled in a local college and will start in the summer with my core. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORDS, and for taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer. I really, really do appreciate it.

tbellkitchens · Mar 19, 2009

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share your experience with me. I am so grateful for your words of encouragement. I have decided to go for my RN. I enrolled in local college and begin taking core classes this spring. Thank you so much for your time and words.

tbellkitchens · Mar 19, 2009

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I will definately take your advice. Today, I enrolled in my local college and began taking core classes this spring. Thank you for your time and encouragement.

tbellkitchens · Mar 19, 2009

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate your time answering my message. Yours words were exactly what I needed to hear.