| As you may know, an LPN is different than an RN; | | | | there's no rush as to when you should be completing |
| what you may not know are your options when it | | | | your courses. Of course those programs that require |
| comes to LPN to RN programs, both online and at | | | | you to be on campus may move forward at a more |
| local colleges and hospitals. An LPN can get their | | | | scheduled pace but this will depend upon which course |
| education within one or two years whereas an RN | | | | you choose. |
| has had more training. An LPN typically works under | | | | Are you qualified for these LPN to RN (or LVN to RN, |
| the supervision of an RN and handles things such as | | | | or LPN to BSN and then RN) programs you see |
| taking vital signs, administering injections, teaching | | | | online? There may be some variations when it comes |
| patients and families about their care, and bandaging | | | | to qualifications state to state, but usually if you are an |
| wounds. Someone wishing to further their education | | | | LPN then there are few restrictions as to pursuing an |
| and nursing responsibilities may be looking at those | | | | RN degree. You may also be wondering how long it |
| LPN to RN programs, and we can clear up some | | | | will take a transition course such as this, and again that |
| basic questions about them here. | | | | will depend upon the course you choose and your |
| Many LPN to RN programs are available online. You | | | | own study pace. Some LPN to RN programs state |
| may need to go for some coursework in person at a | | | | that you can get your degree in as little as 12 months! |
| hospital or college, but most of what you need to learn | | | | When considering LPN to RN programs, just make |
| can be taught over the internet since you've already | | | | sure you choose an accredited school so that you're |
| had hands-on training when it comes to nursing. This is | | | | fully prepared for your exams at the end of your |
| a perfect solution for many LPNs who are already | | | | course. Once you get your RN degree you may be |
| working and who don't have a schedule that would | | | | pleasantly surprised at how quickly your course |
| allow them much time for a classroom. Usually you | | | | progressed and will no doubt be glad about your |
| can take online LPN to RN programs at your own | | | | decision! |
| pace and at your own convenience. This means | | | | |