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I searched this school and it's located in the Philippines, no even in the U.S. It's accredited with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Still not in the U.S. Unless it's not the same school us posted.

After completing the program, you will get an Associate degree, not in nursing but an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS). As long as you pass the NCLEX-RN and have your license, it is just as good as an ADN. Universities accept it and so do employers!

I never understood why people say "once you start working you'll have a hard time returning to school"...or something to that effect. Working is what made me want to go back to school. Being an LVN is great, but so many doors open when you are an RN, and then BSN, and so on. If your in it for the money, then yeah...it's hard to give it up. If Being an effective nurse is who you want to be, LVN, RN, or FNP...or even DNP, you will do what you gotta do to increase your knowledge and get better each day. For some it's getting a higher degree, for others it's certification, or experience, etc... Are you in a hurry because you're trying to get to some place that you imagine yourself being as an FNP? Prestige of being one? Or are you wanting to learn, grow and be the best that you can be at whatever level you're at. I know many RNs with college education, degrees, and credentials. Yet they are clueless...I refer to them as Retarded Nurses. And I also know LVNs, who can run circles around them with their knowledge and skills. Now, this is just my opinion...Go at a pace that will allow you to learn and be a better nurse, and not just accumulate titles!

Thank you very much for all of the advice. When I was in the LVN program I felt like I had to lose my common sense to be able to grasp nursing concepts. I take it I'm in for more of that this time around also. I was so glad to be out of school, but just recently I've been feeling bored. I will go back to the basics, and review nursing concepts. Thanks again for the reminder!

It depends on your situation. If you can afford to go through to get your BSN for however long it takes and you have the support system at home, financially and otherwise, I say do it. If not, there's nothing wrong with taking it one step at a time. There are so many RN to BSN bridge programs online, you can find one with the least amount of pre-reqs. I noticed that there are so many schools offering Nursing online. Even schools like Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and Duke University in NC. Granted these schools are expensive, but this is just to show you that you can find a very reputable school. Check with your State's BON for a list within your area if you prefer to stay local. If you take the traditional route, you may be taking several courses at once, but many (if not all) of the online programs are set up so that you take one course every 5weeks. I think that is less stressful. This will allow you to get some experience under your belt while you continue your education. Some of these schools have multiple start dates, which means that you don't have to waste an entire semester waiting to get in. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck.

Hello everyone, I will start in the LVN to RN bridge program in January. I've taken every pre-req for any nursing program I may pursue it the future, even for my BSN. I was supposed to start in September, but due to over-admission, I was benched until the January class starts. I've been keeping pretty busy with work, but even that is getting slow. I did LTC for 6months and now I'm a hospice nurse doing crisis care, but there hasn't been a lot of work lately. I hate the idea of going back into a nursing home just to keep busy, so I'm thinking I could start preparing for the program. My question is for those who are going through it or have been through it...what can I do in the meantime as I wait for my classes to start? I've got my NCLEX-RN review books as well as books for the first three courses, but with no syllabus, I don't even know where to start. Any suggestion is appreciated.