KentuckyLady

Thanks so much! That is really helpful. I might have to look into my decisions a bit more. It may be more beneficial for me to do LPN-RN at a local (about an hour away) school vs. online. Something to think about :) Thanks! KentuckyLady

Thank you very, very much. :) I am actually contemplating trying to switch into the RN program. Are you at Bluegrass? I know the programs are really competitive, so I am trying to take all my prereq's this semester and apply for the RN and CROSS MY FINGERS! I will be attending one of the KCTCS schools. Any helpful tips on getting accepted? KentuckyLady

Thank you very much for replying. I am trying not to even stress about it now. Heck, I am just starting my LPN. That being said, I am an obsessive planner so I am just trying to get my ducks in a row LOL! Thanks again! KentuckyLady :)

I typed out a whole long post and is disappeared Anyway, I asked this on the LPN board and was directed here since I might get more responses. I want to know if anyone has information on what an LPN can and can't do in KY. I am starting my LPN program this month and realized after my mom asked me that I don't really know the answer to that question. I have read the BON website for KY, and it is very vague, and that tree they use to determine who does what tasks makes it even more fuzzy to me. So, if anyone can give me some answers, or even direct me to a site that has a better explanation, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! KentuckyLady

I am sure it varies from person to person, but is there a guestimate? Years? I am starting school for LPN, and eventually would like to become an RN. However, I don't know how feasible going back to an actual (brick and mortor) college for RN would be after I graduate and have to work full time. The RN programs around here are few and far between, and are ridiculously competitive. There are 2 ADN and 1 BSN program within 1 hour of me, all of which have people fighting tooth and nail to get in. One has less than 100 slots with 600-700 applicants. Anyway, I was just reading on here about some of the online RN options for LPN's, and I thought that maybe after graduating LPN and working hands-on, it might be a decent option for me (I have done distance learning for a few classes in the past and did well). So, my question is, how long do these programs take? Are they very self paced? I am pretty highly motivated, and I know I can work well on my own (I have worked as a medical transcriptionst at home for 5 years), so I don't worry that I wouldn't be able to stay on task. I just wonder how feasible it is when you are working AND trying to do the program. TIA! Any and all advice, comments, and suggestions, etc are always appreciated! KentuckyLady :)