please help!

MLSTTS2015 · Dec 31, 2015

where I live (Va) there are no LVN or LPN to RN bridge programs you have to start over but it may be different where you are

SaltineQueen · Dec 31, 2015

I would call the college & talk to someone in the nursing program about their specifics.

Depending on on what kind of nursing you want to do, you may need an RN. Hospitals in my area no longer hire LPN/LVN. The LPN to RN bridge where I went to school was another year of schooling. You should be able to get your prerequisites done most anywhere & transfer them to the school where you find the nursing program that suits you.

SN2014 · Jan 2, 2016

Hi guys! I'm currently new to this website (so excuse errors) I'm a senior in high school and graduate in about 5 months, after high school I plan on pursuing my dreams to become a nurse. I've been reading different stories etc... And I came across San Bernardino valley college and I was wondering So I wouldn't have to be on a wait list after I get my diploma if I should get a LVN than go in to a rn program what's quicker? How long does the waiting lists take? And if transitioning to LVN to rn what's the steps? I would really appreciate it thank you guys so much!!

If you know you want to be a RN, go straight for RN. If you are looking for the quicker way, get your associates or diploma first, then work as a RN while obtaining your BSN.

Good luck

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 2, 2016

If you know you want to be a RN, go straight for RN. If you are looking for the quicker way, get your associates or diploma first, then work as a RN while obtaining your BSN.
Good luck

I completely agree with this. You know you want to be a registered nurse. You are very young; you don't have kids to support, or any other compelling reason that you've listed as to why you would need to immediately begin working. Do the Associate's degree, pass boards, get your RN, then bridge to a BSN.