I've recently decided I would like to become an NP. I'm stuck at a point trying to figure out what would be my best route to take. I currently go to a university that offers a nursing program. However, there is a community college nearby that I could get an LPN cheap, cheap, cheap. Would it be in my best interest to get an LPN, then transfer back for BSRN, then get my masters at the same school? OR to just change my major to nursing and get it all done at the same school?
I've been in school WAAAY too long and I need to find the most cost efficient route to take.
I would appreciate any feedback/advice on this!!!
Thanks in advance!
2007-05-06 04:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by jezyka 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I wasn't saying that I would get an LPN and then stop school. I was saying I could get that, then be able to work while going to school, and transfer into the program. And as I said TRANSFER, so wouldn't the classes that I would have to take transfer in for my BS?
2007-05-06 07:03:04 · update #1
The LPN Can be obtained in 18 months and then you can make money as your pursue the RN, BSN or Msn. They have flexible work hours that will allow you to work in the field and go to school also.
2007-05-06 04:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by mss04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a current nursing student for the BSN. I really think you should just go and get your bacholer's especially since you want to become a nurse practitioner. If you get your LPN, you will may way less than a nurse and you will be like a CNA, working under a registered nurse. Plus, there is more opportunity with a BSN. If you want to finish school quickly, get your BSN now cuz the longer you wait to get into the program, the more it will cost, plus it is extremely hard now to get into the nursing program itself. If you get ur LPN you still have to go to school to get your BSN anyway. The 18 mths you spend getting a diploma, you can use toward your 4 years of college to become a RN, BSN. You can do it!
Good Luck.
2007-05-06 05:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Chiquita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not waste my time on LPN. I know LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse but in the Med field they are referred to as Low Paid Nurse. Stuck to it and get the degree you want, don't settle for less! You are better than that!
2007-05-06 04:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