[BumblebeeRN]

Just wondering why people pick LPN over RN program??

what's your story?

I picked RN because I had already gone to school for a year for medical assistant- which was a waste of $$ since I could of done LPN program for a year as well.
So when I found about LPN, I was already done with MA program therefore decided to just go for the RN.

[Tweety]

There are many reasons. Many people need to get out working quickly so go the LPN route and plan on getting their RN later. Many don't want the responsiblities of an RN and enjoy the patient contact of an LPN. LPNs can do very well in FL in long term care facilities, etc.

Good luck to you. Personally for money and job opportunities, I think RN is the best goal to have.

[ink10300]

Hi!
I have chosen to become an LPN, with high hopes of continuing on and becoming an RN.
School is expensive and hard to do for great length of time, especially if you work full time or more and have kids.
If I could have just done a straight shot, it would have been perfect.
But, all the pre-req's can take at least a year if your lucky, but more probably 2. Then another 2 years in the program itself.
I have literally worked my way up. CNA, for almost 10 years. I got stuck when I managed a non-medical home care company, working at least 60-80 hrs a week, (literally). Then a phlebotomist and medical biller concurrently.
When I found the LPN program, the pre-reqs were included. 1 yr. straight shot and I finally fulfilled my dream of becoming a nurse, at the age of 28.
Still dreaming of attaining the RN, but I am thankful and proud that I am still a Nurse.

[dianne1971]

I wanted to get into the nursing field, and with no pre-req's done along with the waiting list, this seemed to be the fastest way to get into it. Now I can work (when I find a job) and take my pre-req's. I do plan on going ahead to RN but it will take awhile....I'm also a single mom.

[Nur_1996]

I have had a very sucessful career as a LPN, never settled for second best. I have held many supervisor postions. I have just been accepted for the RN program in the fall after being a LPN for 13 years. This is what worked for me, since a had 4 kids at home when becoming a LPN. I now still have two teenage boys at home. I feel prepared and ready for a new challenge. I reccomend nursing RN or LPN as a excellent career choice.

[Medium0304]

I am hoping to start an LPN program this Aug. Can you tell me a little more about your process to become an LPN? I am 27 years old and feel like this is the best option for me because I want to fulfill my dream but I also need to start making some $$ soon. I will continue to get my RN but at least with my lpn I will already be in the field. Did you work while in the LPN program? If so, what hours did you work? How did you balance school and work? The LPN program I am interested in is either from 7 am - 3pm or 4 pm - 10 pm. I have a 3yr old and have to work, I cannot afford to stop working right now. Please advice.

Thanks.

[BumblebeeRN]

Originally Posted by Medium0304

I am hoping to start an LPN program this Aug. Can you tell me a little more about your process to become an LPN? I am 27 years old and feel like this is the best option for me because I want to fulfill my dream but I also need to start making some $$ soon. I will continue to get my RN but at least with my lpn I will already be in the field. Did you work while in the LPN program? If so, what hours did you work? How did you balance school and work? The LPN program I am interested in is either from 7 am - 3pm or 4 pm - 10 pm. I have a 3yr old and have to work, I cannot afford to stop working right now. Please advice.

Thanks.

I don't understand why you want to be an LPN when you have to be at school monday thru friday either in the morning or in the afternoon---- who will take care of your child??

with the RN program, you take your pre-reqs any time of the day at any campus, and once you start the program it's only 3 days out of the week that you go to school on a monday & friday from 9-12 then one day a full clinical rotation from 6-5pm <--- that is a better schedule than any LPN program!! plus you become an RN!!!!!!

[Nur_1996]

I think becoming a LPN first is a very good option. Most vocational schools have some day care programs. I also think that becoming a LPN is not a second class career. You have many options for work, and you can gain experience while taking the prereq's for the RN program if that is what you choose. Either way it can be done, My kids were 14,11,5 and 2 when I got my LPN 12 years ago. I have had a wonderful carrer as a LPN and will be bridging to the RN program in August. Either way good luck!

[Medium0304]

BumblebeeRN,

The reason why I chose the LPN path is because I have applied to several RN programs for the past couple of years and have not been accepted. It is going to be a huge sacrifice but my husband is very supportive and will take care of our child while I am in school or studying. I AM worried about not being able to spend enough time with my son during this time. However, I am more worried about what our future will look like if I don't go to school. I am tired of living paycheck to paycheck and going to a job that I don't like everyday.

I know that the RN option is best but I decided not to waste any more time. (I already wasted time when I was younger and that is the main reason I can't get into RN school, low GPA). LPN school will be tough but it's 1 year and I think it will be very rewarding in the end. After that, I will apply immediately for the bridge to RN.

[ink10300]

Originally Posted by BumblebeeRN

I don't understand why you want to be an LPN when you have to be at school monday thru friday either in the morning or in the afternoon---- who will take care of your child??

with the RN program, you take your pre-reqs any time of the day at any campus, and once you start the program it's only 3 days out of the week that you go to school on a monday & friday from 9-12 then one day a full clinical rotation from 6-5pm <--- that is a better schedule than any LPN program!! plus you become an RN!!!!!!

It does depend on your state how many clinical and didactic hours will be, and of course different schools have different schedules. And many programs not only require the necessary pre-reqs be completed first before you are accepted into the program, but often times there is a waiting list for the RN programs. But would be well worth it..