LVN to RN Programs

This is a site about getting you, as an LPN (assuming you have already acquired that level of training) getting your RN degree.

We have made this site because we feel that other web sites dealing with this particular subject are really carbon copies of lists of nursing schools and programs with a button to click and inquire more information from that particular program.

LVN to RN Programs wants to go further than that and offer an unbiased look at each of the programs offered, both online programs and traditional walk-in schools.

Our aim is to provide program star ratings as well as a fairly thorough breakdown of the costs involved.

Now that you know our purpose, let's get started shall we?

The LVN to RN Transformation

LVN to RN Programs abound throughout the United States and there is seemingly even more opportunity to go from a Licensed Vocational Nurse to a Registered Nurse online using accredited transition or bridge programs.

This is good news for an LVN because it has never been easier to become a Registered Nurse than on the Internet today.

This site is wholly devoted to providing the best LVN to RN programs breakdown and analysis that money won't buy.

Why? Because this site is 100% free to use

Lets Start at the Beginning

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Entry level nursing care provider. Name interchangeable with LPN or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs bedside patient care and helps patient perform tasks like eating and dressing. The LVN also monitors vitals, records results from tests, administers injections and assists in the preparation of the patient for surgery. The average salary for a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the United States is about $16 to $22 an hour or about $35,000 to $49,000 per year.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Advanced level nursing practitioner. Administers injections, performs tests and recommends fundamental treatments for standard illnesses and injuries. Can assist in the operating room. Responsibilities often include managing LVN, LPN and NP level nurses. The average salary for a Registered Nurse in the United States is about $22 to $31 an hour or about $46,900 to $67,500 per year.

The Cost of Getting Your RN Degree

Honestly there are a lot of fluctuations in tuition reports and it is difficult to pin down the actual cost. If you want the quick answer (which no other web site provides except this one) it will cost you in the vicinity of $17,000 to get your RN degree.

Some of the things at play here are:

• in-state vs out-of-state differences
• completed areas of training and testing
• online or walk-in education
• addition course costs (testing, materials and misc fees)

We found a few LVN to RN programs in the $17,000 range and so we don't see any reason why you should pay much more than that for your education.

It is worth noting that there are breaks given for minorities as well as some financial assistance for LVN to RN programs provided by a great many employers (hospitals and other health care providers) who are willing to get their Licensed Practical Nurse staff more education because they can in turn provide better care to their clientele.
So it is highly recommended that you begin your path to becoming a Registered Nurse by finding out if your current employer provides incentive or assistance to staff wishing to go through LVN to RN programs.

In the pages throughout this site, we have interviews with both the Licensed Vocational Nurse that is currently making the transition, and those that have already completed their RN degree.

Hopefully, a frank discussion from other students and practicing nurses (through commenting and guest articles) will help you make the most informed decision possible on choosing an LVN to RN program that will serve you best.