The easiest way to become a R.N

111th, ADN, LPN · Apr 9, 2015

I don't this there is an "easy" way. The quickest way would be to go to a for-profit school that included prereqs alongside the nursing courses. Be aware that Valencia has a 2 year wait list and all the schools in the area are extremely competitive. Good luck!

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Apr 9, 2015

I agree with the PP, there is no easy way. If you want fast you can always get your LVN then bridge to RN. But I don't know how glutted FL is with nurses or how difficult it is to get into a nursing program.

sosomiami · Apr 9, 2015

yes, I meant quickest. I know theres nothing easy about nursing, lol. OMG i didn't know Orlando was a competitive area. My husband got offered a really good job there thats the ONLY reason I'm moving. Miami isn't all that better tho.

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Apr 9, 2015

I'd look up both RN & LVN programs around FL & see what the requirements are & if there's a waitlist. I'd also see what the probability is to get a job after graduation & passage of your NCLEX. Good luck!

sosomiami · Apr 9, 2015

Thanks.

Julius Seizure · Apr 9, 2015

I would not suggest going to a for profit in Florida because they arent well respected down there and there are employers that will just toss your application out. I would suggest calling around to programs and asking about wait times to start.

LondonFog, BSN · Apr 9, 2015

I suggest looking at community colleges in the county you're planning to move to. I live in Broward County Florida and currently attend Broward College and they have the 2 year ADN course (keep in mind it would require approx.. 1 year of prereqs). This college has an amazing reputation and graduates are hired locally due to this and the high NCLEX pass rate. There are tons of other private colleges in the area...I mean tons...ads on every bus stop and radio station...these RNs do not get hired easy though and it's lots of more money. The RN program at Broward College is about $9K. It's full time and there are 3 campuses serving the county with admissions 3x a year and no wait list. Basically if you meet the entry requirements you would most likely be accepted. Being accepted is the easy bit...it's getting out the other end in one piece that's the challenge. This program is supposed to shape you into a brilliant nurse, think critically, and pass the NCLEX. That's why their graduates get hired much faster than others in the area! I have classmates that have gone the LPN- RN route also, the LPN courses here are 12 mos. and through a local technical/vocational school then they apply for the RN program which is about 14 mos. I just got into the program for May ADN :) Best of luck.

I would not suggest going to a for profit in Florida because they arent well respected down there and there are employers that will just toss your application out. I would suggest calling around to programs and asking about wait times to start.

Sippie · Apr 10, 2015

It won't be easy and expect to work as a tech or something patient care related while you are in school. Also shoot for a BSN if you wanna come to FL because many to most hospitals now want Magnet Status here and this is the trend. So they are gonna only be hiring BSN. Some are already requiring ADNs to go back for a BSN if they want to keep their jobs. So its not gonna be fast either. It is competitive in FL but it is that way everywhere now. I know BSNs who worked while in school and are now going for Masters degrees because they still can't get jobs as a nurse here in FL. They did everything right but the market is slow. Gone are the days when the recruiters were calling your house asking when you were graduating and taking your boards because they needed a warm body to work pronto lol.

There is no nursing shortage right now but there may be when/if the older nurses decide to retire. Many cannot due to the economy and losses of savings, spousal jobs, retirement plans, etc. and they don't have to because the law is on their side as long as they can work competently.