please give me advice!

[cozmo09]

Hi, I am an international student to study nursing.

I was supposed to enter into the Pittsburgh Technical College ASN course in this Fall semester. As an international student, I had to pass the IELTS test which is similar to TOFEL, and I took a Teas Test and got a score which PTC required.

But, they didn't think that I'll pass all exams quickly (I came to the USA in May 2018. And the semester will start in October 2018.), and they let me choose to enter into the PTC in October 2018 as an LPN course or wait for an ASN course next semester which is in April 2019.

I am quite older than other students. I have no time to wait for another year.

Do I have to take an LPN course first, then I get ASN again?

Actually, I have a plan to study until I get an MSN degree.

I want to get a lot of pieces of advice from you.

Thank you in advance!!!

[forevernursem]

If your goal is to become a RN, then don't do the LPN route. It will be more money in the long run because you will have to pay for LPN school, then RN school. Also, it will take much more time.

If you can't wait another year, then start applying to different schools that offer RN programs.

One last thing is if you already have a bachelors degree in another field, then you can jump straight into a MSN program if you right prereqs done (I think). This is going to be something you would want to ask the school you're interested in.

Best of luck! Do a lot of research on schools and keep looking for a nursing program thats right for you. :)

[cozmo09]

Thank you for giving me advice!!! I'll keep that in mind!!

Thank you so much!!!!