Help! I need direction choosing program fast!!

[AMYnFla]

Hi Folks- I desperately need some advice: Regarding chosing a 1yr LPN program- with the intent to enter RN Program later, or is it not worth it?

My problem is, I can only afford to attend school full time w/o working for 1 yr, and then hubby says I MUST return to work. I have 3 kids.. my time is limited- there is no way I can work/school both- I'll go nuts.

However- the community college here in florida says that my 1 yr program does not transfer as college credit- so I will HAVE to take all the pre-requisit classes anyway, even if I'm licensed LPN. That they view that 1 yr as "a certificate".

I dont know what to do- I MUST work in one year, but I REALLY want to be an RN eventually. Is it possible to take online courses for an Associates degree...(pre-requisits, or Associates degree?)Will the colleges accept online courses as valid? Thus enabling me to be accepted in RN program?

I DESPERATELY NEED SOME ADVICE AND FAST!... I'm suppose to start school in a few weeks. ANY help would be greatly appreciated! I cannot afford to make a wrong decision. Thanks so much.

Amy

[ptnurse]

IF you had a choice I would tell you to go for the RN. But if you must return to work in a year then you do what you need to do and go for the LPN. The experience as an LPN will be very helpful and provide a lot of good experience on the road to becoming an RN. Good luck to you whatever you decide.

[Katnip, RN]

How about going for the LPN, work 3 days a week or weekender option and start plugging away at the RN prereqs one at a time?

A lot of facilities will help with tuition while you're working.

It won't be easy. No nursing school is easy, and it's tougher with a family, but as so many here have proven, it can be done.

[renerian, BSN, RN]

I posted to this thread this morning but where did it go?????

HMMMMMMM

renerian