Would love some input.. take LVN boards or??

[abbyc]

I graduated from an LVN program back in 2014. Due to life happening, work, and being unmotivated, I never took my boards. Now that I’m in my late 20’s and I am no longer content with my current career anymore, I’m ready to take a turn in my career/education. I would love some input.. debating on whether I should take my LVN boards (would need to take refresher/review courses prior) or go straight to RN (accelerated BSN program maybe?) I know there is a huge difference in money but I was told by other nurses that time is also everything especially now that I’m older and RN school can eventually be paid off. Not sure which route I should take

[oldie, CNA, LVN]

Do the LVN boards first that way you can bridge to RN in only one year instead of the full 2 years. It might also help you point wise. 

[abbyc]

3 minutes ago, oldie said:

Do the LVN boards first that way you can bridge to RN in only one year instead of the full 2 years. It might also help you point wise. 

Thank you for your input. I see you are an LVN, do you work as one and if so, how do you like it? 

[oldie, CNA, LVN]

2 hours ago, abbyc said:

Thank you for your input. I see you are an LVN, do you work as one and if so, how do you like it? 

I like it you can get into many different things, im in a step up program now only one more semester left. Having the lVN license helped me to get in the RN program quicker, plus I only have to do one year. And depending on what state you live in they even have LVN-BSN.

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

What are your academic strengths? ASN programs are very competitive and you will be going up against straight-A students. Plus you’ll most likely need to repeat your science courses either way. If you’re not very strong in the sciences, it may take you equally as long to get a seat in either approach. Review each program’s requirements, do a self-assessment of your chances of succeeding based on the level of difficulty, and decide from there. 

Either way, entry into a bridge or traditional program at this point is about a year away, right? So get started on the refresher course. LVN education is what you already have on hand...might as well use it...unless you’re planning on beginning core courses in January for whatever lies ahead. If that’s the case application deadlines are fast-approaching. Best of luck to you!

[abbyc]

30 minutes ago, NotMyProblem MSN said:

What are your academic strengths? ASN programs are very competitive and you will be going up against straight-A students. Plus you’ll most likely need to repeat your science courses either way. If you’re not very strong in the sciences, it may take you equally as long to get a seat in either approach. Review each program’s requirements, do a self-assessment of your chances of succeeding based on the level of difficulty, and decide from there. 

Either way, entry into a bridge or traditional program at this point is about a year away, right? So get started on the refresher course. LVN education is what you already have on hand...might as well use it...unless you’re planning on beginning core courses in January for whatever lies ahead. If that’s the case application deadlines are fast-approaching. Best of luck to you!

I’m personally better when it came to clinicals and getting hands on experience rather than lectures. 
 

Any LVN refresher/review materials that you would recommend? 

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

9 minutes ago, abbyc said:

I’m personally better when it came to clinicals and getting hands on experience rather than lectures. 
 

Any LVN refresher/review materials that you would recommend? 

I wouldn’t have a clue! My LPN years took place with Ole Flo back in the dark ages!?? For my RN NCLEX eleven years ago, I used Kaplan’s Strategies, Practices, and Review.

Reach out to your former school and ask to speak with an advisor or instructor. They could give you the best recommendations for review programs.