Medtech's program .. LPN vs RN

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Hi Everyone-

I am looking for some advice. I am considering Medtech. I am unsure, however I am debating which program to do. I really want to be an RN. I went for a info session with an admission counselor. He said that the LPN program is accredited. I really like that part, however the RN program is not which worries me. It is hard to say if the RN program will get accredited by the time I would graduate. I really would like to get a job ultimately. Do you think I should do the LPN program because it's accredited or do the RN program because my heart is set on being an RN?

Some other concerns are not finding a job and cost. I really do like the school. I really like that it small and I do not feel like a number. I was attending IUPUI. It really feel I was spinning my wheels over there. I really want to be a nurse. I know I have what it takes. I need a fresh start. I am really attracted to the fact that I can be finished in no time.

I have read all the reviews running from being awful to excellent. It is what you make of things that makes a difference. I will of course keep those comments in the back of my head.

If anyone can give me any input or advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Julie

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How is the job market in your area? Many hospitals in some areas of the USA no longer hire LPNs and some only hire BSN RN's! One can like a school all they want, and finish quickly, but that does not = a job! Sometimes the quickest route is not the best.

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I don't know where your at but around where I am hospitals don't hire LPNs. Some places do want the nurse to be from accredited school but I know a lot of girls that graduated from not accredited schools that still got jobs in hospitals. A lot of hospitals want BSNs also so if you finish your RN program get into an accredited BSN program and it won't matter as much that your RN school wasn't accredited they will look at your BSN school. I graduated from a school that was not nationally accredited and a girl that works at a local hospital said wants I get my BSN they wouldn't care.

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I would avoid them like the plague. Their credits rarely transfer, they charge way too much, accreditation issues....I could go on. Please consider IPFW, Ivy Tech or IUSB.

LPNs mostly work in LTC, occasionally in Drs offices or clinics, and very rarely in hospitals. You'd be limiting yourself.

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