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BreBeeNeuroNurse · Feb 24, 2015

Just my opinion, I'm not sure if I'm answering your question or not, but I think going into Lpn first is a good idea for you if you don't think RN is a good route for you right now, working as a cna and getting your Lpn will also be cheaper for you in the long run, also more experience for you.

WellThatsOod · Feb 24, 2015

CSN = College of Southern Nevada?

iam_kathryne · Feb 24, 2015

Sorry, let me start over. I was on my phone entering this. So, to understand my situation more allow me to share = )

I'm going to be 35 years old next month = \ I took a 5 year vacation from school when I was in my early 20's. When I decided to go back, I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was 29 years old. I decided to wait. So again, when I decided to go back, I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child. I tried going to school while I was pregnant with her,but towards the end I started having complications. I had to drop all 3 of my classes. Being a mother and working full-time, it's been hard for to just keep my eyes open to study and pass my classes. I still have a lot of prerequisites to meet for the RN program. I completely suck at Bio 189, I failed it 2 semesters ago. I'm basically missing all my Science classes, Communication classes, and I need one more class for US History. Also, I need to retake my TEAS test. The one reason why I took the Nursing Assistant program was to make sure I wanted to be in the medical field. I enjoyed the experience and it was rewarding.

Now, we are back to what I first wrote......

iam_kathryne · Feb 24, 2015

You are right!

iam_kathryne · Feb 24, 2015

I replied to you but since I'm new to this, you will have to look at the 3rd comment lol sorry!

WellThatsOod · Feb 25, 2015

I was on my phone so I didn't see that it says you're from Las Vegas :sarcastic:

Anyways, I go to CSN! Right now I am in A&P 1 and Microbiology. I'll be taking A&P 2 in the Fall and am applying to the RN Program in the fall too.

I spent A LOT of time trying to figure out if I wanted to do the LPN program then bridge or what. I know that 3 of your pre-preqs are covered in your LPN program and you get 8 credits you get credited to you in the bridge program, but you mostly have to take all the same classes in the bridge program as you do the regular RN program. I've been at school for 2 years finishing my pre-reqs. I honestly don't know much about the admissions to the LPN program. I do know that being a CNA will help you get into the RN program.

As for your science, it's very important, which I know you know. Tutors tutors tutors!! There's lots of helpful information on the forums too. I made a friend in my 189 class, she has become my nursing buddy and we're going through all this together. It's wonderful having her.

I have 3 kids, I understand completely how long it takes doing things part time, but eventually you'll get there. Just keep chugging along!

BecomingNursey · Feb 25, 2015

Just from seeing LPN's that later bridge over its a really hard thing to do. Once you've established a career and then try going back to school it's so hard to sacrifice the money and shift at work so you can study for that test. Also, being an RN is totally different from LPN. We had a lot of LPN's bridge over to our RN program and they didn't perform as well on exams and in class because they were used to their scope of practice and were thinking like LPN's in exams instead of as RN's. But it's not impossible. It's totally personal preference. Good luck!

I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.

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iam_kathryne · Feb 25, 2015

Thank you! I just feel like I'm getting older lol. I think if I wasn't working and I would just concentrate with school I would be able to do it. But that is not an option for me. I work at a hotel as a Concierge and this job position can be sometimes stressful. So, I guess I'm taking baby steps. Also, one of the reason why I took the CNA class is because I need the CNA license which was a requirement for this program. So I got it out of the way.

PaigeOxenfield · Mar 20, 2015

Just turned in my packet today with 6 points