just took teas....looking to get into lpn program

no1shome · Mar 13, 2009

A lot of colleges have an accelerated BSN program for people like you... it's an 18 month program and you'd have your BSN, as compared to 12 months for an LPN.

gottagetthere · Mar 13, 2009

I was totally in the same boat. Got my BS in some non-healthcare-related field (Business) and wanted to change my career. Worked in retail also (uuuuggh!) and needed more in life. So, I'm now pretty much done with most prerequisites and onto the stage where I start applying after this semester. I have yet to take the TEAS (btw, how was it for you?). Good job for taking the test-- helps in keeping the ball rolling!

If you're looking into an LPN program, there's tons of bridge programs to help you get to your BSN down the road, at least here in CA. My opinion is that you'd have to weigh the costs of time and money of becoming an LPN vs a BSN (over here, its about 2yrs vs 3yrs--and the cost vary widely from school to school). But! You can potentially start working sooner to help offset the costs of your BSN. If you are obliged to work the whole time you're in school, I'd say take caution in choosing schools and check out the ones that offer night classes. I don't think you're crazy for thinking about becoming an LPN first. In a way, it may be kinda practical. If you get a job as an LPN, and then become an RN later, chances are you'll get employed super easily at the same place or elsewhere. For now, I'm shooting to become an RN in a straight shot by getting an ADN first if I can't get into a school offering a BSN, but I haven't ruled out the LVN (CA term) option either. The ABSN programs are out there for us too, but they're hugely expensive-- a factor that is holding me back from shooting for it. Last resort perhaps. Anyway, good luck to you! :wink2: