mya1234

I am interested in becoming a nurse. Because of finanical obligations, I just can't stop working, and go back to school. In my area there are several options (MSN, BSN, RN, LPN ) all require day time full time study, and can be very costly. However I did find two night LPN programs, which take about 14- 16 months, and are affordable. I planned on keeping my current job (I teach elementary school) and going to school at night. I figured I could manage both, but after talking to one of my friends I am not so sure anymore. I have never had to do both at the same time. I thought I would give it a try and see what happens. I really would like to know how hard is LPN school? Do you really have to study 4 to 6 hours nightly? Is your whole life consumed by just school and clinicals?

I'm not sure on what to do. I currently teach school, and make a fair decent living, however I have never been totally happy or satisfied with my career choice. For the past five years I have really been interested in nursing. The problem is this, there are no schools that offer night classes in my area if you aren't already a nurse. The only program that is offered is a LPN one. I have two choices keep working and go to school at night to earn my LPN, and then get my RN/BSN and finally my MSN. Or I could go back full time for a year in an accelerated MSN program, hopefully get a scholarship/financial aid and earn by RN, work and get my MSN. The pros of the LPN is that I can continue working and will not acquire anymore debt. I already owe 40,000 for undergraduate and earning my M.Ed degree. The cons is that it will take the next 4 to 5 years to see my dream become reality, probably longer because I plan on getting married and having kids one day (I'm 30). The pros to the accelerated program is that I can have my RN in a year, work full time and earn my MSN within two. Cons I would have to quit my job, which mean NO income, and I would have to acquire more debt.

I'm not sure on what to do. I currently teach school, and make a fair decent living, however I have never been totally happy or satisfied with my career choice. For the past five years I have really been interested in nursing. The problem is this, there are no schools that offer night classes in my area if you aren't already a nurse. The only program that is offered is a LPN one. I have two choices keep working and go to school at night to earn my LPN, and then get my RN/BSN and finally my MSN. Or I could go back full time for a year in an accelerated MSN program, hopefully get a scholarship/financial aid and earn by RN, work and get my MSN. The pros of the LPN is that I can continue working and will not acquire anymore debt. I already owe 40,000 for undergraduate and earning my M.Ed degree. The cons is that it will take the next 4 to 5 years to see my dream become reality, probably longer because I plan on getting married and having kids one day (I'm 30). The pros to the accelerated program is that I can have my RN in a year, work full time and earn my MSN within two. Cons I would have to quit my job, which mean NO income, and I would have to acquire more debt.