Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

Nurses LPN/LVN

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Just curious if there are any LPN's that have no intention on becoming a RN? If so why not?

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Hey..

Responding to the question: no, I decided LOONNGG ago that I would never pursue the RN option. I wanted to be the best mom to my two sons; and like pagandeva have done just about EVERYTHING within the field of nursing; short of working in an OR. I am making right now MORE than a new grad RN and know that as an RN it would take me around 5+ years to reach the pay scale where I am presently. I am quite content; have earned a lot of respect from even RNs; and upper level management with my knowledge and skills. I believe that one has to be content where they are in their life and career. I am VERY PROUD of being an LVN and have never, ever regreted NOT getting my RN. Thanks, pagandeva, for inspiring and encouraging all of us!!!:balloons:

I appreciate the positive comment! I am truly happy with what I am currently doing, I will get the variety and experiences that I want, without pursuing the RN. And, I'll have a tad bit less stress than they do.

LPNs, be proud of yourselves. There are many who wish they made it as far as we did!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I did once take all the courses for RN, but found out I would take a paycut, going from an experienced LPN to a rookie RN. Yeah, I know, real strange...
I currently earn $19 hourly as an LVN at a SNF with a little less than 2 years of LTC experience. New grad RNs at the major hospitals in my area are started off at between $19 to $22 hourly (depending on the institution), so some start off earning as much as me, while some earn a couple more bucks per hour than me. At this point, pursuing the RN licensure seems pointless at times, because I am in it for the money.

However, I still want the RN license because of the pay increase. I also applaud those of you who are pleased and content with your LPN/LVN licensure. To each his own, and to each her own. :)

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Specializes in LTC, office.
I tell people all the time, I am NOT settling for LPN, I am HAPPY.

:yelclap: Well said!! So many of my current coworkers are going back to school and I constantly deal with questions of whether I will be joining them. NO!! I am happy where I am.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I currently earn $19 hourly as an LVN at a SNF with a little less than 2 years of LTC experience. New grad RNs at the major hospitals in my area are started off at between $19 to $22 hourly (depending on the institution), so some start off earning as much as me, while some earn a couple more bucks per hour than me. At this point, pursuing the RN licensure seems pointless at times, because I am in it for the money.

However, I still want the RN license because of the pay increase. I also applaud those of you who are pleased and content with your LPN/LVN licensure. To each his own, and to each her own. :)

I'd cheer for you, no matter what! You seem to be a very intelligent person who has much to offer the profession as well as those on this forum.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

And, also, Commuter, you will probably have more opportunities. I hear that LPNs are limited in opportunities in many other places, so, if you have the desire and will to do it, then go for the gusto!

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I have been an LPN for 20 years or so. I earned that title in my mid 30's after being an aide for 10 years. I have been staff nurse, med nurse, unit manager, staff coordinator and supervisor of many things during that time. I have worked in Dr's offices and hospitals and now work in acute/rehab. I make a good living from my wages and have no thoughts of upping myself to R.N. I have found that even with this title I have many options to choose from. Now if I go back to school, it will be to learn more about my personal interests. I often go to classes to learn about specialties...Hiv..Alzhimiers....Dementia...Drug abuse. This does not get me a new title, but it makes me a better nurse. We are all apart of the team and all have our place in it. Make your choice based on were you want to be and not were you think you should be.

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I often go to classes to learn about specialties...Hiv..Alzhimiers....Dementia...Drug abuse. This does not get me a new title, but it makes me a better nurse. We are all apart of the team and all have our place in it. Make your choice based on were you want to be and not were you think you should be.

This is key. You reaffirm my decision..

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Specializes in Geriatrics,AL,Psych,Detox.
Just curious if there are any LPN's that have no intention on becoming a RN? If so why not?

I want to go back, but it never seems like the right time. If I did, I would still want to work the floor, not be a manager. I am mainly after the title.

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I'm NOT an LPN as of yet. But yes, I do plan to become an RN..

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Specializes in Med-Surg, gynecology.

I realize this thread is a bit old by now, but I just wanted to say how encouraging I found it. Nursing is a second career for me, and I have a previous Bachelor's degree in another area. Before starting LVN school, I was very keen on earning RN licensure and perhaps become a NP. Now I have one semester left in LVN school, and after being in higher education for five years, I've realized that I think I'm done after completing LVN training. I decided to become a nurse for the job stability, the variety of opportunies, the relatively decent pay, and for the "human service" factor that I enjoy. Becoming an RN does not increase any of those factors for me, except for $ (and an extra $4-5 an hour is NOT incentive enough for me to spend even more time in school). Additionally, I see RNs involved with so much more paperwork, politics, and responsibility--and I prefer to keep those things to a minimum :) So for now, at least, it's LVN for me; and despite all the expectations of others for me to advance my nursing education (I have a 4.0 GPA), I know that becoming an RN is not going to provide me with any more satisfaction than being "just" an LVN.

This got longer than I had planned. Anyway, thanks for this interesting thread! :)

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Specializes in ER, Pulmonary.

I used to think that I have to achieve my RN. I am not so sure now. I work in the Emergency Room at my hospital, one of the very few that allow us. I am my RN's right arm. I do everything but push IV meds and when there is a code blue I am right in there with them drawing up meds, bagging, assessing, etc. I can do all of those things that free up the RN who is stuck with all that paperwork I do not have to do. RN means paperwork, not patient care. I can give that exclusively. My doctors trust my assessment, I report to them, they give me orders, I carry them out. If I am not sure about something my RN or Doctor takes me in the room and teaches me right there on the spot. They are great and I am very lucky. I am very proud of my status and sign my title with pride. I worked hard to get here. Nursing school was harder on us than the RN's. Be Proud!

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I am currently in the process to apply to an rn program. If I don't get in, I will try again. I do hate the fact that you have to jump through hoops to get into nursing school. I am expecting the same crap again. At some point, when do you give up? After all I am a nurse.

Oh yes- it's the same crap again, only a lot more of it, and more in-depth.

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