LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN

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Hi, I am trying to figure out what step to go towards in becoming nurse. I enjoy the work doing now. I do patient admissions, interview/document on patient's, facilitate group's with patients, give patients medication orally/under the tongue, EKGs, and check vitals/check blood sugar. Used to do IV Insertions but scope of practice changed. I am being trained to take blood and being trained to work in the ER. I know how to lift and clean patient's. I enjoy the work so decided nursing be the logical next step and trying to decide best route towards that.

I was interested in the LPN program due to it's cost and how shortly the program finishes up. Right now our state rarely hires LPNs maybe one opening every two to three month's. They are slowly being phased out by technicians and paramedics. The scope of practice for them is changing in my state every so often.

Anyways going off track for a second now back on. I am thinking of moving out of New England and down to Texas. Healthcare seems to be booming down there and lower COL. They have LPN/LVN openings everywhere then bridge myself into a nursing program. The program is about $15,000, throug tuition reimbursement with work can lower that to $5,000. That covers all the prerequisites needed for most of the community college nursing programs in the state.

The oter option is go for an ADN or BSN part time. I figure since I have a Bachelor's degree already have a lot of general classes taken out of the equation. Do need to complete a lot of science prerequisites and nursing classes if I c can get into a program, which I figure would take a total of 2-3 year's. Is the wait worth it? Anyone bridge from a LPN/LVN? Also the cost will be high and not sure if I can pay for the program or be approved for loans for a ADN or BSN school at this moment.

My ultimate goal is to obtain my BSN as a nurse.

Appreciate the feedback.

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If your ultimate goal is to have a BSN, I say go for that. It may cost more initially but it will more than likely be cheaper in the long run. If not, I would say to ADN and then bridge to BSN. More and more hospitals are slowly phasing the LPN's out. Just because there are a lot of jobs available in Texas for LPNs, it doesn't mean there will be when you graduate.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Medical/Surgical.

Everything depends. A lot of ADN + BSN bridge together are much cheaper than just BSN. You have to research your specific schools. If you don't have a competitive cumulative GPA, you might want to consider ADN first. LPN in my area can still find work easily at LTC, rehabs, doctor's offices, and etc. If you want to start earning money very quickly, LPN first is a good choice too.

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Just found out hospital working at as I am new is doing away and not accepting any one who has an associates. Checked out a part time BSN Program it is 24 classes compared to the 10 with the ASN. Also one extra year of studying might go for physical therapy assistant.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

If you already have a bachelor's degree why not do a ABSN program?

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Interesting what is the ABSN program? I know we have two Master Science Nursing programs in out state for those with a bachelor's degree.

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Interesting what is the ABSN program? I know we have two Master Science Nursing programs in out state for those with a bachelor's degree. I like to continue working during the program so need to keep 24 hour's is the ABSN an accelerated program? Would it be possible to work during that program? I am already $10,000 in debt looking to advance myself with career and financially by going into Nursing. However, need to work some what during the program.

Appreciate the feedback.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Interesting what is the ABSN program? I know we have two Master Science Nursing programs in out state for those with a bachelor's degree. I like to continue working during the program so need to keep 24 hour's is the ABSN an accelerated program? Would it be possible to work during that program? I am already $10,000 in debt looking to advance myself with career and financially by going into Nursing. However, need to work some what during the program.

Appreciate the feedback.

I would look into the ABSN (accelerate BSN) programs near you & then ask those questions. I'm sure there are people who have worked during their ABSN program. Good luck!

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