Is LVN worth it? Looking for good accredited LPN/LVN schools in California

[joanna_m]

Hi! I'm new on here, so sorry if it's been posted already. I'm looking for any tips/recommendations when looking for a good (accredited) LVN program here in CALIFORNIA. I currently live in the Thousand Oaks area, but I'm willing to drive a bit if it's a good school. Bonus points if it's through an ROP program or on the cheaper side. I work full time graveyard shift as a CNA and I can't really afford to quit my job while pursuing my passion. So is the ~$30k I would be indebted in not worth it for LVN altogether? Should I just go straight for my RN,BSN or do I have a better chance at making it in with my LVN? Can I work as an LVN while pursuing BSN? Open to any advice. Thanks in advance!

[Morgansamantha]

This is my plan. I just graduated from my LPN program in December. Waiting to take board but in the meantime I am finished prerequisites to eventually go onto my RN. Everyone has their own path. This was best for me. You'll have to decide what is best for you.

[joanna_m]

That my initial plan. Do you plan on working as an LVN to put you through RN?

[lvnforschool]

I am a LVN. My goal was to graduate LVN, and then pursue RN. Well, I got into school nursing and honestly for me, there was no reason to go back to school. At least for right now.