Just starting for my RN

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Dec 18, 2008

It all depends on your circumstances. As for me I'm doing my LPN first and then doing the bridge program, LPN-RN. And anyone who yells at me and says " Why don't you just go straight for the RN ?" I tell them sure, I'll go straight for my RN, only if you are willing to pay my bills while in school for another year ! That response usually shuts people up. Many times people will down you for becoming " just an LPN first" so its best to be prepared for the remarks you may get. As for me I think its a great Idea. I'll be able to work as a nurse and gain experience while in school for my RN. I'll also be able to support myself financially as well. I know of people who went straight for the RN, they failed in their second year, and had nothing to fall back on. Just something to think about. Good luck.

Ali76 · Dec 18, 2008

Thank you for the advice, I have the feel exactly as you do about the LPN and being able to work while I go for my RN, and having something to fall back on. The only thing is I am able to go full time to school, my family is going to help me and pay for my school so I can go full time. That is why I am not sure if I should just get it done with in 2 years or do the bridge :banghead: What is a girl to do?!?

fsaav · Dec 18, 2008

If your longterm goal is to be an RN, another option is to look into schools with a "ladder" program. I'm not exactly sure how it works but the concept is that you are eligible for a CNA license after completion of the first semester and eligible to take your LPN boards after the second.

MiaNur · Dec 18, 2008

i would take advantage of your situation and go to school full time. your family is giving you this great opportunity. that way, you can focus and get good grades!

i am starting in january, i am all signed up and ready to go. unfortunately, i am married and i have to work full time, so i am starting with four classes and taking it one step at a time. just hoping i don't get too overwhelmed.

now if only i could find a scholarship...

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Dec 18, 2008

If your longterm goal is to be an RN, another option is to look into schools with a "ladder" program. I'm not exactly sure how it works but the concept is that you are eligible for a CNA license after completion of the first semester and eligible to take your LPN boards after the second.

My school has the exact program ! After our first semester we became CNA's after the second semester we can sit for our LPN license. There are no breaks ! MY longterm goal is to be an RN, so the ladder program works perfect for me ! :yeah:

DA314 · Dec 18, 2008

I'm doing Lpn then bridging to RN simply because it will get me there faster. There was no waiting list for LPN, but there is a 1-year list for RN's. So, even though I'll take an extra semester of school, I will be done sooner that if I had waited to get into the RN program.