LPN Program Full-Time Job

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Hello,

I currently graduated with a degree in Health Information Management and about to sit down for my RHIA exam in August.

I was kicked out of my former nursing program 2 years ago and took up H.I.M because I feel that could take me places. However, I found out there are more options for jobs if I have an RN. I enjoyed the classes in nursing, but felt I wasn't the best when it came to exams.

I want to get a nursing degree, but I am going to be paying it myself this time around. I am wanting to start off by getting a LPN certificate and work my way up slowly. There is a few programs that offer evening, or weekend classes and I was thinking of enrolling while working full-time.

I just got admitted into Chamberlain College of Nursing for a BSN, but I'm not sure now because of all the bad reviews about it and the expense.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Have you assessed the reasons behind your previous failure in another nursing program? I'm only asking because a lot is at stake when you are considering enrolling in an investor-owned nursing program that costs nearly $90,000 in tuition and fees.

Good luck to you.

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I graduated in 2014 with a HIM degree then got my RHIT. I start an ADN program in the fall but I will not be working full time. I just accepted a PRN position at the hospital I currently work for. I wouldn't waste your money on Chamberlain, go the ADN route then bridge. Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more responses.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Figure out exactly why you had problems with your nursing school. Ie study habits, understanding concepts, memorizing. Then maybe get tutoring. The LPN program is pretty rigorous I am told. Starting with the ADN is a good idea but make sure you know how to take exams. And don't spend a lot of money b

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
The LPN program is pretty rigorous I am told.
I concur...I've completed an LPN, ASN, and BSN program. Out of the three, I found the LPN program to be the most challenging in terms of difficulty and busy-work.
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