Fastest Way to become an RN

[tou860]

Here are some of my questions I need opinions and Former RN's to help with this:

1) Is it easier to become a CNA then apply to Nursing school and try to get in?

2) Is it easier to become an LPN then apply to a Nursing school and try to be accepted?

3) Whats the most efficient and fast way of becoming a RN?

I was thinking about going for my CNA in Jan. of 2008 and hopefully transfering to a nursing school in Fall of 2008. Or is it better to go and find a school for a 2 year degree in LPN or RN then becoming an RN? Any info would be deeply appreciated.

[WIGGIES_future.rn]

I know this thread is old but what school was that where you became an rn in 3 years and then took 1 year to have a bsn??Am I correct when I say to become an rn with a bsn it takes 6 years??is that how it works??

[MotivatedOne]

I know this thread is old but what school was that where you became an rn in 3 years and then took 1 year to have a bsn??Am I correct when I say to become an rn with a bsn it takes 6 years??is that how it works??

No if all goes well and you get in the BSN program your first try while taking your prereqs full time it should only take you four years to complete assuming you go full time.

You can go to a jr college, or community college, or maybe even a school of health sciences or hospital based nursing program and get your diploma or associates degree in nursing. This could take you up to 3 years assuming you're accepted into the program once completing your "pre req's or Maybe even 2 years if you're able to take your sciences while also taking nursing courses. Once you graduate, you can enroll in a RN-BSN degree program that should take you about 3 semesters to complete assuming you go full time. So either way, sometimes getting an associates degree vs a BSN can get you in the workforce quicker but not always seeing as how nursing is such a competitive field. Some people may end up taking more than 4 years to get their associates.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

[WIGGIES_future.rn]

okay soo lemme get this right... I prefer to go straight for my bsn would that take 4 yrs or is it 4 yrs college then 2 yrs nursing school?

[blondielocks]

Of course it all depends on your course load, placement tests, etc. but generally a BSN can be achieved in four years.

[WIGGIES_future.rn]

thanks sooo so much!!! I think I have my plan en route I'm gonna go to a community college for 1 yr or less then transfer to the local university.. and have my bsn in 4 yrs wow the whole time I was thinking 6 yrs lol