Opinions & Advice on applying to LPN vs a BSN Program in MA

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Hello everyone!

After completing prerequisite course work for the past two years, I am bursting at the seams to be able to begin some real nursing coursework.

I am a non traditional student (much like many others in the field) And I am currently applying to two BSN programs, as a transfer student, (Curry College & Simmons College) and, an in-dis trict LPN program (BVT) as a stepping stone, with the intent to complete a bridge program after graduation & passing the NCLEX:banghead:.

As another birthday comes around the corner, I cannot help but feel as if the LPN program could be a great tool to be able to at least work & make some money while being in school. (Broke college student problems!!) But in my heart, the BSN program is really where I want to be. (Also I want to work in Reproductive Endocrinology/OBGYN and don't see that as being much of an option until I have my BSN)

The LPN program would unfortunately tack on about 2 years to my overall length time in achieving my BSN. (Due to bridge program start dates & the requirement to work for a year prior to starting the bridge).

I would love to hear your advice and opinions on the matter. Has anyone used an LPN simply for the intent of a stepping stone to BSN? Is working as an LPN (PT) while in school FT for BSN a feasible option? has anyone attended an LPN-BSN bridge in Massachusetts? Did they require a 12 month working requirement prior to the start of the program? (LPN program coordinator mentioned this detail, but could not find info about this requirement on Worcester state, Fitchburg state, or even Salem state's LPN-BSN web page).

THANK YOU, for taking the time to read!!! Looking forward to some advice :). I've been going crazy thinking about it all.

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