Is LVN a good career choice?

[Holdenkristina]

I'm going to start a LVN program in College fall of 2013, and I was curious to know, am I making the right choice? I feel like I am, I think becoming a LVN will help me figure out better if Nursing is for me, I love helping people and I want a rewarding career. I'm kinda nervous about how hard it will be finding a job, I know hospitals aren't hiring LVN's anymore, but I don't mind AT ALL working at a clinic and what not. Any advice? Is it really THAT hard to find a job as a LVN, and do people really hate it?

[Vanni19]

Hello Im Plainning to attend A Program as an LVN but i want to know how difficult it iss? Andd how hard is the NCLEX for LVN? And how much LVNs Make an Hour?

[ChristineJC]

Hi, I have a question. I am starting college this fall. And I was wondering if LVN is worth going to school for rather than RN. Should I take the program for lvn so I could receive my license within a year and a half? The question is, is LVN worth it? (financial wise)

[JUSTanLPN]

LPN's can make, hourly, what rn's make. Where the difference lies is in earning potential. LPN's hit a ceiling and rarely find positions that pay huge shift differentials. My wife is an RN, works weekends in the local ER and makes $38/hour. I'm an LPN and make $17/hr working at the juvenile court. If finances play a big role in your decision then don't waste your time with LPN school.