| Are you an LPN who has been considering | | | | cover the same material as you would encounter |
| becoming an RN? If so, you're not alone. In | | | | in textbooks, but in a more visually appealing |
| today's economy, there are so many reasons | | | | manner. If you are like more than 80% of other |
| why the time is right to pursue your degree | | | | people who are visual learners, watching trumps |
| through an RN bridge program. Given the current | | | | reading any day! |
| nursing shortage, you are practically guaranteed | | | | Are you a good test taker? You should look for a |
| to be offered a job in the professional area of | | | | program that offers resources to help you not |
| your choice. You will also enjoy a higher wage, | | | | only prepare for the nursing theorem portion of |
| better benefits, and the satisfaction of finally being | | | | the test, but that will also offer plenty of guided |
| paid at a rate commensurate with the work you | | | | practice taking the exam. Being that distance |
| do. | | | | learning LPN to RN bridge programs are based on |
| How do you choose the right LPN to RN bridge | | | | credit by examination you need to be sure you |
| program that meets your needs? If your goal is | | | | bone up on your testing skills. Your degree |
| to earn your degree quickly, easily, and | | | | depends on it! If you're not good at test taking, |
| affordably, consider the following to make sure | | | | don't worry. It is a skill that can be learned if |
| you choose the right LPN to RN bridge program | | | | given the right support and guidance. |
| for you: | | | | Are you wanting to finish your degree in as short |
| Are you self motivated? Motivation is the key | | | | a time as possible? Taking an online LPN to RN |
| reason that many people fail when they attempt | | | | bridge program can help you earn your degree |
| to take an online program. Look for a program | | | | faster than taking the same program in the |
| that has been developed with this in mind, and will | | | | traditional manner. This is because you can study |
| help you stay on track. Beware of programs that | | | | at your own pace, and you are not forced to |
| claim to offer you a "system" to get your degree | | | | learn at the same pace as an entire class. People |
| but only deliver you a stack of study guides or | | | | who are often impatient in traditional classrooms |
| text books. | | | | will find this appealing because you won't be held |
| Are you capable of self study without support? | | | | back by your classmates. |
| Support is important in helping students succeed. | | | | There are an abundance of online RN bridge |
| Look for a program with an active student forum | | | | programs available today, making it doubly |
| where you can interact and talk with other | | | | important that you find the right program to |
| students in the program. Is the forum moderated | | | | meet your needs. The most important thing you |
| regularly by knowledgeable, experienced nurses? | | | | need to ask is are they accredited and who are |
| Some programs also offer live two-way | | | | they accredited by? Do your research on the |
| conversation interactions, so that you can always | | | | accrediting body. Just because they put their |
| speak to someone who is waiting to help you. | | | | stamp of approval on the program doesn't mean |
| Are you a visual learner? Instead of reading | | | | it will be nationally recognized. Look for programs |
| stacks of dull textbooks, you might opt for a | | | | that are regionally accredited. |
| program that offers video material designed to | | | | |