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I'm finally accepted into an LPN program after 13 years, however the program is 3 hours from my home, the classes are on Fri, Sat and Sun. I plan to rent out a cheap Airbnb on the 2 nights that I need to stay out of town for school. I will also have to pay out of pocket for gas and my program. Needless to say that not working while in school is not an option for me. I'm also a single mom of 2. Childcare is already covered through child support. But, I need to find a job that pays decent, while in school in order to make ends meet. I already sacrificed a lot, I'm moving out of my beautiful lake house to a cheaper apartment. I'm also having to resign from my decent paying job in order to accomplish this dream of becoming a nurse. I already have a Masters in Psychology but I plan to still utilize this degree as I become an LPN psych nurse. I get so many people that tell me to go to RN school instead. First of all, I don't have time for pre-req's, I don't want to work at a hospital, I don't have time to fail, there are no weekend RN classes in my area, I don't want to stress about not passing the Teas, I don't have time to be in school for 2 years+. Any suggestions?

Thanks for your response! I wish the ADN was an option at this point:/ The current LPN program I'm looking into is only weekends and will take a year to complete versus 2 years to get an ADN. Also the ADN programs in my area are very competitive, waiting list, more expensive, and are typically Monday-Thursday. I will continue with my PhD and just work as an LPN while in graduate school or forever. I'm doing this for the passion not the money!! Thank you for your response, I really appreciate your response:)

Hi I currently have obtained several degrees over the years. I started as a CNA while earning a degree in healthcare management and a masters in Psychology. With my masters in Psychology I make relatively close to what an LPN make. I knew I've always wanted to become a nurse since I was 20, I'm 32 now. I tried the entrance exam at one point, but unfortunately did not do so great, totally different then an online degree. im currently thinking if I should just back track and try again and pursue an Lpn,just so I can start working quickly as a nurse or just go ahead and pursue my PhD in clinical health psychology in hopes of working in a nursing home or hospital doing assessments? The caviat with a PhD is this will take 6-8 years to complete while an Lpn will only take 1. Either or I'm happy just working with geriatric patients! FYI I don't see myself going through a BSN program right now. Help!!