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I already have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Wright State University. I am going back to school to get my STNA in June. It's a 5 week course. I am then going on from there to get my LPN. The LPN degree is 2 years long. Do you think it can get cut down some because of my previous degree and my STNA certification? If so about how much do you think could get cut out time wise? Thanks for any information you can provide. I would really appreciate it! :up:

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Specializes in Med Surg/Ortho.

Have you already looked into accelerated BSN programs? Already have a bachelors, you could probably get your BSN in less than two years. You might just have to take a few pre-req classes...A&P, micro, stats, nutrition. Look into schools in your area to see what they require.

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For right now I am just planning on gettiny my Associate's degree in Nursing so that I can become an LPN. I was just mentioning the fact that I already had a BA in Criminal Justice because that knocks a lot of my Pre-Req's out of the way. Any additional information would be great. Thanks!:rolleyes:

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

If you get an associate in nursing then you'll be a registered nurse when you're done (obviously after passing nclex). Getting your LPN is completely different. I agree with the other poster, go through an accelerated BSN program since you already have a bachelors. I did it and I'm happy I did, it took me 16 months. Maybe your not sure what's the difference between a LPN and a RN, so before you make that decision, I would suggest doing some research.

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I went through an accelerated nursing program as well. I took a few pre-reqs and then a year of nursing classes. It is intense but over with quickly. I'd recommend the accelerated route as well since youalready have a BA.

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

LPN for 2yrs? I would seriously look at another program if that is truly the case. An LPN program should only take about 10-14 months to complete. RN will last about 2-3yrs with pre-reqs and all. With already having a BA or BS, much of that time can be knocked off, but I would go for an accelerated BSN program (eligbile to sit for NCLEX-RN once finished- state boards).

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I am so glad that I joined this site! I am definitely going to check into the accelerated BSN program so that I can become an RN. You guys are so great! Thanks!

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