RNs who bridged from LPN to RN

amgRN, ASN, BSN, RN · Dec 12, 2021

I did not bridge like this, but I did bridge from my ASN to BSN. I found it much easier than nursing school the first time. As an LPN, you should already know basic procedures, common meds and disorders, and medical terminology. You will have a lot to learn, but hopefully it will be less overwhelming.

That being said, if you chose an accelerated program, you may find it as or more difficult than your LPN program. If you are not set on your BSN, you may find an LPN to ASN program more manageable.

There is no real way for anyone else to compare experiences for you since LPN and RN (ASN and BSN) programs are so different and everyone learns differently. Do your research, talk with students of the school or program you are considering if possible, and make an appointment and talk with the school you are considering.

Hope that helps!

~amg

AppleRosele, ASN · Dec 23, 2021

It was much easier. I had more time to study, more time off, less in class time since I chose hybrid.
Only new skills were IV push and blood products.

It was easier than I expected. I’m a good test taker and I learned the knowledge in PN.

I barely studied. A lot was work to learn to critically think, apply and analyze knowledge which is what we learned already.

some professors try to retrain LPN’s. Luckily my professors didn’t look down on my experience and actually valued it so did my classmates.

I met a few other LPNs in the program had tons of disrespect for Practical Nursing. But I think overall my ability, professionalism and skills made a lot of my classmates feel comfortable with me and ask for guidance.

I had 2-3 weeks between quizzes, the to be tested information available online.lClinical two days a week. Overall, it was like working 3 days a week. 2 days clinical, 1 day working on care plan or reviewing study guides on simple nursing if needed.

I say do it. Find a program that will work for you. I knew going in I needed a fast paced path to graduation. While working as an LPN I finished my prerequisites then applied. I took a 5 week bridge course in the Summer then had a fall and Spring semester. Graduated in less than a year. Going into ADN-BSN accelerated online program.

YourFutureNurse10 · Jan 25, 2022

On 12/23/2021 at 6:06 PM, AppleRosele said:

It was much easier. I had more time to study, more time off, less in class time since I chose hybrid.
Only new skills were IV push and blood products.

It was easier than I expected. I’m a good test taker and I learned the knowledge in PN.

I barely studied. A lot was work to learn to critically think, apply and analyze knowledge which is what we learned already.

some professors try to retrain LPN’s. Luckily my professors didn’t look down on my experience and actually valued it so did my classmates.

I met a few other LPNs in the program had tons of disrespect for Practical Nursing. But I think overall my ability, professionalism and skills made a lot of my classmates feel comfortable with me and ask for guidance.

I had 2-3 weeks between quizzes, the to be tested information available online.lClinical two days a week. Overall, it was like working 3 days a week. 2 days clinical, 1 day working on care plan or reviewing study guides on simple nursing if needed.

I say do it. Find a program that will work for you. I knew going in I needed a fast paced path to graduation. While working as an LPN I finished my prerequisites then applied. I took a 5 week bridge course in the Summer then had a fall and Spring semester. Graduated in less than a year. Going into ADN-BSN accelerated online program.

Can you please give the name of your school? I’m looking to complete LPN then bridge