I want to become an RN and want the quickest route possible.?


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Would you consider an LPN program first and then transition to RN? Or would you rather do RN from the get go? Again, I want the quickest route to becoming an RN in Florida. Thanks!!
Thanks guys! I do have an AA already and i’m taking 4 additional science classes. That will wrap up by A.S. in Nursing so I can move on to the RN program. Sounds like most of you feel that the LPN-RN bridge should be avoided. Since I will have by AS by August of this year, then it’s really another 12 – 18 months to get my RN. Did I understand this correctly?

8 Comments so far

  1. pisceslissa on July 23, 2010 7:49 pm

    don’t do the lpn program first! most areas have accelerated programs to an rn degree. i live in indiana and we have 1 yr or 2 yr programs. good luck to ya!

  2. Charles D on July 23, 2010 8:42 pm

    Check with some of the colleges there. Some has a 2 year RN program. My sister went
    to the University of South Florida. At that time they; had a 2 year RN program.

  3. Rick B on July 23, 2010 9:09 pm

    You can get an associates degree (ADN) and become an RN relatively quickly, but many hospitals are only hiring RNs with a bachelor’s degree. I would recommend you do you 60 hours of prereqs ans then get into a BSN program which takes anywhere from 12 months to 24 months depending on the program.

    That is what I did. I am in a BSN program now and should graduate in May 2011!

  4. Stan on July 23, 2010 9:10 pm

    In Texas an associates degree in nursing will get you an RN. I would assume a 2 year degree would be the minimum. Have you contacted your State Licensing Board? Much better and accurate than asking on the net.

  5. Ashley R on July 23, 2010 10:05 pm

    Well, my area has a huge backup of people waiting to get into the RN programs. The way some of the programs run is that they have a limited number of LPN spots in the RN programs. There are less LPNs applying for those spots so it is quicker for me to do LPN-RN or LPN-BSN. We have a three year waiting list for just RNs and a year waiting list for LPN-RN.

    I do have a LPN-BSN program here so I’d get credit for being a LPN and I can earn more while I work. It’s a year and a half for this LPN program. It’s a little bit longer but I like the school a lot better than other schools.

  6. lolitagirl on July 23, 2010 10:12 pm

    The two year program would be the fastest.

  7. Moon Crystal on July 23, 2010 10:55 pm

    There is nothing wrong with becoming an LPN first. You will be making decent money a year sooner than someone earning their ADN. You can bridge to RN.

    Granted, it may not be the quickest route, but if you need a job that pays well yesterday, becoming an LPN first will certainly do it.

  8. Winter on July 23, 2010 11:25 pm

    I always say that if you plan to become an RN then to just go with that route first (since you plan to be an RN at some point anyway.) I have found that many LPN programs are just as expensive as an Associates in Nursing would be anyhow. Make sure that you apply for different programs them, as you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket.