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BumblebeeRN, The reason why I chose the LPN path is because I have applied to several RN programs for the past couple of years and have not been accepted. It is going to be a huge sacrifice but my husband is very supportive and will take care of our child while I am in school or studying. I AM worried about not being able to spend enough time with my son during this time. However, I am more worried about what our future will look like if I don't go to school. I am tired of living paycheck to paycheck and going to a job that I don't like everyday. I know that the RN option is best but I decided not to waste any more time. (I already wasted time when I was younger and that is the main reason I can't get into RN school, low GPA). LPN school will be tough but it's 1 year and I think it will be very rewarding in the end. After that, I will apply immediately for the bridge to RN.

I am hoping to start an LPN program this Aug. Can you tell me a little more about your process to become an LPN? I am 27 years old and feel like this is the best option for me because I want to fulfill my dream but I also need to start making some $$ soon. I will continue to get my RN but at least with my lpn I will already be in the field. Did you work while in the LPN program? If so, what hours did you work? How did you balance school and work? The LPN program I am interested in is either from 7 am - 3pm or 4 pm - 10 pm. I have a 3yr old and have to work, I cannot afford to stop working right now. Please advice. Thanks.

I am "hoping" to start an LPN program in August but I'm having a really difficult time figuring out what I'm going to do about work. I have to work. There's no way around that. LPN school is either 7am to 3pm or 4pm-10pm Monday-Friday. I am trying to find a job where I can work 12 hour shifts on the weekends but even still, it seems impossible. Most jobs are 7pm to 7 am. and you have to work min. 3 days a wk. I could do Sat. and Sun. only but really can't afford to work part-time. I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and I know that I have to make sacrifices but it just seems that timing is always off for me. Any advice? What kind of jobs did you have while going to nursing school? How did you make it work?

How do you do it? I am "hoping" to start an LPN program in August but I'm having a really difficult time figuring out what I'm going to do about work. I have to work. There's no way around that. LPN school is either 7am to 3pm or 4pm-10pm Monday-Friday. I am trying to find a job where I can work 12 hour shifts on the weekends but even still, it seems impossible. Most jobs are 7pm to 7 am. and you have to work min. 3 days a wk. I could do Sat. and Sun. only but really can't afford to work part-time. Any advice? I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and know that I have to make sacrifices but it just seems that timing is always off for me.

It's been a while since this post but I was wondering if you ever got into the LPN program at Mercy. If so, could you tell me more about the program and the whole process? Any info. will be greatly appreciated.