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I am already a MA, just wondering if the LPN program is about the same as the MA program??? I live in Kansas City, Mo and is wondering is the LPN worth it??? What is the entry level of pay in kcmo for LPN?? Are LPN in demand??? Is it really worth going to an accelerated LPN program & I question that accreditation or at Penn valley Community College, which have great accreditation, but why is the accelerated program(concorde) costs 30,000 and Community College costs 12,000. However im not sure if the 12,000 covers the 1 year prerequisites( anatomy & physiology).Decided not to do the RN program because I don't want the gray hairs and stress.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

As an MA, you are not licensed and work under the license of an MD. MA's really cannot be compared to a licensed professional nurse.

As to whether it is worth your time to further your education, only you can decide that. I don't think that LPN's have any fewer gray hairs and stress than RN's. As to whether LPN's are still in demand, that is a location-specific question. In some areas of the country, yes. In other areas, not so much.

And yes, for-profit schools will always cost much more than community colleges.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

I would go with the community college; less money for an optimum education, especially if you want to "try" nursing. I will say it won't be a cakewalk, but it was one of the best decisions that I made. :yes:

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As an MA, you are not licensed and work under the license of an MD. MA's really cannot be compared to a licensed professional nurse.As to whether it is worth your time to further your education, only you can decide that. I don't think that LPN's have any fewer gray hairs and stress than RN's. As to whether LPN's are still in demand, that is a location-specific question. In some areas of the country, yes. In other areas, not so much. And yes, for-profit schools will always cost much more than community colleges.
I know 2 people that's has tried the RN program and I was told that it is extremely hard. I've done a lot of research about the RN program including allnurses.com. I'm more afraid of failing the RN program more them anything.
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I would go with the community college; less money for an optimum education, especially if you want to "try" nursing. I will say it won't be a cakewalk, but it was one of the best decisions that I made. :yes:
What was "try" written like that??? Lol
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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
What was "try" written like that??? Lol

To me, being a LPN may lead one to pursue higher roles in the nursing model; you may find yourself going beyond that license.

I did once I wanted to be certified in my specialty (Pediatrics and Rehabilitation) only to find out only RNs could be certified.

Being a LPN have me a great foundation in becoming an RN. :yes:

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To me, being a LPN may lead one to pursue higher roles in the nursing model; you may find yourself going beyond that license. I did once I wanted to be certified in my specialty (Pediatrics and Rehabilitation) only to find out only RNs could be certified.Being a LPN have me a great foundation in becoming an RN. :yes:
What setting would I most likely get paid what I'm worth? Hospital? Government? Long term care facility?
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Specializes in Med-Surg.
What setting would I most likely get paid what I'm worth? Hospital? Government? Long term care facility?

In my area they no longer hire LPN/LVN's in the hospital setting. Even when they did, LTC is where you made the best money. Some rehab facilities hire as well but I am not sure about how much they pay. There is also home health, but again, I am not sure on the pay.

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In my area they no longer hire LPN/LVN's in the hospital setting. Even when they did, LTC is where you made the best money. Some rehab facilities hire as well but I am not sure about how much they pay. There is also home health, but again, I am not sure on the pay.
Have you thought about going back 4 a RN??
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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
What setting would I most likely get paid what I'm worth? Hospital? Government? Long term care facility?

The best way to find out is to research the market; look on Indeed.com or Glassdoor.com to figure out what listings are in your area for LPNs; then look up salary findings for LPNs in your area.

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