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can someone please answer my questions.

1) what would i need a ADN for?

2) If im trying to be RN should i just go straight for it?or should i do LVN first then RN?

3)Has anyone ever attended UNITEK COLLEGE? if so what were your experiences and which program do you recommend?

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

5) any suggestions for someone that wants too be a RN and not sure which route to take?

thank you so much in advanced:D

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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