LPN or RN Route?

[NYCNative21]

Whats up everyone,

As you can probably already tell this post is about the different routes taken to becoming an RN. MY ultimate goal is to become a registered nurse (RN) and to work as one for a few years to master those skills and patient contact before going back to school for my masters in Nurse Practitioner.

The reason for the article post is in regards to would getting an LPN possibly be a quicker route to RN? Now I know this sounds dumb because people can just get an associates RN and then bridge over to there BSN later but for me in the state of Georgia I just finished all my pre-reqs for the RN programs but there are literally no schools taking applications right now until the spring semester of next year and for me that is a bit of a stretch to wait just to apply because right now I am working part time barley making enough money and really am looking to start my career.

I understand that a LPN makes almost half of what an RN makes and I can deal with that for a couple years while working towards my RN but what I am nervous about is if this is the smarter route to take or if this could possibly be a longer route and a waste of time. I was also considering the LPN for the early experience by working under an RN as well.

My last question is for anyone who has did the LPN-RN bridge program. Do these programs put you right into a BSN program or is it like earning your ADN? I really do appreciate any input from anyone on this subject. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and in advance I always appreciate any advice and insight from experience. Thank you!

[NYCNative21]

Hey!

Thanks Annie,

My biggest issue right now is the fact that my parents are planning on leaving Georgia within the year and I will be living on my own until I achieve my degree to move out of Georgia too and my biggest issue is trying to buy a vehicle because my previous vehicle ended up getting totaled and now I am kinda in a bad situation here. Don't get me wrong I would of definitely went straight into a BSN program if I could of but the issue is I would not be able to start working full-time for about 3-4 years which is not ideal for my situation. Thats why I was just trying to find a decent route to start working again and making some form of income. I am working part-time but of course not making enough to really live off right now.

Everything you said I agree with but its just honestly hard for me right now to even get into a BSN program and wait 3-4 years to start making decent income again. I know this all sounds like a sob and pathetic story because it is but I thought I would just share a little on why the BSN route might not be the "ideal" fit for me just yet.