Need advice

[Irka]

Hello, I am currently a sophomore in high school. I am planning to become a rn, but I need help. I'm thinking of doing running start (a program that allows high school juniors and seniors to do college) and do all the pre-reqs for nursing school. But I heard that LPN programs are easier to do, and then bridge to RN. So I don't know if I should do the LPN first, and them RN, or RN from the beginning. Please tell me what would be easier to do. Thanks!

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

I didn't become an LPN first, but I hear from a lot of people that LPN programs can be quite challenging. It can be a good route to take, especially if you need to get into the workforce and earning a paycheck quickly. But if you have parental support like most traditional college students do, and if being an RN is your goal, I would go straight for your RN.

You also want to research your local job market for LPN employability, and also for associate degreed RNs vs BSNs.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I was an LPN before becoming an RN. I've completed three different programs: an LPN program, an LPN to ASN transition program, and an online BSN program.

Out of the three, the LPN program was the most difficult for me. The LPN to ASN program was not as difficult, and the online BSN program was ridiculously easy.

Therefore, do not assume that LPN programs are easier.

[Wiggly Litchi]

Honestly - if you've got the security safety net of living at home with parents that support you, I think you should look into going straight for your BSN.

I was going to get my ASN, but I can get my BSN at a local teaching hospital in the same amount of time. If I went the ASN > BSN route I'd be finishing my journey much later.

I've known a few people that found the LVN/LPN courses very challenging as they give you a lot of information without much time to digest it.

If you stop at RN, it's likely that you'll have to get your BSN to progress further depending on the job market in your area, so do take that into account :)

I think you'd benefit greatly from running start - take some of your pre-reqs, take this time to shadow someone if you can and start to put out feelers. Really make sure that this is a line of work you can see yourself committing to.

Good luck!! :)

[Monique2000]

Hello I am looking to obtain my LPN and move to Ft. Worth. My questions are should I get my LPN before I moved from MI or wait until I get to TX? Also, is it worth the time and money or should I just do RN?

Thank You