What To Do??!!

I think the reason you are hearing 50/50 is because this is a coin toss...

I can only tell you my experience. I started school in 2005, was on the waiting list for about a year. During that time I finished my pre-reqs. I did not work as a CNA during this time, personal choice.

I finished my LPN courses through our local technical college, took my LPN boards in February and have been working as an LPN since. I have also continued my education and will graduated in December, eligible to take my boards to my a licensed RN shortly after that.

I'm starting school to finish my BSN in the fall of 2009. I have a previous degree in Biology and was told it would be a year full time. I wanted to go straight on, but am finding I need a little time off and need to be able to work full time, as my DH is also a full-time student right now and things are tight $$$

I do plan on going on to complete my master's degree after that.

I don't regret going this route--I found it to be the best of both worlds. I'm getting experience that is helping develop my nursing skills and which has helped my confidence. I also did not take any time between LPN and RN.

I am new here and I need some help... Well i am 21 years old. I am married and we have a 12 month old daughter. I started a 6 weeks program to become a CNA and a CHHA... I am very eager to learn more and pursue in the medical field. I really need to start making money soon because before this i attended a private culinary school and that left me a massive student loan to pay for. I didnt regret going there, I LOVE TO COOK. But i just dont want to work as a cook. Well back to my question... I was wondering, in my situation, would it be better to go to an LVN program after or go straight to RN??? I have heard 50/50 and I see the good and bad of each decision but i really need help..... Thank you!!

i would recommend sticking with the cna class, work as a cna, pay some bills, and try to fit in some of the rn pre-req's. everyone is different, this is my very very personal opinion. i myself want the better job opportunity and variety that the rn offers.

There are some schools that 1/2 way through classes you can sit for the LPN boards and if pass work as an LPN but continue to go to school for your RN. My college was like this: 7 quarters to RN, but after 4 you could take your boards for LPN.

This was a community college by the way.

Hope that helps

Pat