Should I apply to an LPN program?

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So I was accepted into a BSN program for this fall but have to pay out of state tuition. I am starting to realize that with my megar CNA salary and two kids in daycare I will not be able to afford nursing school in the fall. However there is one community college in my home state that is still taking applications for their LPN program in the fall. It is first come first serve so I'm not even sure if I will get my application in in time, they only have four spots open. If I do get it all of the tuition and supplies will be paid for by grants so I will not have to worry about scholarships or loans.

So should I move back in with my parents and try to become an LPN this fall or should I stay on my own and apply again for the BSN program next year and hope I get in again? What would you do?

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.

What would change next year if you get into the BSN program? Would you be able to afford moreso than now?

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I would be considered a resident and my tuition would decrease from close to 20k down to less than 5k for the school year! The in state tuition can be paid with a pell grant. The out of state tuition is more than grants and loans combined.

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.

Oh, ok, I get it. With ya now :)

That's a tough one...I know it's a gamble seeing if you'll get into the program again next year. If you have no desire to work as an LPN, I would consider waiting and reapplying next year and applying to an ADN program, just in case.

The only way I'd consider the LPN route is if you can do it in a year and immediately go into a RN program. If you have to wait to apply or work first, there's not really a time saving benefit.

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The school with the LPN program has no work requirement for their LPN-RN bridge *if* you graduate from their LPN program. If you are from a different program you have to work for a year first. The only thing I would have to do is pass the NCLEX-PN and the TEAS then the quarter after I graduate the LPN program I would start the RN program. I'm still not sure if I can get my application in in time but I'm going to go for it now!

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.
The school with the LPN program has no work requirement for their LPN-RN bridge *if* you graduate from their LPN program. If you are from a different program you have to work for a year first. The only thing I would have to do is pass the NCLEX-PN and the TEAS then the quarter after I graduate the LPN program I would start the RN program. I'm still not sure if I can get my application in in time but I'm going to go for it now!

Oh, well then I'd definitely give it a go! Good luck! A work requirement could set you off course, but without it you should be able to reach your goal in the same time frame!

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It appears you've made up your mind. :) Let us know how it works out and good luck.

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