I'm interested in studying to become a nurse but feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information. I hold a bachelors degree already so I would most likely be a mature student. Ideally I would like a fast track program since I has some university credit. My question is, what is the fastest way to become a nurse in a hospital (institutional) setting and what is the typical path most people take. Would it be advisable to do a LPN and while working continue to study to become a RN then get my BSCN/BSN, or should I just skip the LPN and go straight for a BSCN/BSN then RN? Where do I start? Your input would be appreciated.
Thanks guys for the great advise...maybe I'll give a little more background why I want to get through a little quicker. So, I am not getting any younger...I'll be going over the big hill (big 5-0).
I do realize this will be a very challenging path but, I have been through it before. I worked 2 jobs (70 hrs/week) and raised 3 kids (11, 10, 6) as a single parent while earning my bachelors/masters degrees at an accelerated pace. I was around 35 years old and survived on about 1-2 hours sleep a night and it was in no way easy but, I DID survive and still managed to get a 3.15GPA bachelors and 3.75 GPA Masters.
I know nursing school is not going to be an easy journey over the next 15-18 months but, I have no other responsibilities other than schooling that I will be having to divide my focus. I realize school/nursing is challenging and intend to give it 110% so that I may join you in the nursing profession.
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Thanks guys for the great advise...maybe I'll give a little more background why I want to get through a little quicker. So, I am not getting any younger...I'll be going over the big hill (big 5-0).
I do realize this will be a very challenging path but, I have been through it before. I worked 2 jobs (70 hrs/week) and raised 3 kids (11, 10, 6) as a single parent while earning my bachelors/masters degrees at an accelerated pace. I was around 35 years old and survived on about 1-2 hours sleep a night and it was in no way easy but, I DID survive and still managed to get a 3.15GPA bachelors and 3.75 GPA Masters.
I know nursing school is not going to be an easy journey over the next 15-18 months but, I have no other responsibilities other than schooling that I will be having to divide my focus. I realize school/nursing is challenging and intend to give it 110% so that I may join you in the nursing profession.