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Undecided on Whether or not I Should Apply to the LPN program or the ADN program?

Hello my name is Claudette and I am currently taking pre-reqs for nursing school. I am undecided on whether or not I should apply to the LPN or the ADN program.

I am currently taking A & P I now and will be taking A&P II next semester. I’m hoping to take Microbiology during the summer of 2015. So my question is since I’m already taking A &P I and will be taking A&P II next semester and microbiology afterwards, would it be better if I applied for the LPN program or the ADN. I’m so confused. Can anyone help me out Please?

-Claudette

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  1. Patty says

    November 23, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Welcome Claudette!

    I seen your question and hoped I could help. Since you are taking A & P and microbiology, I suggest you go for the ADN (assoicates degree in nursing). Generally A&P and Micro are pre-req courses for becoming a registered nurse (however, some LPN programs may require them).

    Are you wanting to be a LPN or RN? Both are great careers. However, you will have more job opportunities if you become a RN instead of a LPN…plus you will make more money. The LPN takes one year to complete and the ADN takes 2 years.

    Are you currently enrolled at a college with a nursing program? If you are I would contact one of the advisors to help guide you on when you should apply because every nursing program is different in their requirements. If you plan on transferring I would still contact an advisor at the school you plan on transferring to for the requirements to enter the nursing program.

    Did that help clarify things?

    • Claudette says

      November 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Yes it did and no I am not in a nursing program now, but I am going to apply and I wanted to know exactly which one is best the LPN program doesn’t require micro or A n P. I just wanted to know if I should go for the LPN or RN program and if I was to go into the ADN how long would it take for me to finish. Thank you Patty is it anyway you can help me out with this question?

      • Patty says

        November 23, 2014 at 6:37 pm

        Glad I could help 🙂 I personally think you should do the RN program. As a registered nurse you are going to be making more money and have many more opportunities for employment. The scope of practice for a LPN is very limited. Overall, I think the RN program is the best hands down.

        If you went for an ADN (since you are already completing many of the pre-reqs) it will probably take you about 1.5 years…may be a year (I’m not sure what other classes you have taken). You are ahead of the game a bit since you are already taking A&P and micro.

        I found this good article on ADN and BSN nursing degrees that you may want to look at: https://www.registerednursern.com/adn-or-bsn-nursing-degree-what-is-the-difference-between-adn-bsn-programs/

        and just to give you an idea about what a LPN does here is another great article: https://www.registerednursern.com/lpn-lvn-licensed-practical-nurse-vocational-nurse-education-job-and-salary-information/

        Hope this helps and I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

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