LPN, RN or BSN| The Real Costs & Time | Must Watch| YourFavNurseB
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- I get a lot of questions about whether or not someone should go LPN, RN or BSN. In this video I break down the costs and time of each route. Keep in mind that the figures discussed in this video are based on my location (St.Louis, MO).
Please do your own research in your area. #knowledgeispower
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LPN/LVN program 1st, get nursing license, work(=money, skill building & experience : ) then grow...there are many traditional, distance learning & hybrid(combination of online, classroom & clinical study) ADN & BSN RN options. Time spent progressing is not wasted
Nope because the time is going to pass either way
I like that prospective. You're working while gaining experience.
I agree with this perspective. For me, it makes the most sense. I spent yrs working on prereqs and getting my AS in Sports Med (same prereqs as nursing ADN) but i got sick of waiting (and bartending) so i have chosen to pay for an lvn program bc like you said, ill atleast be making money and gaining experience while i wait. Also, the lvn program i chose fits my family schedule very nicely. Lvns in my area start around 27/hr and top put at 40+/hr. There are tons of bridge programs for lvn to bsn in my area as well. The lvn route is "longer" but when you factor in waiting times and the money im NOT making while i wait, lvn makes the most sense for me and my family. Im making a better wage while i wait and building my skills and resume 👌 i like it lol
I going straight for my ADN. Because I'm too old to wait and I have so availability to take a couple years off to focus on school. I don't wait to go do LPN and in the future don't have the time to further my career.
Facts! Why play with a waiting list when you can be working.
My money can be replaced.. But my time can’t. I would go straight for BSN
Where’s a cheap direct BSN program?
"My money can be replaced." Why are you planning to work so hard to make more money then?
I think if you’re straight out of high school living with your parents with hardly and or no bills, and your parents are paying for school, DEFINITELY go the BSN- it’s a no brainer!
However, if you’re someone who’s changing careers and or someone who still needs to work to pay your bills then maybe LPN route is best as it allows you to graduate in a year & have a huge increase in salary and with that increased salary you can fund your PN-RN ETC. You’ll also feel like you have an advantage while in the bridge program because you have that background experience of LPN.
Question so Im a medical assistant would BSN be the best route for me ?
@@JB21- you need to go to school for RN (ADN) and then you can do BSN.
@@jalynnwilliams6170 there’s BSN programs (aka universities)? You don’t have to do an Adn…
This video will help so many Nurses!! Like you mentioned every state is different. I have a friend in Ohio who's daughter went for her LPN which took 12 months, then a "Bridge RN program" immediately after getting her LPN, that took another 12/15 months, (all at the same private school) she then went for the BSN and just finished her RN BSN, it took her 3.5 years total! She is now entering into the Nurse Practitioner program this fall. She just kept going!
Do you mind saying how much it was all and all? Private school here for lvn is 38k
5k for lvn public school only pre requisite is CNA license (1k and 3 months of school) with two classes as pre req. so you can finish the pre req in one semester under 1500
It took her longer than that because it takes 2 years to finish just pre-reqs. No way someone went to nursing school and studying pre-reqs at the same time. So much misinformation.
@@Pllm30 no, this is true, it may not take 2 years for pre req, she was being VERY conservative. My friends got her lpn then RN (associates ) in 3 and then took her accelerated rn to bsn 1.5 years
I’m currently at a university and I work full time as a tech in the ER. My cost of living is becoming intense. I would rather take the LPN route. The program is allowing me to transfer my pre-requisite classes that I’ve already done which will shorten my length of time in school when I go for my RN bridge program. I would rather take the LPN route because while I’m finishing up some classes at the end of the day I’ll already be a nurse making a decent income that saves me from living check to check working as a tech. Plus it’s a great look on your resume for experience in the hospital and LPNs have tons of job opportunities in my state. Don’t listen to people who speak very negatively about LPNs because it’s actually a wonderful role as a way of starting your nursing career. I work with a lot of them who love what they do and bridging to RN is a breeze for them as an LPN cause they can finish their degree while have the ability to afford housing or apartments and other necessities.
