Talking to LPNs around the country and you may be surprised to find a little buzz going on about how quickly they can become an RN (registered nurse) which offer more money and better career opportunities. In a relatively short period of time and while continuing to work many licensed practical nurses are going back to college at least for a little while in order to earn their bachelor’s degree in nursing to become an RN.

There are different types of programs offered at several universities ranging from LPN to RN programs or more specialized bridge type courses. Therefore if you are considering returning to school to take advantage of this opportunity it is important to learn about all the different types of lpn to rn nursing programs available to you. You may be pleasantly surprised to find out how long it may take you to become an RN!