Which is better--Going to technical school become a LPN then attend a four year school and become a RN ?

Answer 1

If you want to become an RN through a 4 year school, don't waste your time going for the LPN first.

If you want to become an RN through a 2 year school, the LPN option might be helpful, because 2 year RN programs often fill up quickly, but there are LPN-RN programs that take a year that don't fill as fast. So it might be the way to go for a better shot at getting admitted to a program.

Answer 2

I know numerous individuals who decided to take the LPN course so that they could have a decent paying job while attending school to become an RN. Many honestly don't get that opportunity because majority of the LPN positions are 8+ hours & becoming an RN takes commitment. Explore your options & talk to potential employers to see if they would allow you to work 20-25 hours a week while pursuing your RN degree. Some will because they assume you'll stick with them but you have to ask them & make sure they understand your goals.

You can try working from home while in school.

Search careerbuilder.com "telecommute" "work at home" etc. not all will be "jobs" as REAL jobs do not cost but you will find some good one's. For example, AT&T has posted, as well as several travel agencies & airlines.

http://www.cloud10corp.com/careercenter/

http://www.customer-service-jobs.net/

http://www.liveops.com/become_an_agent.html

http://apply.westathome.com/

No money needed but you must work at least 20 hours to make money. Average pay is $7.20 - $14 hour. I know, I know its like work but at least you are working from home, creating your own schedule, leaving off high gas prices and stressful traffic.

Stay open-minded!!! And research, research, research!!!

Answer 3

Get your RN. There are some schools that have 2 year programs. LPN is at least 1 1/2 years. Better to go that extra bit than to regret it later. I have found in health care that if you are anything less than an RN, you will get zero respect.

Answer 4

It depends on your financial needs now. If you cannot afford to pay for the RN degree what alot of students do is first become and LPN program, then get hired by a hospital which usually pays for the RN in full and then become and RN. Hope this helps

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Answer 5

LPNs are basically high end housekeeping .
Their training has little to do with RN duties .
Visit a nursing college in your area for better direction .

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Answer 6

Need money to become and RN? Contact your local American Legion Post. They have an axillary "club" called The Forty and Eight.

The Forty and Eight gives scholarships to people studying to be registered nurses.