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Specializes in Oncology, Med/Surg, Step Down- as STNA.

HELLO! I am 30 years old and will be starting the 3rd of 4 levels in an LPN program in a few weeks. The work load is...tough and fast paced, but I absolutely love the program.

I guess my question is about LPN to BSN programs. During my clinical experience, I've been told more than once to keep going so I can become a 'real nurse'- whatever that means. But I'll be 31 when I graduate, and I'd really like to settle down and have kids after that...I just can't see myself having the energy to go through MORE schooling. AND, even though my program includes A & P I/ II, nutrition, and those other lovely classes, it's not through an actual college, which means I'll have to repeat all this stuff before I can even START nursing classes at a university...right? :banghead: How much longer will all this take? What have any of you heard about the online RN/ BSN programs? I graduate in 7 months, and I'm thinking I should have some kind of idea of what I want to do. Help! :specs:

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Specializes in Acute Mental Health.

You took A&P and other courses, but not through a college?

Once you become a LPN, you can go for a LPN to RN bridge program. It usually takes 1 yr at a tech college, but if you need to take your sciences over, it will take longer. I'm 39 and just finishing the rn program. I'm a part time student which makes a huge difference. If you decide to go on, maybe you could do it part time and still have a life (for the most part. I have more than the full timers). Good luck in your decision and starting your family :D

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