LPN OR RN Route

[CJ2blpn2017]

Hello everyone,

My name is Carmen. I have a question should I go the LPN route and then due RN. I am struggling some what is my science classes. I took Human biology and I received a B. and I took A&P and received an F and chemistry I received a c. which I know is not good for trying to get into a Nursing Program. The only good thing with the chemistry and A&P is that When I take them over I will know what to expect. My plan is to go to CCSU in the Fall 2013 and take my pre-requites for their pre-nursing program and then hopefully apply to the nursing program. Is their anyone who knows about CCSU'S nursing program. The other route would be to take try and get into an LPN program. I have looked into Stone Academy I have signed up to take their pre-admissions test next Thursday. Stone Academy also requires a lot their program is based on a point system. And I will not know if I am accepted in their program until the first week in August. I really want to become a nurse this is where my passion lies. I have spoken with several people both inside the nursing profession and out side the profession. And they informed me that becoming a RN is going to be a struggle but that I can do it if I work hard enough. I was also informed that I not do the LPN Program because my options are limited for where I can work once I graduate. I am not sure as yet what type of nursing I want to go into. I have been reading the post for pre-nursing students and I have found them very helpful i.e. Chemistry and A&P. I am definitely going to follow the advise that have been posted. IF I choose to go to CCSU in the Fall I plan on taking A&P 1 along with Chemistry I really think that I can do it this time. I am single and I have no children. So why can't I do it? So with all that said I would appreciate any feedback that you may have for me. Thank you

carmen

[jlc128]

Without a question RN, good luck!

[CT Pixie, BSN, RN]

Maybe I'm reading it wrong but I'm under the impression that you might do the LPN route because of your poor grades in chem and/or A&P. Taking the LPN to RN route won't allow you to avoid taking A&P and chem. All the LPN to RN bridge programs in CT require the pre-reqs of college level chemistry and A&P.

I personally went the LPN to RN route. It was easier for me to get into the LPN program and get out quicker. I secured a job about 2 weeks before I graduated. However, the job market was much better then (2008). I wasn't sure I wanted to go further to RN. After working for a while I knew my heart really was in working in a specialty that my LPN wouldn't allow. I went back and I am now an RN. Had I had the opportunity to do the RN route first I would have, but it wasn't an option at the time I started.

If you have the time I'd say go for your RN but go for your BSN. Most of the openings I'm seeing are saying BSN preferred or BSN required. Seems that the push is on for BSN prepared nurses. I just graduated in May and became licensed in June and I'm already going back for the RN to BSN program.