Why Become an RN?

[TheCommuter]

Since this new forum could use a few more threads, I have decided to throw a question at you guys that may or may not be thought-provoking.

Why did you all decide to bridge to the RN? Why not remain LPNs/LVNs? Hopefully you're not frowning at the computer screen while thinking, "What a stupid question!" I'm seeking some honest answers here. I cannot wait to see what everyone conjures up. Thanks in advance! :)

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

Been "phased out" before several years ago. Turns out the hospital I worked at backed down on that, but only hired back LPNs on a limited basis. But by that time I had found another position (out of nursing alltogether) and went on with my life but found I missed nursing and returned to the profession.

So why moving on to RN? I want to work in Peds and the only way I see that happening is to get my degree. Secondly, I never want to get caught up in another "phase out" ever.

At 58, am I the oldest LPN to RN student here?

I second that "You Go Girl" and remember it is now said that 50 is the new 30!!!! You can't hold us older students back, we are here to stay!:chuckle