Anyone ever done the LPN to RN program? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lora9584 · 08-11-2007, 06:48 PM

Well guys I have been kicking around in the back of my head about going back to school to get my RN. I now have myself talked in to it but wanted to know if there was anyone that had ever completed the LPN to RN program. In Indiana it is only a year and gives me credit for what I have already done. Will be a very hectic year and probably a pretty poor one as I don't think I will be working much but will be worth it in the end. I have always wanted to work in OB and around here they won't let an LPN work there. Husband is all for me going back and willing to make the sacrifice of not much money while I go. I have not said anything yet to the kids but know that they will all be supportive. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this. Was it worth it etc. I have been an LPN for over 19 years now so this is all pretty scary and at 43 hope that I am not too old to do this.

RowdysMom · 08-11-2007, 06:58 PM

You are NEVER too old to go back to school!!! I haven't done the program - I got my RN from the beginning - but I wanted to encourage you to DO IT!!!

Forgive me, but I've been out of town and just as I was leaving, I thought you were getting ready to go out as a traveling nurse??? Did I miss something?

Lora9584 · 08-11-2007, 07:12 PM

Yep I am currently in Maryland and found out that traveling is not for me. I am so darn homesick that it is making me sick. But am stuck here till the 13th of October. Can not go fast enough for me. Thanks for the encouragement I am pretty excited myself.

maxlover · 08-12-2007, 06:16 AM

My daughter lives in Indiana and has been an LPN for several years. She is now taking courses to complete her RN and has been doing this at home in her own time (between her work and family). I can find out more about her program if you are interested. It seems to be working out well for her.

kelleykrack · 08-12-2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lora9584

Well guys I have been kicking around in the back of my head about going back to school to get my RN. I now have myself talked in to it but wanted to know if there was anyone that had ever completed the LPN to RN program. In Indiana it is only a year and gives me credit for what I have already done. Will be a very hectic year and probably a pretty poor one as I don't think I will be working much but will be worth it in the end. I have always wanted to work in OB and around here they won't let an LPN work there. Husband is all for me going back and willing to make the sacrifice of not much money while I go. I have not said anything yet to the kids but know that they will all be supportive. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this. Was it worth it etc. I have been an LPN for over 19 years now so this is all pretty scary and at 43 hope that I am not too old to do this.

Hi. im in the rn program, but i know some who are doing the lpn to rn program. money is tight, but if you really want it you can do it. if you are worried about the money and the stress it may cause you can research online schools. there are plenty of online universities that offer lpn to rn completion programs that you do completely online and most of them offer financial aid like pell grant and/or federal student loans that you do not have to start repaying until 6 months after you graduate and you have 10 years to repay. I am also going to work in OB when i get my RN ( I have 1 year left) but when I am completely finished with school i will be a midwife.
Good luck with school...YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO GO TO SCHOOL!!

margaritaville · 08-12-2007, 07:55 AM

I've have not done the LPN to RN program. I did go AAS RN to BSN RN and the program was long and difficult (had a family at that point) -would I do it again YES. I commend you and support you. Here in NJ the positions for LPN in the hospital setting are few and far between. It is a wise descision and will be rewarding in the end. Good for you

red98vett · 08-12-2007, 08:10 AM

I can't comment but wanted to say good luck in your decision - that's pretty awesome to do this in your 40's -

I do have a question to throw out to you nurses - are there any of you that have deal with severe lung illnesses ....and can you pm me so I can ask you some questions ? I'm having a really hard time lately watching how bad my husband is doing and would appreciate any help from a professional. His doctor flat out told him there was nothing more she could do for him

& there's been some changes I'm concerned about

Yorkiekids · 08-12-2007, 10:04 AM

You're never too old. I'm 53 and going for a degree in Special Needs Education. I love every minute of it.

Lora9584 · 08-12-2007, 11:36 AM

Thanks guys for all of the kind words and support. My whole family is behind me 100%. I am so excited and can not wait to start. I am afraid that I would not be good at the online thing and on the tough courses would do much better having a professor in front of me explaining things. I researched the classes that I am going to have to take and most of them seem pretty simple. there are a couple that I am sure will make me work extra hard but that is okay. My husband said if I was gonna do this then just go full time and get it done with instead of a class or two at a time. He is such a sweetie and so supportive of anything I want. Things in our life are finally where they need to be at least most of the time and stress is pretty low. So now just seems like the time to do this.

patty58 · 08-12-2007, 12:16 PM

My daughter is 33 with 2 kids and is in her second semester of school to become an RN. One of her good friends that is going thru a lot of classes with her is an LPN going for her RN. Good for you

I think that is great.

RowdysMom · 08-12-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lora9584

Thanks guys for all of the kind words and support. My whole family is behind me 100%. I am so excited and can not wait to start. I am afraid that I would not be good at the online thing and on the tough courses would do much better having a professor in front of me explaining things. I researched the classes that I am going to have to take and most of them seem pretty simple. there are a couple that I am sure will make me work extra hard but that is okay. My husband said if I was gonna do this then just go full time and get it done with instead of a class or two at a time. He is such a sweetie and so supportive of anything I want. Things in our life are finally where they need to be at least most of the time and stress is pretty low. So now just seems like the time to do this.

Being a nursing professor, I wholeheartedly agree about going to classes in person. Of course, I do understand how online classes are best for some, but I do think classes in person, if possible, are the best for learning.

