Is LPN school hard?

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Im very confused. Ive been a cna over 5 yrs and itd time for a career change. Which is better, becoming an LPN then bridge over or go straight for RN?

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If I had the option, I'd go straight for RN. I am doing LPN first because I need to get into the work force ASAP since I have a family, then bridge to RN.

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Thats why i considered the LPN program so i can be making decent money while working towards my RN.

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That, and I'd like to have the experience as well so that getting hired as an RN would be a little easier, hopefully anyway!

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Is LPN school hard?

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, MeaganVerdun:

I've had friends go LPN and friends go RN (I'm going the RN route). I've had no one say either LPN school or RN school is easy or easier than the other.

Thank you.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Is LPN school hard?
It depends on the individual student's academic skills, learning style and previous schooling. Some people think the schooling is difficult, whereas others think it is a breeze.

Unfortunately, half of all adults in the US have some deficiencies in basic reading, writing and math skills, so I would assume that folks in this group might encounter difficulties in LPN programs. After all, you will need basic math skills to perform dosage calculations. You will need good reading comprehension skills to complete the reading assignments.

In other words, "hard" is subjective. Some students will say it is hard and others will not. Good luck to you!

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Ummm it's not easy...I don't think nursing is easy period...but if u study u will be ok...very important to get the fundamentals of nursing down. ..everything comes back to your fundamentals...go for it..it's only a yr..u can do it..then go for your RN :yes:

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Oh..another thing boo..it's hard to work and go to RN school. ..maybe a per diem job or something..but with studying and clinical it will be a challenge..nothing that can't be done tho..just a warning...

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Specializes in ER.
Is LPN school hard?

Well, it's definitely not easy. It also depends on whether you have an accelerated program or not. I did an accelerated program and it is pretty challenging with 3 tests every week. (One Anatomy/Physiology, Parmacology & Fundamentals) However, as long as you study and put effort in to it, it's definitely doable.

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.

I have been an lpn for 11 years and I'm doing the bridge in the fall, I'm working just weekends now in anticipation of school!

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.

I recommend doing lpn and bridging over

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