Hello =] I'm new to the boards and have already learned quite a bit from lurking. I'm planning on retaking an entrance exam later on in the year so I can get into the lpn program January 2015. My ultimate goal is to work in the NICU or Nursery, and I know I'll have to have my RN to do that which I will go back and get, but I was going for my lpn so I can gradually work my way up to where I want to be, PNP. Is this doable? Would it be wiser to just go straight for a BSN? I did terrible in college and have no transferable credits. Also I feel like I'm too old to be going back to school, I'm 22 will be 23 this year.
I was thinking of working as an lpn for a year before going for an RN to gain nursing experience after getting my license. Are there opportunities for lpns to work with children especially in the Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi areas? Where are some places for lpns to work besides in nursing homes? In general what is it like working as an lpn, what are the duties and skills they have?
Any advice and insight will be appreciated:)