jennygRN2000

Hi Tiffy Love I feel like I learned the absolute most going the LPN route first. I did this thru a vocational school. It was 10 months long. However, it is a demand on time. I was in school 5 days a week, 7 hours a day. When clinicals started, 2 days were devoted to that and the other 3 were still in class. Going the RN route does give a more flexible schedule however I (personally) feel like getting my LPN first gave me a better foundation. I'm sure many will disagree with me, but this is my take. I worked a couple years as an LPN and then went back for one more year of school and obtained my associate degree RN. (All the prerequisites take about another year of school but you may already have these...?) Good luck in your decision making! Jenny, APRN

Just bought this pen this week because it triggered memories of charting by color, depending on which 8 hour shift..

I have been a registered nurse for 23 years and decided at age 45 to go for my FNP MSN. I will be graduating in December (2 months away!!) at the age of 47. I never dreamed I would go back to school but at age 45 it hit me, I have at least 20 years of career ahead of me, God willing, and I want to do more. I'm so glad I went for it! I have had countless people along the way comment on how inspiring that is for them. One lady around my age who has been an ultrasound tech for 20+ years decided to go back to PA school as a result. You should definitely go for it!

Does anyone have insight / experience with Oklahoma Christian University RN to BSN program ? The program is competency based, work at your own pace, but wondering if anyone has completed the program, and what did you think ? would you do it again ?