I was an RN, until I burned out. The course I took was at a community college which I received my A.S. and was able to sit for my license. Be for getting into the nursing program I had a full load of prerequisites, anatomy, Psychology, chemistry, microbiology, just to mention a few. I then spent 2 more years in a state college to get my B.N.S. On your header you mentioned L.P.N. and then R.N. The L.P.N. program usually runs about 18 months and is a lot less demanding. In the long run RN's get a higher starting paid and dont have to work as hard. Hope this helps a little, best thing I could recomend is swing by a community college and see what you need to get up and running. Good Luck. "hug a nurse,prn"......Dennis
I am also an RN, I started my education at a community college. I graduated with an Associate Degree, and then went back to the university to obtain my BSN. I have since started my MSN to become a midwife, and also have a certificate as a legal nurse consultant. The community college is very demanding of your time, especially if you do not have any pre-req's done. I found the BSN program much easier and the professors much more respectful since I was already working as an RN.
LVN here. I work at the VA in my county. I'm putting in a year of service then planning on going for the BSN (government expense paid). My education was in steps; 2 years as a CNA, 1 year as an LVN. The experience with bedside care was invaluable. Got any specific questions? Fire away !
