Lpn student needs advice

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I am an lpn student at a program that is currently in danger of losing its license from the state due to low pn NCLEX pass rates. I began the program in February and I am 4 weeks away from finishing level one. My gripes about the program are there is no structure. At our clinical, all we do is aide work, baths, transfers, change diapers, vitals and listening to bowel and lung sounds. We have one instructor who spends most of her time talking about her personal life instead of teaching us. There is a 16 month hospital based RN program beginning in the fall and I'm thinking of jumping ship to go there. What do you all think? Should I stay and finish or spend my money and time elsewhere? Thanks for your help.

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Nothing really?

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Specializes in acute care-step down/rehab.

Is there a guaranteed spot in the RN program? Apply. If you get in then Bye Bye LPN program, But it is your decision.

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Is the RN program a good one or would you be going in to the same situation?

If your not happy I would definitely look in to other options.

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It isn't guaranteed but I recently took the TEAS test at their site and passed! I've already applied and should be hearing back from them within 2 weeks. I was so excited about the LPN program because I wanted to start working and earning money in a year and do the RN program part time. By the way, our clinical was cancelled today and they couldn't find anyone to fill in.

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The RN program is at a well established hospital with an excellent reputation. I've already took their TEAS test, passed it and applied to the program. I wanted to pursue the RN program as a part time option after finishing the LPN program because I want to enter the job market fast and start earning money. But the program has been plagued with issues from the beginning and I am afraid I might be wasting my time and money. Our clinical was cancelled today because the instructor coldn't make it in and they couldn't find a replacement.

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A 16 month RN program?? Our LPN program was 18 months. If you can get a spot in the RN program...take it. I would first check the credentials first/

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UPMC Hospital which is in Pittsburgh, PA offers 4 diploma based hospital programs. It's only 16 months with the full time being 3 years. They have an outstanding reputation.

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At my school for LPN we did a lot of aide work as well. It was humbling, though.

For the RN program, do you need any prerequisite? Or are there classes non-nursing related that have to be taken before you graduate from the program? If so, you can try taking one or two during the summer so you'll be ahead of the game.

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