It is a better way to go than going to school for RN first. When you graduate, you will be able to get a job in a nursing home, mental health clinic and get some experience while you train for your RN. At least this way, by the time you graduate as an RN you will always have 1+ year of experience. I know many LPNs who however choose not to get their RN and are very happy working as LPN's. Many are just as or more knowledgeable than the RN's. So its a win-win situation doing LPN first! Good luck in your endeavours!