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__patiently_waiting · Apr 25, 2013

I say you should go straight for the RN program. There's no need to waste time or money on an LPN program when you don't plan on keeping it long anyways.

zoe92 · Apr 25, 2013

I am finishing the last of my pre reqs at a community college (but transferring out into a BSN program). There are quite a few MAs & LPNs in my class who are going straight for the RN degree. A few have even voiced regret on not going straight for the RN the first time around. I would go for it, but also talk to someone at your local school so that you can get all your questions answered by someone knowledgable on the local policies.

MommaTy · Apr 25, 2013

The college I go to, you don't need any pre-reqs to get into the MA program. So anyone wanting to enter the RN or LPN program would need to get all pre-reqs done. At my college the RN's and LPN's have the same pre-reqs. So I only applied for the RN program. But my college has a bridge program. The RN's and LPN's spend the 1st and 2nd semesters together, then the RN's get the summer off while the LPNs stay during the summer semester and then graduate after the summer semester. Then the RN's come back for the 3rd and 4th semesters. After you have worked a year or more as an LPN you can apply for the RN program and they pretty much accept you over anyone else. But you only come for the 3rd and 4th semesters to get your RN. If it were me I would go right for RN if you know you want to be an RN or will continue your education from LPN to RN. Good luck.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2013

LPN is not a degree program; you will not get an associate's degree with it.

ADN will prepare you to take the NCLEX licensure examination for RN. "RN" is not a degree, it's a license granted by your state board of nursing after you pass the NCLEX.

The associate's degree for, say, English will take you two years. The associate's degree for nursing will take you 3 1/2 years, because the prerequisites have to be completed before you take the 2-year nursing curriculum.

The BSN will take you four years and gives you far better job prospects and options later. Some people think they can get the ADN and pass NCLEX and then work for the money while working on their BSN. The first few years of nursing practice are hard and I think most people find that a lot harder than they think. So my advice is always: Do the BSN from the beginning, do it all at once, and be done with it.

If you really want to check out the differences, road trip: Go visit several programs within an acceptable travel distance, sit down with the admissions people, and ask them what you need to apply and how the programs work. Become knowledgable enough to make your decision.

HammockBound · Apr 26, 2013

I cant tell you how many people really dont care in these classes. Those are the ones that fail and drop out. I studied everything and rewrote my notes...and memorized everything the teacher said...I worked very hard and got an A.

I heard some students talking before tests...they said they didnt know what they had to study...didnt know that spelling counted...didnt have time to study....Those are the ones that failed. I have a teacher that tells you everything on the test in Chemistry...but people still fail. Granted...sometimes you get someone who really tries very hard and doesnt get it..but usually because you dont get to put enough time into studying or if you get stuck with a really hard teacher! That could make or break you as well.

Tinker88 · Apr 26, 2013

Go straight for the BSN! If you have atleast 60 college credit hours or a BS in another field you can do an accelerated program. That's what I am doing. I see it as a waste of money to get a ADN when I can qualify for a BSN.

HammockBound · Apr 27, 2013

I have no idea how my post got here... :coollook: I posted this to a different topic. SORRY!!