IS IT BETTER TOO...?????

An ADN allows you to sit for the NCLEX to become an RN. If you have the time, go straight to RN, you will make more money right from the start. I know there is a lot of debate about this, but some say it can be harder to find work as an LVN (although, it seems lots of people are having a hard time finding work, regardless of their status) because their scope of practice is slightly smaller than an RN. Where I live, you have to do the exact same pre-req's to get into the LVN and RN program, the RN program is just 2 quarters longer. I've never heard of that school, so I can't tell you anything about that. I personally would never pay $38,000 for schooling, but for some people, they don't mind taking out the loans and find the end result is worth the expense. I'm married and have 6 children, and I just don't want to add that kind of expense to my life so I'm choosing to go to community college to get an ADN and later will bridge to a BSN. By doing this I can pay cash for my education. Another option is to go straight for a BSN, and then you don't have to worry about any bridge programs. It's all a personal choice based on time, money, and your long term goals. Good luck.

the previous poster covered everything very well. I just wanted to chime in on the $38,850 figure that you mentioned . . . to me, it's a lot of money!! You would never have to spend that much at a community college.

I'm assuming that it must be a private college or a private nursing school. If money is no concern, then go for it; otherwise, the community college for ADN, followed by bridge program for BSN is a much more affordable route.

4)do you think $38,850 is a lot for college that offers the LVN to RN ADN program?

Personally, I think that is expensive for an LVN to RN program. If you are paying that much, might as well just go straight for the RN.

I didn't pay that much for all of my programs together . See if you can't find somewhere less expensive.