Best way to earn an LPN degree?


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I graduated a few years ago with a bachelors of science and decided not to apply for graduate school and start working in my field (well, not really my field. But working nonetheless!). My husband recently joined the Navy as an officer which means we’ll be moving around the US every few years. I’ve decided to make a career change and am having trouble finding some information. I know two year nursing (R.N) programs are VERY competitive- I thought it may be better for me to earn an LPN degree first and then work on my R.N.
Can someone explain where I can do this program- besides just a community college? Are there technical schools? How do I get in? And what’s a break down of the admission process. I plan on doing my pre-requisites over because it’s been three years since my advanced chem/bio/math courses. And also doing volunteer work and earning the CNA certification. Thanks

Thanks for the help
thanks emily- but if I want an RN I’m going to have to re-do because they’ll be 4-5 years old at that point. Most RN programs like current pre-req’s.

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  1. Emily M on May 14, 2010 8:24 pm

    Since you already have a bachelor’s of science, you may be able to get into a second bachelor’s BSN program that won’t take much longer than an LPN curriculum.

    Ask the state board of nursing in your state for the names of schools that offer accredited LPN programs. They should be able to give you information about the admissions process, and whether or not you’d be competitive for an RN or BSN program.

    You may not need to retake your advanced chem/bio/math courses for an LPN program.