What type of degree do you need to become and LPN?

Question

Just curious if an LPN has an associates or bachelors degree and what would be the fastest and easiest way to start making more money after I start college. I was going to go and get a certificate in medical assisting or cna....what do you suggest I do first?

I wanted to get a certificate in what I mentioned before and continue to eventually become an RN.

Answer 1

I am now a PhD . I started with a practical nursing diploma, 1 year, took boards and became an LPN. While working I got a ASN and became a RN (after passing boards) this took an additional year of study in theory (but since I was working fulltime it took 2 years). However, if I had not had advanced bio, chemistry and physics in high school, I would not have been able to get the ASN in just one additional year of credits. You also need to get your practical nursing training at a school that also has the ASN and accepts your credits.

I moved away from nursing for the rest of my education. But I am now a healthcare management professor.

Answer 2

The LPN certificate is a one year program at most community colleges. After that you can get your LPN license. Most colleges will apply classes you took for your LPN towards your associate degree in Nursing when you decide to go back to school.
I would go to school for one year, get my LPN. You make pretty good money in a hospital setting.
Most community colleges or technical schools offer a two-year associate degree in Nursing. Once you graduate from the program, you are eligible to take the test to become an RN.

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Good Luck

Answer 3

2 or 3 year depending on the state

Answer 4

Usually just an AA degree. An RN requires you to have a four-year degree.