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Posted almost 5 years ago Ok, I just finished my freshman year of college (not as a nursing/pre-nursing major) and am really confused about what I want to do. My first question is-- I would really really love to work either in a Pedatrician's office or the Pediatric ward of a hospital, but I have no idea if I would only need an LPN or an RN for that. Or how hard it would be to get a job in those places. Also, the university I was attending now has a pre-nursing program with all the requirements you need to get into nursing school (I guess) but no actually nursing degree. I am not considering moving to another school because my fiance lives there as well and we are planning a wedding for either March or June. From what I understand, the pre-reqs take about 2 years, then another two years of nursing school for an RN. Is that really true and there's no way I can get it faster? Also has anyone gotten their degree online and would you suggest it (since I'm pretty stationary right now). Sorry if this doesn't make a lot of sense, I'm just pretty confused so advice and opinions are greatly appreciated! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago First of all an LPN only takes one year to get- usually no prereqs, but the job options are limited- especially in pediatrics since you are limited as an LPN on what you can do with peds. Pediatric doctor's office probably would be a good way to go if you are an LPN- I think though jobs are harder to come by. As far as 2 years of prereqs and 2 years of nursing school- that sounds about right. I would look around there may be a college near you that you can go the 4 years as above but end up with your bachelors. Lastly online nursing schools are usually only for those people with some sort of medical degree already- such as LPN going for RN. I would be careful of going to anyonline school to get your RN- make sure that in the end you are 1. able to sit for nclex and 2. get the clinical experience you need to be a nurse. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I am pretty much in the same exact boat! I have looked into just about EVERYTHING, and STILL am confused. I was going to get my LPN certification and then complete the schooling for my RN, but the more people I talked to about it, the more they talked me out of it. Though getting your LPN has its benifits (some hospitals/clinics will pay for further schooling) and also you will be getting experience, it has its drawbacks as well. Because you want to take the fastest route possible, I would just stay right through at a 4 year program and get your bachelors. For now, take all the pre-reqs you can...especially sciences like Chem and A&P. From what I have learned it is a loooooong process, no matter which way you go about it. Just research EVERYTHING and see which direction would be best for you. Good luck!!! And, though at times it may seem impossible, do not give up!!! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I am pretty much in the same exact boat! I have looked into just about EVERYTHING, and STILL am confused. I was going to get my LPN certification and then complete the schooling for my RN, but the more people I talked to about it, the more they talked me out of it. Though getting your LPN has its benifits (some hospitals/clinics will pay for further schooling) and also you will be getting experience, it has its drawbacks as well. Because you want to take the fastest route possible, I would just stay right through at a 4 year program and get your bachelors. For now, take all the pre-reqs you can...especially sciences like Chem and A&P. From what I have learned it is a loooooong process, no matter which way you go about it. Just research EVERYTHING and see which direction would be best for you. Good luck!!! And, though at times it may seem impossible, do not give up!!! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago 2-4 years of your life goes by pretty fast. I see you like to rush into life decisions ( 21 and getting married) but that's just my opinion. My advice is, if you want to work in a hospital than take the classes and put in the time and get your degree. Believe me 2 years goes by like that! YOu don't have to become a LPN before you can become an RN so that might save you some classes. Good Luck! |
