I was in a similar situation. I lacked three classes to apply for a BSN program. I decided to go ahead and get my RN then work toward my BSN. I decided I would rather suffer another year at LPN wages -vs- two-three by the time I got my BSN. Last semester I took two of the three science classes I needed I applied for an LPN-RN program in Nov...was accepted in Dec. I started classes today...I am in the LPN-RN transition class plus I am taking my last science. Hopefully I will pass both of these and continue with the RN program with an anticipated grad date in nine months. Good luck with your decision.