LPN/RN Mobility...HELP PLEASE!!

[californiadreaming]

Here's my question:

Would you go the LPN route if you feel the RN program is too hard for someone without a med background? Perhaps work as a LPN for 6 months then go through the mobility program.

Which option should I choose:

1) Go for LPN Fall 2009, work as LPN then take microbiology and *math 100 prior to the RN mobility, Fall 2010

*per the state, all RN applicants will need Math 100 effective Fall 2010 (I hate math!!!)

3) Go for RN Fall 2009 (have A in math 116; Math 100 not required at this time) take Microbiology this summer then apply for Fall 2009 RN class OR

4) Take microbiology this summer, take a "Patient Care Assistant/CNA" 1 semester class Fall 2009, work as CNA then apply for RN Spring or Summer, 2010 and bypass the LPN/mobility route and Math 100 requirement entirely.

..I don't want to flunk out of the RN program....heard LPN is much easier....would working as LPN or CNA help with RN clinicals... THE ONLY REASON I AM CONSIDERING THE MOBILITY LPN ROUTE IS THE FEAR OF FLUNKING CLINICALS!!

I need some advice from those wiser than me!!

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

At my CC LPN is not more easier its just less time in school. In the first year RN and LPN students are mixed learning the same content. As a matter of fact after two semester RN students can become LPNs and work while finishing up the RN program. You must make you decision based on your circumstances. As for me I have five more prereqs I need to take before doing a RN program, so I've decided to get my LPN first, work, finish up my last prereqs and then complete my two more semesters for my RN.

[RochesterRN-BSN, BSN, RN]

I'm a bit confused ..........not sure what the Mobility RN is.....

Interesting that you should say you have heard that LPN school is easier then RN school......considering there seems to be a timeless argument that LPNs should be able to do everything that an RN can do and some don't see the difference between the two.........intereting.

My opinion is that you should do the RN-- if you are going to bother.

As far as hating math-- I hate it as well--really the primary math you use is Algegra. That scared me as well but I got over it and glad I did.

I happen to be an advocate of the BSN personally-- a lot because technically a profession is not really considered one --according to what I've read-- unless there is a standard level of preparatory education that is common among all that hold the license-- take into account that Physical Therapists don't have an associates-- they are ALL Bachelors preparred or above. Come on now nurses need to require the same level as PT! lol

Good luck what ever choice you make. But don't let the math scare you--just get extra help if you need it.......and if you finish--avoid peds nursing--lots of calculations based on weight there everyday!! LOL

[Jules A, MSN]

I did the LPN to RN bridge program and personally I thought the LPN program was every bit as difficult and maybe even more so because I wasn't used to the wild world that is nursing school. Personally I'd pick which route you think is best for you rather than trying to find an easy path because I'm not convinced that one is easier than the other, just longer. Good luck.