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I have a BA in Psychology and I want to become a nurse. Should I take a 1 year lpn or go online to to be an?
Asked by Jeni Eni
I am having trouble finding a nursing school in my area. There is also program through a school that is out of a hospital near by but should I get my pre-requ's through the online school and then apply to the RN program or just do the LPN program and try to get a job sooner?
Asked by Jeni Eni
I am having trouble finding a nursing school in my area. There is also program through a school that is out of a hospital near by but should I get my pre-requ's through the online school and then apply to the RN program or just do the LPN program and try to get a job sooner?
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Look to see if a school has an accelerated RN program --- this is a special program for those who already have a bachelor's degree in any other subject. You go and get your BSN to become a RN in a bit over 1 yrs. I suggest that you do NOT do the LPN -- that alone will take you at least 1 yr and you can be a Registered Nurse in nearly that time. Definitely apply to the RN programs and really research the accelerated programs -- I know a number of people who have done them with a variety of different bachelor degrees.
Look to see if a school has an accelerated RN program --- this is a special program for those who already have a bachelor's degree in any other subject. You go and get your BSN to become a RN in a bit over 1 yrs. I suggest that you do NOT do the LPN -- that alone will take you at least 1 yr and you can be a Registered Nurse in nearly that time. Definitely apply to the RN programs and really research the accelerated programs -- I know a number of people who have done them with a variety of different bachelor degrees.
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If you talk to LPN's, they will tell you, just go for the RN.
You can get an RN in 2 years at an associates school or a hospital school. Most have cross-over programs with 4 year universities where you only have to complete 2 more years for the BA in nursing.
LPN's, like CNA's, get stuck doing the dirty and heavy lifting work.
Work with one school if possible. Many pre-reqs are tricky. Like take biochemistry. Some RN programs require one class that covers biochem, organic and inorganic chemistry. If you take a course elsewhere that doesn't meet the requirements for inorganic chem, you're out of luck (this happened to me).
Answered by carolyn
Answered by carolyn
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talk to the counselor at the local college. you should be eligible for a fast track RN school.
Answered by versantly
Answered by versantly
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm#training
See section titled "Education and training".
The first sentence in the third paragraph:
"Accelerated BSN programs also are available for individuals who have a bachelor's or higher degree in another field and *******".
That would be the best method if such a program is available in your area.
Answered by Al in NC
Answered by Al in NC
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