Need some advice

lolababy · Mar 3, 2007

Hi there,

I think either way you are going to spend 5 years at school. Now you are in second semester (one year) plus 4 years of BscN or Finish RPN(2 Years) plus three years of bridging program. My suggesstion would be to finish the RPN first and do the bridging program later, with this you will be able to work as RPN anytime you need some cash and also your experience as RPN will help you a lot during briding program Clinical Practices.

I hope this helps.

styRN · Mar 4, 2007

what lolababy said

m_chatelaine · Mar 4, 2007

OK, I am biased because I am a registered nurse. I have worked in a lot of places including the US. Therefore, I have worked with different levels of LPN,LVN, and techs. Each province has a different scope of practice. EX in Alberta LPN's do everything the RN does excepts meds, some facilities all them to give meds, and in BC LPN's do aides work (which is changing). From my experience many of them wished they had done their RN. SO.....Don't waste any more time and go for it, you may get credit and preference in the program based on what you have done already. :balloons:

Mischa G · Mar 22, 2007

Trust me nursemama2be. I would listen to m chatelaine. This is coming from an RPN. I continued and finished my program but if you want to be an RN just see what/ if they would credit in your courses but don't bother finishing PN. The bridging RPN to BScN is a fiasco! You really can't go wrong by taking the program you REALLY want to be in! It might be a little more trouble and hassle to get out but it should be worth it! There's ALOT more opportunity for RN's than RPN's especially if you wanna work in a hospital environement! That's my opinion. I wish you good luck!

ladycostawashere · Mar 27, 2007

I can relate to your confusion too. I am in the same boat where I am in my second semester of LPN and also accepted for the 4 year RN program (different school mind you). I don't want to start from the beginning again for the 4 year program. I am also hoping to meet others that may have taken the LPN briding course to RN online rather than in class. Do you know of anyone who may have done this online bridging and found work?