3 Comments so far

1. Jill on August 11, 2009 4:11 pm

   You do not have to be an LPN first (to my knowledge) in any state before getting the RN. You could call schools in your area to confirm.
   If you choose to go this route, it’s about 12-15 months to earn the LPN then another 12-15 months to earn an associates degree RN after that. But if you want the RN, just go straight into an RN program. Either the associates route, which will take 2 years minimum but you may need more time for pre reqs, or a BSN is 4 years minimum if you go full time every semester.
   Every school’s nursing programs have different admissions requirements, but most require general freshman biology, gen. chemistry, anatomy & physiology, and sometimes microbiology. You will also have general education courses in things like English, psychology, history, sociology, etc.
   It’s best to visit with the school’s admissions reps to find out their specific policies and there are usually very detailed in how you have to apply to the nursing program.

2. ctelly22 on August 11, 2009 5:00 pm

   Someone gave you incorrect information. I am an RN and have never been an LPN. There are plenty of RN programs in colleges across the country, you just need to decide whether you want to be an associate or bachelors prepared RN. LPN school is completely different and most in my area aren’t even affiliated with a college. Also a lot of LPN positions are being phased out so they are limited as to where they can work.

3. MHnurseC on August 11, 2009 5:06 pm

   No, you need not be an LPN before becoming an RN.