Your experience as a lpn turned RN

[DrkCocoMurse215]

Any RNs that were once LPNs care to share your experience transitioning into the new role? What changed for you, what were the differences? Are you pleased with your decision to move forward?

[OCRN3]

For me, I learned everything as a LVN, when I went to RN school I re learned everything with just a bit more information and in depth explanations. I'm happy I did because I was doing the same job for less pay. However, as a LVN I always got an easier assignment and had the charge nurse to back me up. As a RN I'm on my own.

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[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

For me I learned everything as a LVN, when I went to RN school I re learned everything with just a bit more information and in depth explanations. I'm happy I did because I was doing the same job for less pay. [/quote']

THIS.

I became a supervisor due to my LPN experience; the transition has been...interesting, yet worth it....I believe it will get better as soon as I have my magical 2 year experience though...

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

My LVN training and work experience served as the foundation for my career as an RN. I learned almost everything I know about bedside nursing through my years as an LVN.

So far I am happy with my decision to become an RN. I do almost everything my LVN counterparts do, but for almost twice as much money.

[Ella26, BSN, RN]

I have no regrets moving from LPN to RN(ADN). In my current role, I pretty much do the same job as I did when I was an LPN. But I was promoted to Nursing Supervisor and got a raise. I would say my RN education really expanded on my LPN knowledge base, foundation, and skills. RN school was definitely easier having been an LPN already.

[Carrie RN]

Being an LPN made me good at managing a big patient load. I couldn't do everything, so when I could I already had the basics down.

[All4NursingRN]

I didn't realize how much skills, knowledge, and confidence I gain by being an LPN first. I be-grudged working in a nursing home when I first became and lpn but looking back now as an RN it really helped with holding my own because I worked alone as a new grad charge nurse with 40 residents. I don't regret it now.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

My CNA and LPN experience makes me a more rounded RN. My LPN experience enhanced my RN education. I was able to take what I already knew and expand on my knowledge. The transition was great. I was able to have more job opportunities.