Should I do lpn

[Blehman]

Okay so I originally wanted to do lpn and then do an lpn to rn bridge program. The lpn program I've found and began signing up for is 14 months long. I did more research and discovered two things. For the Miami Dade lpn to rn program having the lpn under your belt only knocks off one semester of college. And I'd rather study to go straight to p.a.

I don't have much time to decide because the lpn program begins in November. I was also considering just applying to start working towards my rn, bsn, or pa. At Miami Dade bc it offers all of then. Classes would start in January. And the difference between doing lpn and going straight to Miami Dade time wise would be and extra semester for myself... since lpn starts sooner that's how it ends up evening out.

I'm just not sure if getting the lpn license would be a waste of time?

I messed up my GPA my first semester in college so it's not that great and I hear admission into nursing programs is tough. And my GPA is a 2.6 I believe. I have my math, biology without the lab, pyscholoygy, and my English classes done. Miami Dade's pre req's before the nursing classes would definitely help boost my gpa. I've usually always had good greats so it kinda hurts but I think I can make a come back..... the school I was attending online 'UF' says I owe them money for fall 2016 classes I signed up for back in February and I didn't even know... it's complicated. But I signed my petition to not be held liable for the fees, I just have to wait on teachers to sign it in. I'm worried it'll take too long and I won't be able to go to Miami Dade in the spring. I don't have the money on me to pay the fees, and uf won't release my transcripts until the fee is paid...

I however can do the lpn program and have more time to deal with that financial situation....

Maybe I could find a job as an lpn while I get my degree in pa????

What should I do? What path should I be taking???

[lvnforschool]

Only you can answer that question. But I know here in Cali you have to have so many hours as a practicing nurse/ or in the field" to start a Pa program. Hope that helps.