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Thanks dlmickley. Awesome, I am glad to know that others have done it. That helps a lot in making the decision. I know it will be difficult but I am sure(like you said) that it will be worth it. I would rather go ahead and finish up the RN instead of waiting. I am sure having an RN will give me a lot more opportunities than the LPN. I will remember to take school one day at a time. Thanks again.

Hi Everyone, Well, I start my nursing LPN program in a little over a week.:chuckle I am really excited. I did find out that I can transfer to one of the Maricopa Community Colleges and try to get in Block 3 for the RN program when I am finished. Have any of you been in this program? I was wondering because I didn't know if it would be really hard to work part time and finish the program for RN at Maricopa Community Colleges. I am sure I will need to work so we can afford to live in AZ. I also have a husband and two children. Any advice? Really want to go all the way. Thanks for all the info. Sylvia

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Well, I couldn't come up with money to finish college with an RN but I took the NET test and I have been accepted into the LPN program which I was able to get grant money for. I start in August and will finish in October. This school says that I can transfer to another school and get my RN in an extra year. I have considered working in AZ and as an LPN and going back to get an RN. Not sure now. Does anyone know what the starting salary is for a new grad LPN in AZ? Or are there any schools that an LPN can go to for a year and get their RN? Just trying to see what would be best for my family. Thanks. Syl

Hi, I am new to the forums here but had a pre entrance nursing question. I am applying for an LPN school but also still have a chance to stay in college(only 6 hours left to graduate) and get a double major and graduate with a Psychology and bachelors(RN) in nursing. It will actually take me about a year and a half more to finish college with a bachelors in nursing. I was so wanting to get an LPN and get moved back to AZ. I guess my question is if any of you had a choice to go either route(keep in mind I haven't been accepted to either nursing program yet) which would you choose? I could possibly be accepted into the LPN program(find out in June) but with the Bachelors in Nursing I wouldn't find out for another year. I am having a hard time deciding and thought maybe any advice may help. Thanks, Sylvia:uhoh3: