Lpn Or Rn?

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Hello!

My daughter has been accepted into the LPN program this fall but is also on the Wait list at #10 for the RN program.

She is doubtful that she will get into RN program with being #10 on list. (the school only accepted 50 students).

I am concerned that if she goes into the LPN program that the school will basically ignore her being on the wait list for RN. However if she doesn't get all her ducks in a row soon she will miss out on the LPN program. I am not sure when the FINAL word will come that she is either accepted into RN program or not...

What do you all think? Should she go ahead into the LPN and later try for the RN program? Both programs are at the same

school.

Thank you in advance for your input!

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I think she should go for the LPN program. When she is done, she can then complete her RN. Does this school have a bridge program?

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I believe so, but not sure.

Thanks for your response!

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How does the wait list work? Will she be guaranteed a spot in the RN program next semester (does it start in fall and spring?). If she only has a short while to wait, I would encourage her to wait until she is accepted into the RN program, or do LPN knowing she will bridge to RN when she is done.

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.

I'd go ahead. She can always transition from LPN to RN. Around where I live (arkansas) the LPN programs are around a year and LPN to RN programs are around a year as well, for the most part. Unless it's a LPN to BSN then it gets more lengthy.

My program was 4 semesters long and functioned as both a traditional AASN program and as a LPN to Assoc. Degree RN. The LPN's didn't join us until the 2nd semester, so for them the program was a 3 semesters, but I know of other people that attended LPN to RN programs that were a year long. In their case it was similar to what you were describing... both programs were at the same school and LPN students most often bridged immediately from the LPN program to the RN program.

Anyway... at the very least, with an LPN license she can get some experience nursing and help support herself through school. It wouldn't be a bad situation to be in, IMHO.

Sorry if this is all jumbled. I tend to ramble, and half the time I realize that I'm typing one thing and thinking about something completely different. I do it in real life as well. My friends say that I say "does that make sense?" waaaay too much. LOL!

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It is for this fall. I guess the wait list is in case some of the applicants that were accepted into the program decide to drop out or something else happens..

She would have to reapply again for fall 2012 ..the wait list doesn't apply to the next year program if she doesn't get in now...

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

I really think all future nurses should seriously consider being BSN RN's as this is becoming the basic degree to get a job especially in this economy...:twocents:

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
I really think all future nurses should seriously consider being BSN RN's as this is becoming the basic degree to get a job especially in this economy...:twocents:

There is truth in that, for sure. For me, being older, it was better for me to get an Associate and then work on my bachelor after I could sign RN after my name. :D

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I agree...I am an RN and that is why I would rather her go into that program if accepted.. I wonder if it is highly competitive to get in to a BSN program(sans the associates degree).

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

What if she took pre-req for RN and waited to get into RN program next year? Getting all those done makes school so much easier. Is this a possibility?

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She is already in the A&P class and lab. She has quite a few of her pre-reqs. Still needs Chemistry tho...

When I went for my Rn I got all that stuff out of the way first...was easier I'm sure.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
I really think all future nurses should seriously consider being BSN RN's as this is becoming the basic degree to get a job especially in this economy...:twocents:

Could you please quote your sources for this opinion, in order to give it credibility?

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