https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:13:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868151 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:18:16 +0000 Mrs. Pen 868151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: @ash: thanks so much for the information! It's very helpful :)</p> <p>Actually the reason I asked is because I currently work in a clinic (administrative position). I saw an opening at my clinic for an LPN and starting wondering if it might be better to do that and be able to start sooner. then continue schooling while working.</p> <p>Nurses are definitely in high demand here! But I do agree most prefer those with a BSN - they're pretty much guaranteed a job somewhere.</p> <p>I do plan to meet with the admissions counselor again before submitting my application to nursing to discuss options as well. </p> <p>and yes- I'm so excited for this! I have wanted to work in healthcare since I was a teen - and I think nurses have such flexible jobs (so many different schedules to choose from) that it can work great for families. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868121 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:08:40 +0000 Ash 868121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Our nursing program required all pre-reqs be completed prior to getting accepted into the program so it was 2 years of straight nursing classes. If your school allows part-time, I think that'd be best since you're a mama! Where I'm at in Iowa, it's easy to get a nursing job with an RN degree but I don't know how easy it'd be to find one as an LPN. :)) Let me know if you have any other questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868085 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:12 +0000 MrsF 868085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay for nursing! I got my RN and BSN right away (7 years ago) and I'm glad that I did it that way. I think it really depends on where you live and what kind of nursing you're hoping to go into. I live in Boston where there are tons of hospitals but also tons of schools. Because there are so many job applicants to choose from, most of the hospitals only hire people with a BSN. If I didn't have the degree I would probably have been working in a nursing home or a similar facility rather than a hospital ICU which is where I ended up. Just different interests for different people. </p> <p>That being said, I was in a totally different position when I was in school than I am now. With no kids I could go to school full time and not worry about it. Do you know any nurses in your area who could tell you about what jobs might be available depending on your degree? An admissions counselor at the school you're looking at might be able to tell you the same thing. If you're looking to split it up I think @Ash: has a good point about getting an associates degree and an RN and then working on the BSN. Where I live I think it would be difficult to get a job without the RN. </p> <p>Congratulations on pursuing this! It's not easy to put yourself out there like that. Nursing is a wonderful field with so many different options for different people and different stages of your life. I think it is GREAT for moms. I consider myself very lucky :) Please let me know if I can help in any way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868078 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:59:05 +0000 Mrs. Pen 868078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: hehe thanks :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868077 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:58:51 +0000 Mrs. Pen 868077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: so my situation is that I have my AA, which is a general education degree. I didn't think I'd be going into nursing while doing it, so I do have some nursing pre-reqs. So the nursing degree shouldn't take me as long, had I been starting from scratch. I do know that my college does allow PT students. But you're right - getting the AA RN degree would take a lot less time, then to continue to get the BSN. Great advice - thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-868021 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:37:57 +0000 regberadaisy 868021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to PM you instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867999 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:31:44 +0000 Ash 867999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been a nurse for 3 years - I graduated with my ADN... It was a 2 year program and the first year included lpn and rns. The lpns took classes in the summer and then graduated whereas the rns continued for another year in the fall. Our program was full time... there was no option to do it part time. So my opinion is to just go full time for 2 years and then work on your bsn part time after you graduate (if you're doing community college first). </p> <p>P.S. being a nurse is so rewarding. I work in peds and I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867995 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:30:47 +0000 regberadaisy 867995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: "edumacation"</p> <p>bahahah love it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867991 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:29:34 +0000 blackbird 867991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go you for working on your edumacation! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867984 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:28:45 +0000 regberadaisy 867984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: will do! Don't forget to check application deadlines! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867980 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:26:54 +0000 Mrs. Pen 867980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: my community college is actually pretty awesome - they just implemented a BSN program through a state university. So I can still go to the cc near me (where I have my degree) and get my BSN without leaving the cc! BUT they don't have an LPN program (just the LPN to RN), so I'd have to go somewhere else for that.</p> <p>@regberadaisy: aww thanks - you're so sweet! I am anxious to just get started!! Yes - that would be so helpful! thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867962 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:24:18 +0000 regberadaisy 867962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: none, but just want to give you a woot woot and I'm so proud of you for still pursuing you're dream!!!!</p> <p>P.S. My cousin's daughter is actually in nursing school now in GA. Do you want me to fwd your question to her? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867953 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:40 +0000 brownie 867953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not a nurse. I work at a Community College which has a very large nursing program (okay small LVN program but a lot of students who want to do it). The prerequs for the LVN typically take full time students 1 year including Summer to complete. It sounds like you are ahead in that a little. The LVN program then takes 1 more year of more than full time work (it is very intensive from what I hear from my students). Then for the RN, they have to transfer to a 4 year university (at least from my area) to complete it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-nurses-out-there-question#post-867943 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:15:48 +0000 Mrs. Pen 867943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to be a nurse, get a BSN and be an RN.</p> <p>Right now I'm still in the pre-req stage. I have my AA (gen ed) but need to take a few more pre-req classes to get into the program (bio, A&amp;P 1 &amp; 2 etc) that I am planning to start this fall. </p> <p>However I was looking into it... and I was wondering if it's better to get my LPN first, then work on the LPN to RN degree? </p> <p>That way it might help break up the schoolwork and I'd actually get to work as a nurse sooner. Since I think the nursing degree will take at least three years since I have a year of pre-reqs to take and can't go FT while working 20-25 hours/week and being a mom. I'm not sure how long the LPN program would take.</p> <p>Any input? advice? tips? </p>