You could be a great school counselor nurseb.Love you so much girl
I forgot to add I would do the lpn route because I am currently working a full-time job and I am the single mother of three boys. If it's going to take me time I'd rather have an LPN under my belt. However if I was 18 again no kids I would absolutely take the BSN route.
Same! I think the bachelors option is only realistic for freshman straight out of high school.
True!
Time is money. Might as well go for the bsn straight off. College isn’t easy man, life happens nd I’ve pushed myself back a couple years now but I need to get it together and work hard. Thank u for the video nurse b
Thank you for this breakdown. I wanted to do my LPN then realized I could get a ADN in two years and take the NCLEX-RN. The program cost is approximately $43k. At first I thought it was too much, but after a little digging I notice the waiting lists at the com colleges are 2-3yrs long. That's crazy! The sooner I can start working, the better. I'm already 33 and changing career... Lord knows I don't wanna be working with my back bend😅
My LPN program was only $3,000! I then bridged to ADN,RN....then later BSN with a scholarship
I’d you like that route? There is a LPN program in my state for $3,000 with a one year waiting list. I already have my general AA. Nursing has been on my heart for awhile but with working full time I can’t go to RN school without quitting my job and finding a part time job that works with it (not making great money). LPN’s make $25 in my state with very flexible schedules. So that’s why I want to take that route.
@@SB-ht8uo where are you from if you don’t mind me asking?
@@laineydockery4034 Arizona
@@SB-ht8uo hi I’m from Arizona too... if you don’t mind me asking what school did you attend for your LPN?
@@brandylove17 I haven’t gone yet but I was looking into gateway community college
I graduate from LPN school on the 24th. I DON'T plan to take the LPN-RN-BSN route. My goal is to take my prerequisites at a community college and transfer to a BSN program. Not sure how that will work just yet but I'm hopeful. This video is amazing!!!🙌🙌 Thanks for sharing.❤
!! I’ve been considering that but the ones I’ve found are online and expensive!!! Let me know what you end up doing please
Emerald Parker See what takes the least amount of time. Going to chamberlain for the LPN to bsn takes 3 years. If I get into my local college program this fall, I'll have my bsn in 2 years.
same im currently enrolled in a lpn program n i plan to do the same thing. i cant wait for adn to bsn thats to much time. im just thinking about that guaranteed spot for a freshman from a university. i have to ask one of these universities about that cuz i like that idea a lot. cuz my school have a wait list and if ur gpa aint nice and high than who knows how long that wait list is
@@yourfavnurseb9699 sure will!!
Yep get core complete and transfer to a bsn program!
It’s cheap to go to community for prerequisites and then do a diploma Rn program then do Rn to bsn online.
The waitlist is very long
I’m in the RN program. It was difficult to just go straight into the BSN program. Things just didn’t happen the way I wanted it to. But I didn’t get put on any wait list here in GA. I was told it was actually cheaper to do 2 years of RN school & then 1 year in Bridge program to BSN. Down here
Im in NY the BSN programs are Very Competitive and there is definitely a wait list if not accepted and possibility of having to role over into next semester.. I recently applied to 3 schools was told NO all 3. I decided to take the LPN and pray for greatness
Girlll this was beautiful! Well done very articulate! You just helped out a lot of people including myself.
Great Video! I appreciate all the time and effort you put in this break down
Wow!! I am so glad I found you , just in time for my nursing world. I was sooooo all over these LVN to RN bridge. Straight to BSN ugh. Ty
Thanks for taking the time to do this
Well appreciated ♥️❤️
I am currently in an ASN program at a CC in south Georgia, and my school offer free LPN tuition for students with a 3.0 or higher .
Whaaaaaa?!
pcFOREVER89100 What school is that?
