Lpn to Rn bridge???

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Specializes in CPR, EKG, Home Health Aide.

I want to become a Rn. In june im going for my pre-reqs. I was wondering should i get my lpn in work in a hosiptal while waiting 1-2 years to get accepted into a nursing school. I want my Associates first because the hosiptal im going to work at gives reimbursements so i could then get my bsn. I am a 17 years old female, who come from a very low income family. Basically i want to take 1 step at a time, while not having to worry about what my next meal will be. '

Can someone please help me find a route for me and my circumstances??

At first i was going to go straight my adn but i saw that someone said its better to be a lpn while waiting on nursing school. Is this true??

If so how does this route works and what are the pros and cons of this bridge?

Lastly: what is a lpn salary?? and a adn salary??:rolleyes:

Thanks in advance :). All responses are very much appreciated. Thanks Again!

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At first i was going to go straight my adn but i saw that someone said its better to be a lpn while waiting on nursing school. Is this true??
If you have time on your hands, then pursue the RN directly while bypassing the LPN. However, if you must jump into the workforce as quickly as possible, then earning the LPN license first might be a good idea.

If so how does this route works and what are the pros and cons of this bridge?
You basically complete an LPN program, then complete prerequisite classes, then apply to get admitted into an LPN-to-RN bridge program. Most bridge programs have prerequisites that must be completed before you even apply. The major downfall to this bridge is that many LPNs never complete it because life gets into the way. Many people become LPNs with full intentions of becoming RNs later on, but it is hard to return to school after you've gotten into the groove of earning decent money and establishing a routine.

Lastly: what is a lpn salary?? and a adn salary??:rolleyes:
This depends on where you live and the cost of living. An LPN pay rate can be as low as $12.00 hourly in a place such as rural Mississippi, or it can be as high as $30+ hourly in some expensive metropolitan areas. The RN pay rate can be as low as $18 hourly in the rural South, or as high as $50+ hourly in San Francisco.
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The first poster has a good point. If you are going to go the bridge route, you have to be absolutely committed and certain that you are going to jump right into the bridge and complete it. So many people are so relieved and exasperated when they complete LPN school, that they just can't bring themselves to go back for the RN. I have a cousin that is an LPN, and she got her LPN with the full intent of going back for the RN...needless to say it has been about 6-7 years and she still hasn't gone back.

I def understand the need to be in the workforce right away to earn some money...and also waiting lists for nursing school are a pain in the butt. maybe you can get a job as a cna, or in administration or something. It would be best to bypass the LPN thing if you can, but if you cant then its definitely an option for you to get to work sooner.

At my school, you just take the TEAS test, complete LPN school (12 months) and then you have to take 10 pre-reqs and the NAT. Then if you pass everything, you can apply for the program.

LPN salaries vary depending on where you live. Here in Jacksonville Fl, LPN start at about $14-15 and hour and RN's start about $22-24. I have heard of LPN's starting as high as $22 in New York, and RN's as high as $35-40. All depends on you location.

Congrats on your decision to go to school! I apply for my RN program in just about 3 months and I'm getting nervous! Good luck and dont give up your dream!!!:yeah:

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Specializes in CPR, EKG, Home Health Aide.

Omg thank you so much!!!! *all smiles*

and GOOD LUCK to u as well i hope u get accepted!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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Well I was going through the same thing, well sort of, I graduated nursing school in december, and just took my nclex, getting ready to go into a bridge program. The thing is that my school doesnt tranfer credits, so there are pre reqs to get into the program that must be done prior to applying. The deadline is fall, I wont make it this fall, but i am going to take maybe a couple of classes this summer, and strech it out over the next year (I think it is like 10 classes you take as pre reqs). I would suggest maybe getting you Lpn first, that way you get your foot in the water, and always have it to fall back on. If you are determined to get your RN, you will go back and get it! If you get out of nursing school and wait, you'll never go back, so do it as soon as you get your lpn, go back for your rn....

Of course if you could, in your situation it might be easier to go via the rn route, but in my experience, rn programs are more competitve, so if you really need to start working right away, I would either get your cna or your lpn, that way you can work while your in school.

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Specializes in CPR, EKG, Home Health Aide.

Thanks!!!!

And i decided to go straight for my RN because later on i want to go for my masters and become

a Neontal Nurse Practitioner:D

What are ur plans? As in what are u going for in the medical field?

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That sounds cool! :)

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