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Thanks all for your advice! As for the reply about the LPN bridge to RN, my advisor told me I can take A&P 1&2 or I could take just the basic one semester Anatomy to be eligible for LPN. It seems pointless to take A&P 1&2 for LPN, if I got those to out of the way, I would just go for RN because all I'd have left was MicroBio. The only reason I'm thinking it smarter to take the basic A&P is because with my grade as is, I have to drop it. I figure that by taking the basic one maybe I'll have a better foundation and understanding so that while I wait on the LPN list, I can fill up time with classes I would need for RN - if I decided to bridge. If I can find a job in the neonatal while being an LPN the great, and if I feel the need I could simply bridge. If I were to go this route then at least I'd be able to start working as an LPN and have no problems bridging. Oh the joys of thinking out loud! No matter what, as you said there's no way anything I do will ever be "easy". At least I know what I'm going for and that it'll be worth it in the long run! And I agree with you about the LPN/RN dispute. But really you'll find that anywhere. It's just a matter of opinion.... but at this point, all opinions are welcomed - I just have to take it all in and decide what I really want! Thanks again - feel free to tell me more!!

Sorry to repeat this question! I'm new to this site so I guess I didn't realize it was all over the place. I know no one can tell me what to do, but at times I wish they could. School has gotten very frustrating, however I still am very passionate about nursing and feel that is where I'm suposed to be. I think I just wanted some feedback about each area from those who are in both. Your idea to make a pro and con list is a great idea - I guess I really should just sit back and quit thinking about the now and concentrate on my future goals. :innerconf

So is it best for me to withdraw from the A&P class and retake it? My idea was to withdraw and take the basic Anatomy so I could at least be on a list(which would be LPN) for nursing school. While waiting I would retake A&P 1 and 2, so that as soon as I had that complete I would be able to "bridge" to RN. At my school they have a program for LPNs to bridge to RN. Also I would already be on a list and would not have to reapply. Thanks for the advise!

Hi, I'm a freshman at a local college in Colorado Springs going for my nursing degree. I've been working on getting my pre-reqs out of the way so I can get on the waiting list for nursing school. Right now I'm in A&P 1 and not doing so hot! Originally I planned on becoming a RN, but since this class I've started to look at all my options. I've struggled with the Biology classes, but this one is killing me! Right now I'm leaning towards LPN - what's your view on that? I'm afraid I'm going to fail or not pass with a C in my A&P class. I've been advised that if I feel that way that I should withdraw. If I do withdraw I'm thinking about taking the basic A&P class which is required for the LPN program. Once I have that class done I would be put on the list. Since there is a waiting list and since I have to be a full time student - for insurance, I would then fill my time up with getting CNA certified and also would retake the A&P classes. Would taking that basic Anatomy help me in taking A&P the second time? I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do. It seems somewhat logical to me, except I know LPN's are not hired as much as an RN - in hospitals especially, which is what I want to work in. During my senior year of high school last year, I participated in a program at Memorial Hospital called Learning Link. From that experience I discovered a true passion for working in the neonatal unit. While doing a rotation I talked to a nurse who told me about the CNA program and how if I got certified and then went to work at Memorial they would guarantee me a job out of nursing school. With that in mind - if I did pursue the LPN program and after becoming a CNA, would I still have that job at Memorial? I do also understand that LPN's are a step under RN's so they can't be in charge like an RN would, but honestly I'm not concerned about that. I just want to be able to give the bedside care and procedures in a hospital. Please give me any advise! Thank

Hi, I'm a freshman at PPCC going for my nursing degree. I've been getting most of my pre-reqs out of the way so I can get on the waiting list for nursing school. Right now I'm in A&P 1 and not doing so hot! Originally I planned on becoming a RN, but since this class I've started to look at all my options. Right now I'm leaning towards LPN - what's your view on that? I'm afraid I'm going to fail or not pass with a C in my A&P class. I've been advised that if I feel that way that I should withdraw. If I do withdraw I'm thinking about taking the basic A&P class which is required for LPN. Once I have that class done I would be put on the list. Since there is a waiting list, (since I have to be a full time student - for insurance) I would then fill my time up with CNA classes and retaking the A&P classes. Would taking that basic Anatomy help me in taking A&P the second time? I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do. It seems somewhat logical to me, except I know LPN's are not hired as much as an RN - in hospitals especially, which is what I want to work in. I did Learning Link - a program for seniors in high school at Memorial hospital last year. From that experience I discovered a true passion for working in the neonatal unit. While doing a rotation I talked to a nurse who told me about the CNA program and how if I worked for them they would guarantee me a job out of nursing school. With that in mind - if I did pursue the LPN program and after becoming a CNA would I still have that job at Memorial? I do also understand that LPN's are a step under RN's so they can't be in charge like an RN would, but honestly I'm not concerned about that. I just want to be able to give the bedside care and procedures in a hospital. Please give me any advise! Thanks