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I’m from Georgia and this made me realize I should just stayed my ass home lol.
I just finished my LVN..currently working and will start my RN next year. I’m married with a 2 year old. I don’t have time to take off to do 2 years straight for school no more at 29 years old. For me, my route works but idk about the time it take to be done. Getting started working is much better because it helps in school a ton.
I’ll finish at 27 lvn progrna it’s 5k
I don’t mind graduating at 30 and getting a bachelors by 32 it’s all worth it.
Hi, This is an excellent cost-time breakdown. My son is in the 4th year of a BSN program. With plans to get a DNP, the traditional route was the most cost-time efficient. Our decision was also driven by the competitive process and with the traditional BSN route, he only had to compete once to get in. With scholarships, the BSN route came substantially under priced. Thanks!
Great video! The most informative regarding transitioning between levels.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video ! It was mind opening .
Thanks for watching I’m glad you found it helpful.
Such a great video 📝 this was exactly how I created my route for planning school, it's much easier to understand when you write out the process
yes, im always writing stuff down. It makes things clearer and realer
Great Video!!! big sis!! I love how informative it is.
Thank you this video was much needed!
This is so good thank you for posting!!!
The School I’m applying to doesn’t have a waiting list Thank God 🙏🏽 this totally made me feel comfortable about my discussion Thank You so much Queen
Yay! I know chamberlain is like that but they make you pay for it!! But that’s a school I’m looking at
Excellent video! I love the way you break everything down and explain it to us. I finally made up mind to return to school and get my ADN, we'll see about BSN later. Of course your videos have inspired me! I appreciate you discussing the time it takes to complete each program, that is a great reminder that this won't happen overnight, so I'm going to be patient. Thanks again!
Rod B. Best of luck with everything! Do you know how long the wait list is at your school? Or do they have one?
@@yourfavnurseb9699 Thanks! I'm not sure yet, its been a while since I graduated with my Bachelor's in Business so in the next month or so I plan to get my transcripts to them and find out which prerequisites I need to take first. As you mentioned, I'm hoping I can get on the list while taking those courses. Also my plan is to first take a CNA course starting in April, and get that license and maybe work some clinical hours as a Medical Assistant at my current job to start getting some experience. Then I'll be ready to start classes in the fall. I'll be sure to keep you updated! 😊
Yes! Sounds like a plan
Thank you for doing this breakdown, I live in Canada so things are a little different, but this video was still very eye opening :) 👍🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for breaking that up..no one has explained it like you did..I feel I know the practical route for me right now which is starting with the LPN...
Thank you so much for this video and breaking it down. I now have a better idea of which route I'm going to take.
I love how you broken every cost. This very helpful in deciding what route 👌😍 anyone decides.
Thanks, I counts all the coins!! It all adds up.
Excellent video!!! This break down is impeccable because this is a true dilemma for many ppl. For me personally, im going the RN route! Once again, great video!!! Im totally sharing this!
Great video!! Gave me an idea of how to move forward with my RN degree
I need this for real! Thank you. I’m an 13 year LPN that just withdrew from an LPN advance program. It’s was not working out with the instructor. I’m going back. I pray I can get in the program I really want that’s at a community online I wanted to go to anyway! So pray 🙏🏾 for me. Again, that’s. You got my subscription ☺️😉😊😌
Thanks favnurseb! The numbers definitely surprised me!
I know right!?
This is golden! Thank you!!
thank you for this! very helpful and i appreciate you not trying to sell any bs! thank you thank you!
My LPN program was 1 year & $6,000 w/everything. ADN is 1 year & about $9,000. (for me). I had a grant for my pre-reqs. All schools and states vary. Just find what’s best for you. Applying for grants & scholarships can definitely help.
Yes same for my LVN program so it’s worth it.
Lvn-Rn is 6000
Where is this? LVN is like $20K for a vocational school
Which school and State? I'm hearing $28-33K.
