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Non-Traditional LPN to RN Bridge Programs- Earning Your Degree From Home
Looking into an LPN to RN program but not sure how you can fit it into your already busy schedule and adult obligations? That’s a challenge many people face. In today’s world most adults have to come up with solutions to many challenges before they can begin schooling.
For many people, traditional LPN to RN bridge programs don’t adequately address the challenges that must be overcome for adult students. The cost, time, and personal sacrifices can be prohibitive. Taking a close look at the real cost, in terms of money and personal sacrifices, with traditional schooling needs to be considered.
With the growing adaption of technology into nursing education, non-traditional or distance learning LPN to RN bridge programs are becoming increasingly popular and more common place than ever before. Even traditional nursing programs are offering portions of their nursing programs via non-traditional platforms.
With so many options to choose from though you need to consider which type of program would be a better fit for your life style. Non-traditional, or distance learning, nursing programs aren’t a good fit for everyone. Unlike a traditional, on-site program your success in a non-traditional program will be heavily contingent on your own self motivation and drive to get your RN degree. In a traditional program you earn your credits by attending an entire semester and taking interval exams. In a non-traditional LPN to RN bridge program you will earn your credits by taking just one exam per course so it’s your responsibility to make sure you are adequately prepared to challenge the exam.
There are support systems for nontraditional nursing students though to help you stay on track and offer more structure than just having to study completely independently. (Click on the link below to watch a video about how distance learning programs work.)
Click here to watch a video on how you can start earning your RN degree from home!
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The fastest way to get your accredited RN degree! Our RN bridge program provides all the structure, support and live lecture of a traditional program but all from home!
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A Comparison of RN Bridge Programs
Non-traditional RN Bridge Programs
| Traditional RN Bridge Programs
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Flexible, you decide how and when to study and can work around family and work obligations
| Full-time, semester based schedule On a linear track, daytime hours and inflexible schedule. May have to change work and family needs to conform to schooling
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Flexible, “work at your own pace” both part- and full time opportunities. Ability to take breaks to attend to other obligations and priorities
| Usually linear, clearly defined and full-time course load. Often inflexible
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Tuition and fees between $5,000 and $15,000. Very limited costs for transportation, rooming and board. Books and resource materials often available for online use
| Prices vary, usually between $15,000 and over $25,00 for just tuition and book fees
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Can be completed in your own home, no commute time, flexible schedule around family and job obligations. Can take classes anywhere with “virtual” classrooms
| Required daily driving, possible long commute, takes significant additional time away from work and family. Classes must be attending at the school
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Thanks for commenting Bham Lpn! I'm assuming you meant traditional education won't let you take care of family. ;) You're so right though. Wanting to transition from LPN to RN with a distance learning program doesn't make you any less motivated. It's just your best option. Don't get me wrong. Traditional education has it's place but only if someone can afford the time to take off of work. Like you, most can't. Just make sure you check with your board of nursing about which distance learning nursing programs are approved in your state.
Good luck on earning your degree! Stick with it... even when times feel tough. Check out the link I gave you at the top. (It could help make things a little easier.) :)
Some really good information. I am getting my RN degree through a distance learning program. I have been an LPN for 18 years and figured now was as good a time as any to get my degree. I am going to check out your site. It sounds very interesting. Keep it up!
Hi nurseforlife! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Good for you on going for your RN degree. Starting is definitely the hardest part. You’ll have to stop back by and update us on your progress. Any advice for future non-traditional nursing students is always welcome.
Great hub! Really useful information. I have been searching for an LPN to RN bridge program that I could do from home. I watched that video from that link you posted and it is exactly what I have been looking for. I completely agree with not being able to do a regular program. I would have to spend a fortune on childcare- which I wouldn't be able to afford because I would have to majorly cut back on my hours at the hospital. Thanks again for all the info. I hope to see more hubs from you. :)
Wow! I’m new to hubpages and can’t believe how awesome you all are. Thanks for commenting Jason. I’m glad you got something out of the video… and that you like my hubpage. *blush*. I think this is my new favorite site so definitely expect more useful information on LPN to RN bridge programs. There has been a paradigm shift in nursing education and I am 100% on board. The nursing shortage worries me and I think giving more people the information they need to earn their RN degree is my tiny (very tiny) way of helping out. I hope it helped you out a bit. Or at least gave you some direction.
does lpn really take this exceslior class and pass
Bham Lpn 2 years ago
This IS the only way to my RN degree and a better life! Non-tradional programs won't let me take care of my family and work at the same time. That doesn't mean I'm any less motivated to become an RN. Great info.