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How long does an LPN-RN online program take to complete?

I am sure it varies from person to person, but is there a guestimate? Years? I am starting school for LPN, and eventually would like to become an RN. However, I don't know how feasible going back to an actual (brick and mortor) college for RN would be after I graduate and have to work full time.

The RN programs around here are few and far between, and are ridiculously competitive. There are 2 ADN and 1 BSN program within 1 hour of me, all of which have people fighting tooth and nail to get in. One has less than 100 slots with 600-700 applicants.

Anyway, I was just reading on here about some of the online RN options for LPN's, and I thought that maybe after graduating LPN and working hands-on, it might be a decent option for me (I have done distance learning for a few classes in the past and did well).

So, my question is, how long do these programs take? Are they very self paced? I am pretty highly motivated, and I know I can work well on my own (I have worked as a medical transcriptionst at home for 5 years), so I don't worry that I wouldn't be able to stay on task. I just wonder how feasible it is when you are working AND trying to do the program.

TIA! Any and all advice, comments, and suggestions, etc are always appreciated!

KentuckyLady :)

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The problem is that many distance education programs (of all types, not just in nursing) are self-paced, so it's easy to let life's little adventures get in the way of making progress toward the degree. Some do well and get through in a reasonable amount of time. I was enrolled in my school for nearly four years (although I was a medic, not an LVN/LPN), with the last year and a half being fairly serious. It takes some getting used to. When you work a busy shift at the hospital, sometimes the last thing you want to do is crack open the books.

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The problem is that many distance education programs (of all types, not just in nursing) are self-paced, so it's easy to let life's little adventures get in the way of making progress toward the degree. Some do well and get through in a reasonable amount of time. I was enrolled in my school for nearly four years (although I was a medic, not an LVN/LPN), with the last year and a half being fairly serious. It takes some getting used to. When you work a busy shift at the hospital, sometimes the last thing you want to do is crack open the books.

Thank you very much for replying. I am trying not to even stress about it now. Heck, I am just starting my LPN. That being said, I am an obsessive planner so I am just trying to get my ducks in a row LOL!

Thanks again!

KentuckyLady :)

Well, this isn't online but I thought it might give you something to go on. The LPN-RN program I'm planning to do can be completed in 2 semesters if you clep a couple of class, otherwise it's 3 semesters. Also, the have it structured for working LPNs so the clinicals are on the weekends, as well as most classes.

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Well, this isn't online but I thought it might give you something to go on. The LPN-RN program I'm planning to do can be completed in 2 semesters if you clep a couple of class, otherwise it's 3 semesters. Also, the have it structured for working LPNs so the clinicals are on the weekends, as well as most classes.

Thanks so much! That is really helpful. I might have to look into my decisions a bit more. It may be more beneficial for me to do LPN-RN at a local (about an hour away) school vs. online. Something to think about :)

Thanks!

KentuckyLady

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