LPN to RN to RN-BSN?

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Hi,

I am currently a CST looking to get into nursing to be more versatile in the OR. I figured its my best bet since I cannot get a job since I don't have experience. I'm pretty bummed about it because I love the medical field and I love the OR. I want to get done as soon as possible since my family could really use the money. I'm trying to decide what the right move would be. I've known people who took the four years to go through a university. I also know people who have gone what seems to be the long way of LPN bridging to the RN and then going through an accelerated program to get their BSN. I figured going that way would be a lot more expensive also. I'm just unsure. I am calling both UMSL and Maryville this week at least to set up an appt with an advisor. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

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Specializes in NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC.

If your goal is OR nursing, don't waste your time and money with LPN. LPNs are rarely (if ever) used in the OR. Go straight for RN, preferably BSN given the competitive market for new grad RNs. Best of luck in your decision making - I'm an UMSL grad myself and loved it there!

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Thanks for the advice! I'm just itching to get back in there and it looks like that will be my only route, to get my RN. I plan on getting my BSN also because its more marketable.

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What's the different between RN n BSN?

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RN's and RN-BSN are different. Not by much though. Having your RN-BSN just means you have youre a Registered Nurse with your Bachelor's in Science and Nursing. RN's are just Registered Nurses. They perform the same jobs and have the same duties. Having your BSN makes you more marketable and makes a difference know your salary. I've heard that by 2020 in MO you will have to have your BSN to work as an RN. That's only what I've heard though. That could be wrong.

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