Would you go the traditional BSN route after LPN.

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I am just curious as to who would do this or who have already done this.

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That is something I've been pondering because I'm really interested at completing my BSN at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and they don't have an RN-BSN program :unsure:

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Yes I also wanted to do traditional bsn after my LPN.

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I would not. Why would I when it could be done in as little as two years elsewhere, acen(nlnac) accredited and all? Just my opinion :)

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I would! The benefits far out weigh the amount of time it takes to earn the degree. You'll earn more, find better jobs with more ease. Most places are asking for RNs to have their BSN rather than the 2yr associates. Or so I am told by all my professors and job postings.

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My plan is to finish lpn school, then finish taking my last rn prereqs while i work as an lpn to gain more nursing experience and make more money then I do now as a cna, but with all my prereqs done and an lpn I would be able do a bridge program or be able to test out the first year of an rn program. Hopefully i can do a program where I can go straight for the bsn or else ill have to do a RN-bsn program too.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

My plan is to enter the traditional bsn program after I graduate from my Lvn program.

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Specializes in Sub-Acute Nursing.

Well I'll say if financially your doing it all on your own then the best route to do is go through the LPN program. Once your done with that program get a job as an LPN and take a bridge program to get your bachelors degree as an RN. Doing this will give you the experience as a nurse and also will help you pay for your schooling to become an RN. This is the route that I'm taking so hey hope this helps you out.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

I went to a traditional accelerated part time BSN program. I could've tested out of the first 2 semesters; but I didn't; I updated my education and scope of practice; it was worth it. :yes:

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I plan on doing the LPN/BSN bridge

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Definitely LPN-BSN! I start LPN school in Jan 2014 and plan to attend a school with a LPN-BSN right after (God willing). The nursing field is competitive especially if you only have a ASN.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I would rather but there isn't an online school I trust. I trust the community college I'm applying at to get my ADN. After I get my RN license & start working I can always get my BSN & have my employer pay for it.

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