Question about RN programs

It really depends on where you live. I would guess that most have either a wait list or competative admissions. We have three ADN programs in my area, two have wait lists (one being 2 years right now) and the other is competative admission (most qualified, by their standards). The last one is also by far the most expensive, but waiting isn't cheap either:) I am not sure how hard it is to get into an LPN/LVN program but the LPN-RN bridge programs near me also have a long wait. BSN programs were also competative with no wait list.

My advice, check with the schools you are interested in and weigh your options carefully. Everything is different everywhere it seems:)

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Wait lists at community colleges always seem to be longer, mainly because it's way cheaper than going the BSN or private school route. I agree that it will depend on what area you will be attending school in. If you do decide to go for LVN just make sure the classes will transfer to a RN program, particularly if you will be at a private/vocational school.

Apply to several schools. You never know what opportunity can arise. I am in a year sooner than expected. I waited 6 months. So special funding created 12 more openings and we filled out a special application. There were 47 that applied. I was one of the 12 picked. My friends will either get in January 07 or Aug 07.

Do the RN, if you do the LPN you'll regret it and wish you'd just went straight through for the extra year.

Not all community colleges have waiting lists. Some will flat out reject you and you will have to re-apply the following session. If I get rejected for the Spring 2007 this November, I will have to re-apply in January for Fall 2007 of next year ....

I think I prefer it this way ... Waiting lists and lottery systems do not seem fair to me. They are more like first-come-first-serve rather then giving spots to the better students.

At least in my case I am able to improve myself in some way as a student if I am rejected on academics (or not being as competitive) rather then deal with luck. I am not a lucky person, I am a hard worker.

The program I was accepted to was competitive entry, based on cumulative GPA of prerequisite and core classes, with no waiting list, per se. However, students that were accepted but did not pass their outstanding classes with a grade of a C or better get the boot, and their position is offered to the next applicant with the highest GPA.

It really just depends on where you live. It seems like every place does something a little bit different. Contact the schools near you and find out what they suggest. Good luck!!