You are right to try to do it without working. Your life will be much easier if you are not trying to work all the time. The more you can get organized to be able to focus completely on your studies, the better off you will be.

You will "learn" many things that you already know - but just go with the flow. Be open to all possibilities. You will find yourself saying, "that is too idealistic, you can't really do it that way in reality". You are right - but the thing is that a nursing school must teach to the highest standard - which may not be able to be met in reality - but ethically, if nurses aren't taught to the "highest standards" then schools could be liable for teaching halfway. In health care, we can't always do things the most ideal way, but we can't do them halfway either, we do have to know how things "should" be done.

I know you will do great - especially if you are ready to go back to school! I LOVE going to school - I think that is why I am a teacher.

GOOD LUCK!

Lora9584 · 08-14-2007, 04:08 AM

Thanks again for the words of encouragement. I have emailed the school to see if there is anything that needs done before I get home in October. Also have been in contact with an old boss that had always wanted me to go back to school. To see about a part time job after I start. So things are working fine towards my goal so far. Glad to know that there is an nursing professor on here in case I have questions. Ha.

red98vett · 08-14-2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lora9584

Thanks again for the words of encouragement. I have emailed the school to see if there is anything that needs done before I get home in October. Also have been in contact with an old boss that had always wanted me to go back to school. To see about a part time job after I start. So things are working fine towards my goal so far. Glad to know that there is an nursing professor on here in case I have questions. Ha.

Good luck to you - and I just want to say Gayle (Rowdysmom) is WONDERFUL !! She's been helping me privately and been a huge help. Any questions you have I'm sure she'll be right there for you -

Thank you Gayle. I really appreciate you talking to me

08-11-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
Lora9584 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 322	Anyone ever done the LPN to RN program? Well guys I have been kicking around in the back of my head about going back to school to get my RN. I now have myself talked in to it but wanted to know if there was anyone that had ever completed the LPN to RN program. In Indiana it is only a year and gives me credit for what I have already done. Will be a very hectic year and probably a pretty poor one as I don't think I will be working much but will be worth it in the end. I have always wanted to work in OB and around here they won't let an LPN work there. Husband is all for me going back and willing to make the sacrifice of not much money while I go. I have not said anything yet to the kids but know that they will all be supportive. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this. Was it worth it etc. I have been an LPN for over 19 years now so this is all pretty scary and at 43 hope that I am not too old to do this.

08-11-2007, 06:58 PM	#2
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	You are NEVER too old to go back to school!!! I haven't done the program - I got my RN from the beginning - but I wanted to encourage you to DO IT!!! Forgive me, but I've been out of town and just as I was leaving, I thought you were getting ready to go out as a traveling nurse??? Did I miss something? __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

08-12-2007, 07:55 AM	#6
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	I've have not done the LPN to RN program. I did go AAS RN to BSN RN and the program was long and difficult (had a family at that point) -would I do it again YES. I commend you and support you. Here in NJ the positions for LPN in the hospital setting are few and far between. It is a wise descision and will be rewarding in the end. Good for you __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

08-12-2007, 08:10 AM	#7
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I can't comment but wanted to say good luck in your decision - that's pretty awesome to do this in your 40's - I do have a question to throw out to you nurses - are there any of you that have deal with severe lung illnesses ....and can you pm me so I can ask you some questions ? I'm having a really hard time lately watching how bad my husband is doing and would appreciate any help from a professional. His doctor flat out told him there was nothing more she could do for him & there's been some changes I'm concerned about __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-12-2007, 10:04 AM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	You're never too old. I'm 53 and going for a degree in Special Needs Education. I love every minute of it. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

08-11-2007, 07:12 PM	#3
Lora9584 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 322	Yep I am currently in Maryland and found out that traveling is not for me. I am so darn homesick that it is making me sick. But am stuck here till the 13th of October. Can not go fast enough for me. Thanks for the encouragement I am pretty excited myself.

08-12-2007, 06:16 AM	#4
maxlover Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 118	My daughter lives in Indiana and has been an LPN for several years. She is now taking courses to complete her RN and has been doing this at home in her own time (between her work and family). I can find out more about her program if you are interested. It seems to be working out well for her.

08-12-2007, 11:36 AM	#9
Lora9584 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 322	Thanks guys for all of the kind words and support. My whole family is behind me 100%. I am so excited and can not wait to start. I am afraid that I would not be good at the online thing and on the tough courses would do much better having a professor in front of me explaining things. I researched the classes that I am going to have to take and most of them seem pretty simple. there are a couple that I am sure will make me work extra hard but that is okay. My husband said if I was gonna do this then just go full time and get it done with instead of a class or two at a time. He is such a sweetie and so supportive of anything I want. Things in our life are finally where they need to be at least most of the time and stress is pretty low. So now just seems like the time to do this.

08-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#10
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	My daughter is 33 with 2 kids and is in her second semester of school to become an RN. One of her good friends that is going thru a lot of classes with her is an LPN going for her RN. Good for you I think that is great.

08-14-2007, 04:08 AM	#12
Lora9584 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 322	Thanks again for the words of encouragement. I have emailed the school to see if there is anything that needs done before I get home in October. Also have been in contact with an old boss that had always wanted me to go back to school. To see about a part time job after I start. So things are working fine towards my goal so far. Glad to know that there is an nursing professor on here in case I have questions. Ha.