[butterflies135]

i am looking for some direction, i am a mommy of 3 beautifuls kids 5 yrs and under and am working on my prequerites for nursing school. i am curious about LPN programs, is it a good idea to do lpn first and then persue rn. i am interested in getting into labor and delivery or psych nursing but am wondering if lpn is a good idea to start with?? also what is the average pay for lpn in lawrence topeka area?what can't they do that rn can do? also i have heard that lpns were being phased out is this true or just a rumor? and do lpns work in hospitals or just nursing homes?? please any answers greatly appriated...thanks

[Gentle Hands 911]

I am a mommy of two and I decided to go straight for my BSN. I am so happy I made that decision almost three years ago. Fall 08 I will be starting my senior year. Go for it, you can do it. I'm doing it!!!!

[butterflies135]

Originally Posted by Gentle Hands 911

I am a mommy of two and I decided to go straight for my BSN. I am so happy I made that decision almost three years ago. Fall 08 I will be starting my senior year. Go for it, you can do it. I'm doing it!!!!

thanks, i am going to go for it! my husband keeps thelling me keep you sights on the big prize don't give in and i definitely think he is right. i am going to do this. were are you getting your BSN from? that is really wonderful that you are almost done. why did you decide to do BSN instead of ADN? what part of nursing are you wanting to get into? good luck, gentle hands 911.. thanks for the advice you have been very helpful.

[Gentle Hands 911]

Originally Posted by butterflies135

thanks, i am going to go for it! my husband keeps thelling me keep you sights on the big prize don't give in and i definitely think he is right. i am going to do this. were are you getting your BSN from? that is really wonderful that you are almost done. why did you decide to do BSN instead of ADN? what part of nursing are you wanting to get into? good luck, gentle hands 911.. thanks for the advice you have been very helpful.

I am attending MidAmerica Nazarene University. I tried to get into JCCC and KCKCC ADN program but that didn't work out for me. I truly believe it was a blessing in disguise, the reason being, I wanted to later get my master's as a NP and whether waste time with the ADN program I just decided to go straight for the prize. I really enjoy this school because of its warm environment and approachable professors. I plan on going into labor and delivery or mother/baby but I am not writing this in stone because I had a really wonderful experience with telemetry. In the fall we get to choose where we go for one rotation and I have decided to try home health as my first choice. We will see how that work out. Let me know if I can help in any way.