LPN to RN or LPN to BSN? Help Please

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I am a LPN and there is no doubt that I want to get my BSN, but I'm unsure on how to do it. I have just been accepted into a LPN to RN program that I would complete in May 2009 and if I bridged to BSN from there, I would complete it in Dec 2010. I have also been accepted into a LPN to BSN program that I would complete in May 2010. Problem is, it would take me an additional year to get RN licensure, but 6 months less school as a whole. The cost will be comparable either way. I would love to hear everyone's opinion on what they think I should do. Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Hi,

I was accepted into both also and opted to do the ADN first because it was at a CC so the tuition is cheaper and I can work as an RN while I'm working toward my BSN. Good luck with whatever you decide. Jules

P.S. I'm just a dash older than you so that might make a difference also. ;)

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Why would it take you an additional year before you could get your license?? If you are young enough (aren't we all??) and strong enough (I have learned college is all perseverance) why not shoot for the BSN?? I suppose whichever one is cheaper as well, and would seem to be less stressful.

I had a friend who was a Surg. Tech, and got her RN (ADN) and it was MUCH MUCH more difficult than her friends who did a straight BSN program. She almost washed out a couple of times because of a vindictive instructor who was in love with her, but she would not reciprocate her advances....long story....and the dean would not believe her when she told him what had happened!!

SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YO MAMA!! LOL :lol:

It was sooo bad watching her endure this hell for 2 years, but now she is an RN, and is working on her BSN while having her first baby at the end of the month, and has a nice job as a private scrub RN with a top plastic surgeon in South Carolina!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Telemetry, Mom Baby, Hospice, Rehab, LTC.

If you're going to get your BSN eventually, I think you should go for it now. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about going back to school after you get your ADN. Congrats on your acceptance to both programs!

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BSN. :biere:

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Hello Everyone:

I too am an Lpn looking to become an RN and am looking for advice on how and where to go. I am a single mom of twins, so distance learning would be better. please help.

thanks,

Laura

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Hello Everyone:

I too am an Lpn looking to become an RN and am looking for advice on how and where to go. I am a single mom of twins, so distance learning would be better. please help.

thanks,

Laura

Distance learning is the way to go. I was in a similar situation and I found some great resources. I just wrote something up on another form and I hope you don't mind me just cutting and pasting it. I hope it help, and if you need more info, please don't hesitate to get a hold of me.

Here's what I wrote:

I have some great suggestions for you that will save you time and money. I've researched this extensively. The biggest issue, in my opinion, is to make sure the program is regionally accredited, it is the highest form of accreditation and its the only one recognized by the US Department of Education. See below for a list. With this kind of accreditation, your diploma will be recognized in all 50 states, You won't have a problem transferring units between schools. Try getting credits from a university whose classes are held in a mini mall transferred to UCLA. Or, try starting your MSN degree with a BSN from an institution that isn't regionally accredited. The time and money you spent will have been wasted.

Classes are held online. Clinicals are completed locally. Sometimes there are clinical tests, sometimes not.

Here's a great site that has more detail about LPN to RN or BSN programs. There are reviews, write ups, and you can get free info from the colleges.

Also, you can test out of many undergraduate classes by taking something called a CLEP test. 2,400 colleges recognize the tests. They cost $60. It's a great way to save time and money. Had I known about those tests, I could have saved about $5,000 on my education.

The US Department Recognizes these organizations for accreditation colleges and universities.

* MSA - Middle States Commission on Higher Education

* NASC - Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities

* NCA - Higher Learning Commission of North Central Region

* NEASC - New England Association of Schools and Colleges

* SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

* WASC - Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Thank you soooo much for all of your help, I really appreciate it!

Thanks, Laura

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I am trying the LVN to BS RN program with Indiana State University/College Network. I have prerequisites to 'challenge', like Anatomy/Physiology and the others that I didn't complete when in college like World Religions and Algebra. After completing the challenges, then I can move on the the University level RN program, which is done through Sonoma State University.

I hope it works!

If I can stay focused, it should take about a year and a half to complete the entire thing.

Peace!

Oh yeah, it costs $128 per month, which I expect to be picked up by my work.

Oh and one more thing: I have found the anatomy class to be nearly exactly the same material as my school books from LVN vocational school. A blessing for sure!

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