LPN to RN, or LPN to BSN?

[celtickimba]

Is it a better, more economical decision to go from LPN or RN and then RN to BSN, or to just go straight from LPN to BSN?

Any theories or real life experiences would be helpful.

[Bbett, MSN, NP]

Do you mean LPN to ADN? Because either way you will be doing LPN to BSN. I would go with whichever works well with you budget/schedule while still being a good program. I chose ADN and then a BSN program that takes 12 months. That way I make RN wages while finishing up my BSN.

[Bbett, MSN, NP]

I meant either way will be getting you an RN. 😂 Sorry I'm tired.

[NurseJesseeekuh]

I opted for the LPN to BSN route. As an LPN I honestly thought I was a low-paid-nurse; and quite honestly, the way of thinking of an LPN v. RN is SO different. Also, taking the BSN immediately is preparing me for leadership roles, researching, higher level care coordination. I know here in Colorado, most of the hospitals are going for magnet status and the hiring stipulations are ADN, enrolled in a BSN program within one year of hire and completion within 5 years. So I opted to go straight into BSN.

[Fiona59]

Well, in Canada it's LPN to BScN as diploma RNs don't exist here.

[JackiRN, BSN, RN]

I did an ADN and then went back for my BSN... and if there was anything I would tell someone going to nursing school it would be go directly for the BSN! Its such a barrier for ADN nurses, and BSN is being considered entry level at more and more locations.