Wow!! You are God sent!! Thanks boo.. wish you stayed in ATL!!! I knew there was a reason for staying up late..
Rachael White lol I’ve been working on convincing my husband to visit ATL this year
She always dropping that late night knowledge im on 3rd shift nurse assistant at hospital her videos be right on time!!💃this 1was da truth thanks B😁👍👍🌹
Lol I’m glad you all are up! I swear I edit allll day and when I post I’m like I hope people watch this.
Wow! You are just amazing. The best one doing it! Thank you 💗 Helped me so much 🙏🏾
You are awesome thanks
This is great information. I wanted to let you know about straighterline you can take general education classes and transfer them for ACE credit. They also have chem bio a&p and mirco but you have to submit the syllabus to ur school to make sure they will take the credit and they are pretty cheap
Wow, you did a great job comparing cost and timing. It is certainly something to think about and plan ahead. Thanks!
Thanks, it really helped me to make my decisions about school
@@yourfavnurseb9699 which route have you chosen?
Thank u for the break down ! Very informative for people like me .
Thx for watching. It’s exactly what I did to help me decide my education path
You’re amazing! So many of us think LVN way is the fastest way to BSN, like myself, only to find out going straight to BSN is more worth it in the long run!
It’s so expensive! But man I know it feels good to graduate and just be done.
OMG! 😱 😱 😱
Thank you for the information! 👌🏼
Amazing video like always thanks for the advice Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈
Thank you! I’m sooooo into this new year!!
I'm on a different path of sorts since I already have my BA and am planning to go into midwifery so I'll have to do the ABSN to CNM. However, I love your videos and find it all extremely helpful!🥰❤🤗
Akilah Everett that’s awesome! Have you completed your prereqs? Is it an online program?
Sounds very similar to me, I also have a BA and also want to be a midwife. I plan on bridging from ADN to MSN doing an accredited online midwife program I found. This summer I'm going to get certified to become a postpartum dola; and hopefully I will officially start nursing school fall 2020. After I finish my ADN I plan on getting my lactation certification while working the two years needed to qualify for the ADN to CNM bridge program. If I stay on track it will take me about 7 years total to become a NP.
Very Helpful. Thank you.
Love love love your videos ❤️
I love your support! THank you
2 years 😳 waiting list and here in KY I was so impatient that I had to pass 1 semester before I can bridge. I graduate lpn may 2019 and I will start the ADN this Jan 2020 and graduation date is Dec 2020. Great infos keep up the good work
estrella Brown Im in the same state you’re in, and I’m wanting to become an LPN. What school did you do your LPN schooling at, the cost; and if it’s not too much, how did you pay?
Ms. Rawkii Joy I went to Hopkinsville Community college and it was 1800 per semester. 3 semesters for the lpn program august through July barely 11 months. If it’s too far from you any KCTCS colleges in Kentucky got cheap and great lpn programs find one that’s close to you.
Which school was the ADN?? interested
@@estrellalapute83 hi I’m in KY too Now going to the LPN route
Thank you so much for this!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Cool video, my college does competitive placement into the nursing program so everyone that applies has like a 4.0 GPA or close to it. I also did what u said in the video. While ur waiting to get placed into the program (takes one semester while they sort out ) I took those corequisites so I didnt have to take them later and I had the entire semester off while I was waiting anyway so might as well get it done.
Oh my! 4.0!?!
YourFavNurseB yup , it’s a tough program to get into
It definitely varies by state and colleges. This was helpful. But you have research your own particular area to see if the cost and times apply to you.
