Hello all! I wanted to get as many opinions as possible (especially from those who have done LVN first, then got their RN) before I make the decision to do LVN first. I have been told by so many LVNs I work with (currently working as a CNA) to wait and go straight to RN... However, here is my reasoning as to why I'm considering it. 1. Living in California, nursing schools are BEYOND impacted as I'm sure all of you know. I've been done with all my prerequisites for a year now, and I am so excited and eager to get into an RN program but the waiting is horrible. I keep applying no matter what with hopes of finally being accepted, but I know it could take years. My nursing GPA is about 3.65 which is good but not competitive enough for a lot of programs, hence a longer wait. I currently work full time as a CNA while I'm continuously applying to RN programs and I love my job, however I hate being out of school and I hate not knowing when I finally will be accepted into a program. 2. Money is NOT an issue for me, I'm blessed to have grandparents who pay for their grandchildren to go to school. 3. Many LVNs have told me if I do LVN first, I will get comfortable and most likely not go for my RN. However, I know my ultimate goal and I ONLY see myself getting my RN in the end and will do whatever it takes to get there. I know myself and I know for a fact I will not "get comfortable" with having my LVN. 4. In my opinion, LVN first would also be better because once I complete that, the LVN to RN bridge program would be faster to get into than RN, because not many already have their LVN already so there would be less applicants than all the RN programs that have 300+ applicants per semester... With all that said, I would LOVE to hear other people's opinions on why they would or would not go for LVN first, then do the LVN to RN bridge program! Thank you all!