School for LPN or RN in Nursing? What shall I choose??
Asked by NYer
I want to take nursing classes, but I'm wondering: Should I go for the LPN certificate program or an A.S. in nursing (leading to the RN license)? I have a BA already, but I'm torn whether to become a nurse as quickly as I can or go further in school. Either way, I'd want to earn my RN license at some point. I don't think there's a major salary difference between the LPN and RN license in NY, right?

Best Answer:
If you have an exisiting Bachelors, look for an accelerated program that transfers in all of your previous college work and offers nursing classes/clinicals to elevate your credentials to a BSN. Also, stay away from LPN, its a bad idea as they are being phased out and marginalized professionally these days.

DO NOT WASTE THE TIME FOR THE LPN ! IN THE LOCAL HOSPITAL HERE IN INDIANA, THEY ARE NOT HIRING ANY LPNS. SO IT MAYBE HAPPENING TO ALL STATES SOON! GO FOR THE RN AND GOOD LUCK! IT IS A CHALLENGING PROFESSION!
Answered by momma_m_47280

From what I've been told in Ohio there is a huge demand for LPNs as well as RNs. I'm going for my LPN certificate, hopefully I will get into the next class. 11 months of training and I can quit my hell-on-earth job and start making a difference. I plan on going on to get my RN, but I wanted to get out of my present job ASAP and the LPN classes are a lot closer (at a local vocational school) than the RN classes from the same college. Since I have to work to support my family when I'm going to school it will be a lot easier to go for the LPN then go to school for the degree after.
Answered by Q.T.π Reuben