Yes and if this is representative of her state this is awful
Indiana has a few programs that would actually work great for someone who starts as an LPN with a community college. And the state also will pay for your LPN certificates. Plus universities give priority to ASN who come from certain community colleges and all previous credits transfer. This video shows how expensive tuition is it’s insane. So always look for grants and scholarships a lot of hospitals offers them some LTC too.
a freaking mazing --THANK YOU !!!!!!!!! i was thinking of doing LPN (i have now) and straight to BSN
It took me 5 years for my BSN but I did a LPN to BSN program that was 1 year. Having had 3 years LPN experience paid off now that I’m an RN as my base pay is higher.
I don’t understand, I’m 23 looking to get a BSN, but my grades in high school were very bad
@@BaloMendez high school grades don’t matter mine were bad also. All that matter is your prerequisite grades.
@salualopez what program did you do is 1 yr lpn to bsn? Current lpn
@saludlopez
I would pick the BSN straight to University it’s all about saving money 💰 Thank you for the video
Yeah but which cheap absn program?
I think I’d just be a LPN for less school and then straight to working as a nurse. This was awesome by the way.
I enjoyed this video. It was very helpful. I took some of my prerequisite at the CC and now I’m in an accelerated BSN program.
Yay! Congrats. When ur graduation date?
YourFavNurseB March 2022.. Im taking two classes per session.
@@carterb4543 Did you graduate, yet? It's been 2 years now since you commented!! 🙌🏼
@@rollinstolen7214 I have 2 months left!!! Omg I’m so excited 😁
@@carterb4543 That's awesome! My 1st day is tomorrow! Haha
I’m doing lpn-Rn-bsn. The lpn program where I stay ranges from 10,000-15,000 and you stay in it for 1yr. It’s easier for me bc I can have a steady job within my line of study. I use to be a undergrad student n no one would hire me for real bc I was a student. 😅 I’m a PCT II and in an lpn program 😇
I'm attending a University in Los Angeles it's a bit different than how u depicted it here, but you are correct 100% generally what u showed here in your video.
I am signed up to obtain an associates degree and get my LVN certificate at the same time it's a 17
month course. it's expensive but it's good for me it gets me into the nursing field efficiently
it's a 38'000$ program because it is very thorough and it's a full-time course
it's got a&p and math and comprehension and reading etc and volunteer work clinical etc.. all built into the program
I am extremely excited about the program and of course, excited about becoming a Nurse and a professional health care worker. it's something I've wanted to do for a good while and now am finally able to do it. I am fortunate that my program is only 17 month's and I earn an associate's degree as well as an LVN certificate, I do plan to get my R.N. / ADN once I begin working.
They also have accelerated preliscensure online BSN programs here in TX, that's online, clinical on weekends. UTA have a 15 month program, WGU which is non profit and affordable is 2 n half years, that's if you have all prerequisite.
Petina Mcgowen I’ve heard of Indian state university for lpn to bsn I’ll look at WGU, I’ve seen a few ads about it
Hi, super interesting videos and crazy numbers. I am at University, Nursing major, doing my pre reqs until next year, then hopefully Nursing Program 2 more years, that's 3 years. And I already did 3 semesters. Yes, it takes years and years, but time goes anyway. It matters what you did.
I love your hair ❤️
Oh yeah another thing to consider is you can challenge you LPN test while in the BSN program .
I’m considering the RIBN program that’s offered in NC. Basically you do the ADN program after the 2 years you take the NCLEX and finish up 1 year at a partnered Uni after that one year you have your BSN
Where?
@@KrazySoul1 i m in NC a well nd the college i am lookin into does that . Vance granville community college
I keep going back and forth of becoming an epileptologist or a bsn. I think epileptology is 13 years according to my epileptologist. Now I’m interested in bsn.
The waits aren’t really that long tho. You can apply to Rn or even bsn after taking the specific courses they want. For most bsn programs now they want A&P 1-2, microbiology, college math and statistics, sociology, psychology and developmental psychology, and electives but you can APPLY to the school as soon as you get most of these courses done just as long as they’re done by the time the program is about to start. For an ADN program you don’t even need all of those to start. You can start at around 1.5 years or so and if you take a diploma Rn program it would be cheaper.
you was very generous with the pre axis time .it took me 3 years to do mine
It def varies. Did u do them full time? Like 16-18 credits a semester? And did u so summers too?
