Straight 2 RN or LPN to RN?? Which is better?

SNIXRN · Jul 14, 2008

Straight to RN. :nurse:

cancergirl24 · Jul 14, 2008

Straight to RN.

Hi AZSamantha:nuke: May I ask why you feel that straight to RN is better??:redpinkhe

Audrey28 · Jul 14, 2008

I myself just chose to go straight for the RN- I don't know which is better or if there is one that is "better" just seems like the right choice for me- I'd like to see what other people think too though...

Dancinagain · Jul 14, 2008

If you have the time to go right to RN, go for it. If you feel like you would like to get a job faster go for your LPN and then do a LPN-RN bridge.

The good part is most employers will pay for your schooling if you do that. :yeah:

I don't think anyway is particularly "better". You just need to figure out which is best for you.

FA to CRNA2b · Jul 14, 2008

Straight to RN.

LPN to RN only if you have constraints.

msdeannah · Jul 14, 2008

The only way I will do LPN to RN is if I can't get into an ASN program in my state. My ultimate goal is to be a RN so it seems like RN is the most cost effective way to do it. And all in all I think it will be quicker also. But I don't think one is better either.

Kimberley.RN · Jul 14, 2008

Personally I'll be applying to LVN and RN programs, and take whichever one comes first. I don't think there's any *one* right answer ~ you need to do what works for you. Good luck on your decision!

KarmaInMotion · Jul 15, 2008

go for what you want. also, some schools allow you to sit for LPN boards at the halfway point, but you still continue on the RN program. additionally, some hospitals will hire you as a CNA/or equivalent title after your first semester of RN school. Look around you for options. search your locl area online or call HR. Be it time, money or experience, nothing beats the feeling of going for what you want and accomplishing it. Strive and drive!

baldee · Jul 15, 2008

Its easy, now that I'm in, I'll spill the beans. The LPN gets immediate hands on expertise, which the RN may take a while to master; and reducing liabilities is enhanced with repetition expertise (LPN) and knowledge (RN).

Also do a present value analysis of cash flows. Say the average of $42K and $54K, for LPN and RN, and map out working during your ADN (etc...). My CC will reduce one semester, so the year for LPN is offset by half in LPN to RN bridge program. Now you may have slippage of one semester taking LPN test, but look at the probablity of getting in ADN with 3.8 average??? That may take unknown semester delays, while changing diapers as CNA? And taking A & P I/II in LPN may help breeze through ADN courses both in Summer semester - ???

In addition, multiple ways to get RN after LPN and making money too! Eyeballing without probabilities analyzed, it looks like more experience, at least $60K more cash, and a more broad based experience to get in market smoother.

Now I'm not the sharpest pencil in the stack, but sheesh, if you have to work to get through anyway, come on guys! :clown:

Skylarslaughter · Feb 12, 2011

I'm having the same dilemma! I recently realized in the last 6 months that Nursing is the career path for me, I'm taking my GED in a week and plan to enroll in summer college. However, I will not be able to complete the pre reqs in time for even January admissions :/ Meaning I'd have to wait almost two years to even APPLY to the ADN program...so I've decided to do LPN and take my ADN pre reqs this summer and online throught my LPN training so that I will have a job sooner and be able to work and get practice once I'm in the RN program. PLUS I think the bridging program excepts you faster than the smacking new RN program. An you get more experience I suppose. But it depends on your situation ...(: I wish you well!

stitchincricket · Feb 19, 2011

LPNs are being phased out here and I don't feel like going even longer, so straight tp RN for me, too.