LPN to BSN in Long Island, NY

[trixi24kids]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site, so bear with me! I am currently working in social services and I have a BA degree in a non nursing major. I am looking to become a nurse! yay! So far, in my weeks of research, I have come to this conclusion: I am unable to attend an accelerated second degree program, because I have to work full time. From what Ive found, regular associate RN programs are very competitive AND require pre requisites. I am currently in the process of applying to Western Suffolk BOCES LPN program for Sept 2008. I would be finished March 2010, and able to practice as an LPN. My ultimate goal is NP, even if it takes me twenty years to get there. I have recently found out that Molloy College has an LPN to BSN Program, so I am EXTREMELY excited, and think that this would be the best route to take. I am wondering if anyone could offer an opinion or remark about my decision. Am I correct more or less in my findings?

Thanks in Advance!

[KIMYNURSE2B]

I am right now at WSB.

I started March 10th in the 13 month program.

I have the same goals as you.

Are you looking at the part time night program?

I think I am missing your question.

Yes the RN programs have a 2 year wait.

Yes Molley does as some others SCC will have a bridge program starting Sept.

Hope I helped you

[trixi24kids]

I am right now at WSB.

I started March 10th in the 13 month program.

I have the same goals as you.

Are you looking at the part time night program?

I think I am missing your question.

Yes the RN programs have a 2 year wait.

Yes Molley does as some others SCC will have a bridge program starting Sept.

Hope I helped you

thanks! how is it goin for you? Yes, I am lookin at the part time nite program since i have to work. do you know what pre reqs molly's lpn to bsn program would require if u had a BA? I am going to call them tomorrow. Thanks again!

[KIMYNURSE2B]

It is going fast

We had three finals so far

I love it and doing well

[akanini, MSN, RN]

Have you found any information on Molloys Bsn program? I have the LPN and BA in another field and they were one of my options.

[studentinprogress]

I heard that SUNY downstate offers a program for those who already have a BS or BA. It's a BSN program though

[akanini, MSN, RN]

Suny Downstate is accelerated and the OP said she couldn't do that. Her best bet may be Molloy or Adelphi because she can take her time. If OP doesn't mind coming into Brooklyn, LIU has a 2 year program once you have all the prereqs.

[Futurelpgirl]

Hi,

Just read you post. How is your journey to becoming an NP going? I also have an BS in Finance and now an LPN student will be done next summer 2010.

[jayonline1218]

My only advice would be to make sure whatever school you decide to choose, make sure it's an accredited school! There were a lot of LPN's in my school who had to start from the beginning because they attended a BOCES or a "free" type of LPN program and were now looking to further their careers as RN's!!

Good Luck!!

[JS1979LPN]

I have a bs degree and now i am doing my lpn and should be done in december and take nclex in march. I want to go into BSN right away. What would be the shortes way for me to get there? I live in Brooklyn and will travel 30 miles if i have to. Please help!

[nrsfab]

since you already have your Bachelors degree you should consider entering a accelerated second degree program. The time frame range from 11months to 15 months. Here is an article about it from the AACN website: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/nurse_ed/AccelArticle.htm

this is the listing for the accelerated programs in the U.S.: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/pdf/APLIST.PDF

I personally attended New York University for the 15 month program. It is challenging but very quick. good luck

[lialix]

Boces is an accredited program that is offered to adults continuing their education. It is not a free dead end program! How did it work out for you?