What's the best route??

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

I stay in California and graduated high school 2003. I goofed up up during my college years (a&p and math didn't pass 2007), dropped out and got CNA 2008. Now getting back into school and finishing summer school (chemistry + english1). I haven't retaken any classes yet which I will. Since I goofed up in the past GPA is low. I spoke with the Dean of Health science and she suggest I do LVN route since gpa doesn't have to be so high. I also made an appt with a nurse advisor next week at the community college to talk about the best route for me.

I would like to know what questions to ask the counselor. I've "heard" that most lvn programs at community college are TWO YEARS and you get a degree? True? Adult schools out here are around 4K for lvn progrm. Their are so many routes/options to go about this and I would like to know any feedback. Thanks

[futureLVN40]

Did the counselor say that if you go from LVN to RN that your GPA won't have to be as high? Or was she suggesting that your only way to be a Nurse is to go for LVN? I'm just wondering because I'm afraid my GPA won't be a 4.0 like they like. I'm planning on going the LVN to RN route but the Sciences really get me. I'm in Fresno, Ca and going to an Adult school for my LVN.

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

I haven't spoken to a nurse counselor yet. I will this week set up an academic plan. I've spoke to the Dean of Health Science on the phone really quick so she was suggesting since gpa was low , that lvn is another option. i know my work experience will help my application, but i need to show my grade improvement from the past to now so thats what i'll be finding out. im also going to call program directors from the schools i want to apply for advice and see what TEAS and GPAs scores they've accepted etc ive heard people with low GPA minimum 2.8 get in with a high entrance exam score. it all depends

[Alisonisayoshi, LVN]

I did LVN through an adult school, 6k. I'm doing it as a route to RN. I plan to bridge right away. The college I am going to bridge at (a community college with a CSU partnership) does allow LVNs to have a 2.0 through all coursework. My grades were actually very good, I'm just older and a lottery scared me to death. I think in your case, it is probably a smart move to get your lvn and then bridge. Do a little research on your own about the employment opportunities in your area for lvn after graduation. Most likely you will want to work for that bridge year, and you should probably male sure that that is a real possibility for you.

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

@Alisonisayoshi

Congratulations for accomplishing the lvn program. I will find out whats the best route and im thinking the lvn to rn and will determine final decision from information from counselor and program director. thats the only thing that makes me cry is that if your a lvn, you have to have one year of experience before applying...