Hello, I am seeking advice. Currently, I am not working. Right now, I am thinking about becoming an LPN and after working for a while, take the LPN-RN progression program at a local college. In order to become an LPN at my local school, I have to finish a CNA program first. The CNA program is 10 weeks and the LPN program is 1 year. A RN program is typically 2 years. Is it possible to work as a CNA or find some type of job in the healthcare field while in a RN program? I was thinking the time I spent to only become an LPN, I could of been half way done with nursing school. Which is the best option? I am only receiving government benefits, I've been doing too much looking for a regular job, and I'm getting nowhere.