Rn or LPN Help

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I was wondering if I could recieve some advice on what would be a better avenue for me. I graduated in August of 07 from NHCTC Nashua with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Since starting school I have been working in the field and I want to continue school but I want to be in the Nursing field. My question is whether I should go straight towards an RN degree or LPN to start off with? I know that NHCTC Nashua offers an RN program and from looking at the application It may take me a few semesters of courses before I could be excepted into the program along with taking the test. With St. Joseph's Nursing school im confused if they only offer LPN or if they do offer RN. Plus Im not sure what would be better.

If Im talking in circles, sorry. Im just trying to figure out what would be a better way to go about doing this. Should I start of with my LPN or just get my RN. I have heard it would be better and easier for me to go for my RN rather then the LPN.

Help? Should I just stick with NHCTC Nashua and try and get into their Nursing program?

[Jules A, MSN]

Hi,

I'd inquire about admissions. Many nursing programs have long wait lists or numerous applicants all trying for the same limited spaces. Sometimes its not a matter of which program would be better but which one you can get into. I would think that many of your gen ed classes would transfer for either the LPN or RN program. Either the RN or LPN program would be a good start, imo. Good luck.

[vashtee, RN]

Check out the hiring trends for LPNs in your state. In some places, they are being phased out, so they are having a hard time finding work.

[purple1953reading]

At most associate or jr. colleges, the program is two years, in our state, and after the first year, you can take LPN boards, and then the second year, qualifies for the RN boards. GOOD LUCK

[Itshamrtym]

I guess it also depends on what your future career goals are. Alot of postions these days require a BSN. But as someone else mentioned some schools have waiting lists. There aren't enough clinical instructors to go around. I was a LPN for eight years before becoming a RN (ADN) 2.5 years ago. My goal was to become an RN, but didn't get accepted that semester so I went with the LPN. This was great for me at the time. I went to a vocational center that took in adults, if and when the high school students didn't make it. It was an awsome experience to see these very young ladies achieve there goals and become professional woman. One even bought a house right out of high school. I found that some people don't respect LPN's at all. This was discourageing. Plus, you do most of the same skills, but get paid much less. Good luck with what ever you decide. Get all of the education that you can. Take care.KEEP UP POSTED WITH WHAT YOU DECIDE!!!