Which would be better...going to LPN school and then to RN school or going to RN school right away?

Question

I am planning on changing directions in school. I started out a gen. ed. student, and now I have decided that nursing is the way. I have 2 years of college out of the way, and so obviously, I don't want to be stuck in college the rest of my life. : ) I want the fastest and most practical way.

Answer 1

With 2 yrs of college under your belt, I'd definetly go for your RN right away. No reason to do the LPN-  unless being a LPN is what you want and you'd be happy to stop there.  If your long term goal is to be a RN, then just work on that right now

Answer 2

Go straight into the RN program. If you do the LPN first, you will take longer to get the RN done, not to mention is won't be very cost effective that way. If you've already done some college why not look into the Bachelor of Nursing program? You may have some of the courses done already (ie english). Good luck!

Answer 3

Go straight for the RN program.

Answer 4

If you know you want to be an RN, try as hard as you can to get into an RN program. Don't waste time with an LPN program unless the RN programs have a huge wait list and the LPN to RN programs don't.

If you've already got two years of college done, you should consider transfering to a university and earning your BSN. Either way you will be in school for another two years (as nursing programs are sequenced and cannot be complete in less), so you might as well hold the higher degree at the end of it.

Start contacting all the schools that offer RN programs in your area, ask them how competative admission is - how many students apply vs. how many spots they have, the average admissions GPA, their pre-reqs, etc., then start applying at the schools most likely to fit for you.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I don't know a whole lot about this, but since you already have 2 years of college, it seems to me you should go for the RN.  What if you go for the LPN and then wish you'd done the RN?  This way, just get it done and start doing the job you want to do.  

And, btw, good for you!  I have such great respect for those who choose the nursing profession.

Answer 6

RN right away/

Answer 7

It really depends on your personality. Only you know if you will return to school if you  do the LPN program and make plans to return for RN. Also, it will give you a taste of nursing. to see if you want the additional education and responsibility.   Some people need the money sooner than others too.