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We have learned a lot this season about different paths to getting that coveted RN. This weeks guest, Lexy's story is no exception. She shows how it really does pay off putting in the time to research your schooling options well before you apply. Sometimes the best path for you is not a straight shot through a university program. Like Lexy it may wind through one university, to a technical college, and finish at a different university. Whichever path you end up taking, it is possible to tailor  your nursing education to your individual needs and preferences.  So take time like Lexy did, and do your homework first to give you the best experience possible!

Show Notes:

• Lexy worked on her pre-requisite courses at Utah State University.
• With her Dad working as a Physical Therapist she discovered early on a love for knowledge about the human body.
• While she did not have any nursing mentors growing up, she did eventually have some friends go into nursing to help give advice. 
• A family experience with a fantastic NICU nurse she heard growing up inspired her to become a nurse.
• While USU did have a nursing program, it was very new, and not accredited at the time and she had heard some negative feedback from students in the program. This led her on a search for an option that felt better for her.
• Found a program through the Weber State University nursing program that was offered through Bridgerland Technical College in Brigham City, Utah.
• This is a 3 year program. 1st year you earn an LPN, 2nd year= associate RN, 3rd year=BSN. The first year is at the tech college and then you finish up at Weber State University. 
• Lexy explains was an LPN is and what they can do, and the benefits of having one while working on the rest of your schooling.
• Lexy began as a CNA, then became a med tech at an assisted living center which has given her valuable experience. 
• Listen in to learn what her experience in this program has been, and see if it would be a good fit for you. 
• Lexy's advice for other prospective nurses: Go to an accredited school, Talk to those in the program to see what it is like first. Talk to other nurses working in the area and ask which schools send in the most competent students. And, Just go for it!

Links:

1. https://nursing.usu.edu/ The USU program is now accredited and may be a good option for you!
2. https://btech.edu/certificate/nursing/ Click here to learn more about  Bridgerland Technical College and their LPN program.
3. https://www.weber.edu/nursing Click here to learn more about the Weber State University nursing program.
4. https://www.kaptest.com/nclex Click here to learn more about Kaplan and their NCLEX test prep materials. 
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