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I’m In A Cna Class Right Now. Can Someone Please Explain The Right Steps For Me To Become An Rn?

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So right now I’m in high school and taking a CNA class at this college. At the end I’ll be a certified CNA and when I start college in the fall next year I’ll take an LPN class for 16 months? I’m pretty sure that’s how it goes. But I’m kind of confused on like the Associates degrees and stuff. For a Bachelors degree (and I have no clue if I spelled that right sorry lol) I have to go to school for 4 years right? My teacher said it would be best to go for my Bachelors degree, which I intend to do, but is the Associates degree any different? I just need some in-depth explaining I guess. And also… I live in Louisiana and was thinking about moving to California and pursuing my nursing degree there while living in an apartment and working. How could I do that? Thanks :)

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  1. Juli on February 23, 2010 7:47 am

    Whether you have a Bachelors or an Associates, you will still be eligible to sit for your state boards to become a Registered Nurse. Having a Bachelors gives you an definite advantage to move away from bedside nursing and into management or advance practice roles; although the latter almost always requires an Masters in addition to the BSN. Being a high school student, I would strongly encourage you to just go towards the BSN and side-step the LPN part and not even worry about an ASN. I have an ASN and got it after I already had a Bachelors in another field. ASN degrees are quite useful for those making a career change in their 30’s and 40’s, but not the best thing for someone to pursue right out of high school. Best wishes!

  2. Micheal on February 23, 2010 8:03 am

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  3. ms.marie on February 23, 2010 8:21 am

    It depends on your lifestyle, if you are wanting to get into the field right away or if you can wait. If you want to get in the field right away, get the associates degree, Start your experience, and go back to school to get your BSN while working.
    There will not be a difference in pay between the associates and bachelor degree. The only difference is with a bachelor, that helps you get a management position.
    At least you will be in the field making money and getting experience. By going for the associates degree first.
    I am currently in nursing school and I am going for my associates first. The school that I go to, I take my pre req while attending nursing school and the entire program is 18 months. After I am done in 2011. I plan to move back to Atlanta. To start my career as a RN.
    In 2012, when the next classes start, I will go for my bachelor, which will take a year to complete. So, I will actually have 2 degrees an associates in Nursing and a BSN.
    After that, I plan on going into the CRNA program, which is a master’s based. That is to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist. Which assist the Anestheslogist with administering Anesthesia.
    My grandmother who has been a nurse for over 40 years and has done every type of nursing told me which way to go. She is now a Nursing Instructor.