Advice Please LPN or RN.

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Hello everyone,

Would you recommend getting LPN certified before RN. I have a choice to apply to the LPN program in the fall, or wait and apply to the Spring 2011 RN program (I have to wait until Spring 2011 because I am taking Micro in the summer). My college has a LPN to RN program as well. 1 year to complete LPN and with 6 months experience, I can apply to the LPN transit to RN. Any input is welcome. Thanks.

Also, tell me what you love best about being an LPN?

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

What I loved best about being a LPN was being able to work for a decent wage when I was getting my RN. Also that when I went for my RN bridge program I wasn't worried about taking NCLEX like the first time RN students were. I had been there, done that. :D. I also felt that I was less anxious because I was already a nurse and didn't have the chance of failing out in the second year, like some did, with only their CNA to show for almost 3 years of hard work. My advice would be apply to both because you might not get in them both and then make your decision from there. Good luck.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Benefits of the LPN license:

-You can earn decent money while pursuing your RN license

-You will be exposed to useful nursing skills

-Flexible work scheduling that fits around your life

-You will have the legal right to be called a nurse (because you are one)

-You will learn about the actions of numerous medications

Benefits of the RN license:

-Increased pay

-Wider scope of practice (in many states)

-More job opportunities

-Possible promotion to leadership positions

-Flexible scheduling to fit around your life (8 hour, 12 hour, or 16 hour shifts)

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