is it wise to do lpn first then rn online?

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Hi everyone!

I am considering doing a 12 month LPN course and then do an online lpn-rn course, while i work as an LPN. Have any of you taken this route and is it a good idea? I will be moving to Charlotte, North Carolina so any advice related to this state will be immensely appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!:bow::bow:

Falon, I feel you. I am in your same shoe. The good thing though is that once you gewt your associates from EC, you can apply for their Masters program for people with a BA already. This is my plan.

Supermodelnurse2b, the answer lies in if you have any pre-reqs for the general education component and if your LPN program is college based. In NY, we have LPN programs that can be taken at a college and the credits can transfer over to EC without a problem. If your school is vocational you may not and will have to take CLEP or EC exams to fulfill the general ed component

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Wow, this process is so fascinating. I feel lucky to have you guys to give me advice. Can someone in Charlotte tell me where to do my lpn so i can enroll in Excelsior right after completion. Much Appreciated!

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Specializes in Internal Medicine, Home Health, Med-Surg.

Hey Supermodel.....I am also in NC. I am also an LPN. And, I am also doing the LPN/RN transition--via Excelsior. North Carolina BOX accepts Excelsior, as well as Univ of Phoenix if u choose to get your BSN from them.

If you have not been working in the medical firled, I think you are choosing the best way to go about being a nurse. Some people may think they want to be a nurse, incest 4 years then decide they hate it. I was a Med Asst for over 13 years and decided I was doing too much to not get the recognition or pay of being a nurse--so I went back to school.

Its a long and tough road but wellllllll worth it. As long as you have a good support system, u can do it!!!

Best of luck to you!!!

Teeta

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I would highly advise to get your LVN first. That's the way I did it and I have absolutely NO regrets.

I got my LVN license when I was 35 and my RN license when I was 40. I had to work full-time both times through (but would not advise that anyone do this) AND I had a family. It can be done. I would highly advise against the online route for your LVN to RN education, though. It may work for some but I felt as though I was at an advantage by having the classroom setting.

Best of luck to you. Decide what's going to work best for you and go for it!!!

I am a newbie here and I would like to know what is the difference between a LPN and a LVN?

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LVN is IV certified. You are trained on starting IV's.

Some states require more training than what is included in your LPN program to be IV certified, just depends.

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
i am a newbie here and i would like to know what is the difference between a lpn and a lvn?

they are the exact same thing.

lpn = licensed practical nurse

lvn = licensed vocational nurse

most states use the title lpn. i think california and texas use lvn.

for example, if an lpn from new york moves to california, s/he will be called lvn and vice versa.

angel

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Ooops, I was misinformed in the past. Sorry! Thanks for the correct info. So it's LVN or LPN with IV Certification?

Thanks,

Rhonda

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Specializes in Internal Medicine, Home Health, Med-Surg.

you are not iv certified in either--it is a separate course.

hope this helps!

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I went to Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City MO and the IV Certification was part of our LPN evening/weekend course. I start IV's and have the certificate that states I can do so. However, if I want to take an LPN position in Kansas, that state requires additional hours of IV Certification and I'm not sure what else. In Missouri I am certified to start IV's.

I know of seperate courses offered for IV Certification, I guess Penn Valley chooses to include it in their course, and the fee is included.

Thanks,

Rhonda

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well everything has its pros and cons...

Pros

-You will be more experienced when you go to your RN program

-It will be faster for you to get your ADN (going to a CC will take you forever to get into the nursing program...here in CA i believe 1-2 years )

Cons

-the only thing that i can think of is you will owe a lot of money. tuiton for LPN/LVN is really expensive...here in CA it averages 18-25 depends on wat school you go to... i loaned 25g for my tuiton...that how expensive it is

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Your post was encouraging thank you. I am 26 and just deciding to go to Nursing school. I have just applied today and now need to take the pre-req's. I work at NASA now and I am petrafied to do this. But I will regret it if I dont. So thank you.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

I'm an LPN certified to put IV's in in the hospital I work. I did my LPN at a traditional school, now doing my RN online (distance Learning) and I LOVE IT!!!! I don't think I could have gone back to a traditional school even if I wanted to. I work full time, I have a child and loads of responsibilities I put on hold to do my LPN.

If you can't wait to get into RN programs, and want to get into nursing I would suggest this route to anyone who asks. Sure if your young and just out of HS then by all means do it the traditional way, but if you want to get experience and start earning some money then LPN is the way. Yes it costly, I think my program is now $18,000, get financial aid or loans but if you can DO IT.

Excelsior College is doing something for me that is worth more than gold, giving me a quality education at a low cost and the chance to spend time with my family.

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