Straight to RN Program or LPN?

[CPaulino]

I'm pondering whether I should continue to search for an accelerate LPN program in NY/NJ or if I should go straight into an RN Program. I have a B.S. degree in an unrelated field. I want to make sure I receive the best out of my nursing education. I'm sure many you had/have this decision to make. Please let me know of your experiences and how you're reaching/reached your decision.

Thank you alll! Many blessing!

[missybear88]

I'm going the LPN route, then do the bridge to get my RN. For me, it's quicker this way. :)

[Lenee925]

Straight to RN

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

I went through the same ordeal and I chose to go for the RN, You won't make as much money as an LPN and with your bachelors degree on top of an Associates in Nursing you would easily move up the ranks and be the boss of a Nursing ward.. etc. I live in NJ and you should bypass any thinking about doing LPN when RN is an option. Good Luck!

-Dara NJ

I personally resent your comment. You are implying that lpns are not an important part of the health care team when they are. Its nurses like you thats going to make my year and half of being a LPN before I get my RN a living hell.

To the OP: hopefully you'll gain enough info. about both programs to make an informed decision. Good luck.

[Lenee925]

I personally resent your comment. You are implying that lpns are not an important part of the health care team when they are. Its nurses like you thats going to make my year and half of being a LPN before I get my RN a living hell.

To the OP: hopefully you'll gain enough info. about both programs to make an informed decision. Good luck.

Funny..I didn't get that from her comment.

[coppertopRN]

I haven't felt any anti-LPN sentiment from any of the postings. Just opinions answering the question that was asked. LPNs are nurses. Its the establishment that has a problem with them. On the floor, in the real world, they do everything the RNs do with very few exceptions.

However, I will say this. If you are "hung up" on it now...you'll be "hung up" on it later and a real PITA about it. Honestly, 99% of RNs don't give a d#$% what your license says. If the time commitment is the same, why do both if you don't have to?

PS: My partner tonight is an LPN in RN school and HATES it! Just wants it over with. I don't think any less of her professionally and she agrees with my opinion on the subject. PS...We're in Jersey, too.