I recently applied to the BSN program application pending❤ congratulations on everyone starting their journey and best of luck to those crossing that education bridge
Really great video
Don't forget different programs have different requirements. When I was applying another technical school did a point system. Most have some kind of nursing exam or general studies exam to pass. They'll have a minimum score to apply and that'll be nowhere near what you need to get in for example my school had the 75 minimum to apply but I got a 89 to get in.
Great video!
Its also important to consider, can you work and earn money while in the program? In the bsn straight program no, but the other two, yes.
Also can you get part of your education paid for? In the rn to bsn, most people i know get their adn at the community college, and get hired right away as an rn. Then their employer pays for the rn to bsn while they continue to work. This can also be true of lpns working and their employer pays for their rn. Now... free is the way to go! Especially when school is free AND you are being paid to work in your field at the same time! Deletes a huge chunk of change from those totals in the lpn-rn-bsn and the rn-bsn options.
Relying on your employer to pay for your education is not wise. Programs are cut all the time. Do not hold your breath on employers paying for your education, they just drag their feet. Also, you will be working 12 hour shifts and dog tired. Who has time to go back to school when you are that tired? You really won't have time. It's best to get it out of the way.
Very informative video. Tfs!
Thanks for watching!
Wow. I'm in CA in my second year of prereqs toward my ADN at my local community college and the cost is NO WHERE near $19.000; prereqs and nursing program combined.
You live in commiefornia. Nuff said.
@@jonjameson6606 "Nuff"? I can guess where you live. 😂🤣
@@Zizzyyzz go ahead then. Guess. Let's see how close you are.
@@jonjameson6606 Nah.
@@Zizzyyzz I'm glad your schooling is costing you an arm and a leg. You're just the kind of person that deserves it. I already know what kind of person you are based on where your from and your willingness to make a comment and when asked to explain, you refuse.
Thanks
Hey Brandi! OK going to watch the video lol
MsLadytray heeey
In my area, you could do your LPN in 1 year then get into an accelerated rn program which is another year. Some of the LPN credits transfer and you'll only have to do your prereqs
Where do you live?
@@lll2481 Florida
Here in PA Lpn is 14,000 1.5yrs evening then wk as a LPN for 1 yrs to be able to go to community for 9 mos for your RN so if you live in Philadelphia it a way shorter time and it doesn't cost that much at all free for anybody working For Penn Medicine so I dont have to pay nothing cause they give 8,500 to 9000 a yr for school and they encourage you to go back Penn medicine is the best with reimbursement and health coverage for employee here in West Philadelphia
Hi Tricia, could you please tell me the name of that lpn school?
Whew. I did a comparison of the local schools in my area. There are alot of community programs that cover nursing schooling. So it's common to get your LPN with little to no money owed. I'm in Illinois. Springfield has an accelerated program that lasts 9 months. And the LPN to ADN bridge program at the CC is 1 year. ADN to BSN is 4. ADN Nursing program by itself is a little over 9K. I'm 2.5 hours from St Louis on the IL side.
I'm in texas. I just want to be an LVN/LPN I start school May. I'll be off this truck thank God. I'm more hands on.
👀 That’s where I’m looking to move. Congrats on starting school
I'm in California both ADN and BSN are almost the same in competitiveness so might as well really try for the better grades and go BSN. I heard LVNs have a hard time bridging where I live from competitiveness so with the good pay and having to get prereqs done people get stuck at LVN. It already pays really well though so it's not bad.
It is but certain colleges give you 20 points just for a health license like CNA or LVN or emt
Another 5-10 for working or volunteering with those licenses.
I live in fresno California and I really doubt the last part what you just said about an lvn bridging to RN.
