How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

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....including all pre-reqs and nursing school or diploma?

By the time I complete my degree (BSN) I will have been in college for almost 10 years.... sad I know but that is what not knowing what you want to do with your life will do to you :p

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Specializes in Long Term Care and Hospice.

As far as time it took. I went to a school that required no pre-req's and it took about 1 year for my LPN. I needed to get all the pre-req's done before I could move on. Starting with Algebra I, then Algebra II......The same with sciences. I had to take Biology I, then Human Biology, then Microbiology. (That's 1.5 years by itself.) So I was taking Algebra I, Biology I and English 101 at the same time..et al. All in all it took 3 years until I finished all the pre-reqs and got accepted into a nursing program for my RN. I went to a University to get my BSN. So in all, I went from "What is an ABD Pad?" to "BSN" in 5 years. The good side of it was that I was able to work full time (4 years of which was as an LPN) and raise a family at the same time. My experince as an LPN allowed me to not totally lost (on the floor) when I was hired as technically a "New Grad".

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Specializes in LTC, MDS Cordnator, Mental Health.

"About 2.5 years for nursing school total, but I have a previous Bachelors degree.

* 1 year for my LPN program

* 6 months to finish up my pre-reqs

* 1 year for my LPN-RN program "

I did the same exept I was in a part time RN Program... 2 classes the winter semester. while i was finishing my Pre-reqs and Co reqs....

It was Hard but Now Ii am an RN... I started as an RN the day after my Nclex test. I would recomend it. I have had Many Job offers.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

I did my BSN in 4 years....

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I graduate this fall with my ADN. By graduation I will have been in school 3.5 years, starting at the beginning and going full-time the whole time.

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Specializes in LTC.

Took me about 5 years, from fall of 02 to spring of 07, prereq's and all, but i also had to work full time.

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I just started my per reqs last week. Doing a mid career change from machinist to nursing. The way it looks now, its going to take me 5 years, as Im working full time.

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Specializes in Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care.

already had the degree and all preq.

started on the excelsior challenge exams in nov and completed in march.

= 5 months

took some time off.

registered for the cpne in september, took it and passed in december

= 4 months

had to wait till feb to get degree based on deadlines.

passed nclex in april.

so short answer 9 months.

waiting/time off= 9 months, which i worked as graduate rn for almost 3 and had a delightful summer off.

so it can be done in a year for the really motivated, but that was not me!

good luck.

practice safe!

;)

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Specializes in 13 yrs CMA ortho, derm, Nurse MOHS Sx.

Started in 3/03 with prereq's and finished in 4/06. tool necklex in 8/06. Passed. And have been happy ever since!

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7 years for me for a 2 year degree. I took 1-2 classes at a time and just chipped away...... plus with personal responsibilities with my child with medical issues, and working there was no way I could of done full time. I only went full time when I had nursing itself..... I "technically" have enough credits for a BSN, even maybe an MSN...but not enough in one specific area of study to get me one. I am however going for my BSN maybe this Sept or in Jan because I only need 4 extra nursing classes to get my BSN .......hey...it shouldn't matter how long it took , the only thing that matters is that one did it! Look at the 95 yr old who finally got her BSN...and is going for her MSN......good for her!!!!

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I attended a 12 month LPN program, then after 3 years worked full time while attending an AD program which I finished in 2. I did it all in the two years... found out later that most of my fellow classmates had taken all their pre-reqs and such prior to starting the actual nursing program. Silly me... I thought a 2 year program meant you completed everything in 2 years lol. I would go for days without sleep. Classes, labs, clinicals, work, then back to class...

Lather, rinse, repeat :(

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Specializes in NICU.

It took me a total of 6 yrs to finish my BSN...a long, grueling 6 yrs :chuckle . It was worth it though, I love what I do and am proud to say I am an RN. :-)

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