The LPN cost is insane. I got it through the military but I also work as Respiratory Therapist (BSRC) and I feel like going for RN is a lateral move. Direct entry MSN or PA school might be a better option.
There are also a number of accelerated Rn programs for people who have degrees. Some places have long waiting list for nursing program
Girl I feel like this is really not worth my time. I've been a CNA for a little over 2 years now and I was thinking about doing nursing but this is ridiculous just to be unappreciated at work.
The Lpn courses in my state range from 7000 to 20000 and the Rn programs with pre recall done range from 8000 to 26000 just depends on which school you choose
In Maryland I can't find an LPN program without prereqs. Some people travel to the surrounding DMV areas like Washington D.C or Virginia. For my school the LPN preqs (A&P I and II, Microbiology, English 101, and Psychology 101) are almost the same as the RN preqs with the exception of (Sociology, Developmental Psych, Statistics, World lit, Speech, Chem,) maybe some others I forgot. I took them all but will do LPN first for time and financial reasons. The good thing is at my school LPN is 1 year of RN so you just complete two additional semesters. Also the Community colleges are offering a Dual enrollment programs for RN/BSN there is no bridge because you are doing both programs at the same time.
Thanks for your comment. I am in Virginia and looking at following the LPN to RN route and for the same reasons too.
If there are prereqs for both just do RN. Where I live in California LVN has no prereqs so its how busy people switch careers into nursing. LVN at a private school no prereqs. At the community college it does.
The numbers surprised me. I'm looking at a hybrid school for >$32,000 compared to another school at $38,000. Frankly stunned 😲 😯 😮
If you do go the university route. Can you only get into the university straight out of high school? How do you go that route if you have been out of high school for a couple years. Thank you! This was a great video!
Wow this video is very informative but my one of my nursing instructor went the first route. She did her classes two at a time and now she has a master and full time instructor. Community College of Philadelphia are $159 per credit hr. So your preq equal to about 6,000 or 7,000. They accept student twice a year. Regular and advanced placement. But there are many community College in Pennsylvania that offer nursing. One that admits three times and has a part-time program. Camden Lpn program is 8,459. The Rn program is 17,452 and its diploma program. We still have diploma program as well in Pennsylvania.
@Selima Carson - Are there any other accredited schools you recommend in Pennsylvania? What websites do you use to verify the accreditation of a program?
You can to state of Pennsylvania to see what school are accredited. What type of Nursing are you looking for LPN or RN?
In doing prerequisites for lpn, I did prerequisites ONLY accepted into the rn program just so I wouldn't have to do it twice... definitely harder but worth it.
That depends on what school you go attend
Im gonna be going into the military as a 68c which is a LPN and i plan on getting my bsn right after i get out
I feel you should calculate earned income while working as an LVN. every state is different and some bridges can be taken online.
I’m the first person in my family attending college and my counselor butchered my schedule. I went from taking to many units 15 to one class 🙄. Thank you so much for this breakdown as I am currently trying too just finish my pre- requisites. Can I apply to nursing school while doing my pre-reqs?
Nope prerequisites have to be done. It has to because that’s how they choose who gets into their program. Or that’s who they pick for a interview
Wow, that's crazy. My community college requires pre-reqs for LPNS: all the humanities/gen-eds including AP1 & Micro and they all transfer into the RN bridge. Our total cost is more per credit hour but less credits needed. We only need 4 classes to bridge. I have other degrees so my LPN transferred in credits and did the same for the RN. For me it cost about $12,000. But for students who have to take their pre-reqs for both RN and LPN programs together it's about $23-25,000.
It seems to me as though that waiting list could be a killer of dreams.
but u have the schooling? denial is not forever and eventually you will get what you’ve wanted
I have applied to a private nursing school but costs a lot , it’s an ADN RN program or should I go through community college but I have to take all pre requisite and starts a year after , also there is a chance they may put me on a waiting list . What should I do ?