An lpn with no desire to work in the hospital.should I get my rn?

[LPNTORN704]

I am currently an lpn who has considered going back for my rn.i currently work in homehealth and want to stay here.i like doing one on one bedside care.is it worth me going back for my rn since i prefer home health?

[nickysdestiny]

As an LPN you have lots of choices outside of a hospital, you can work in the public school system, do home care, mental health agencies, doctors offices. Going for your degree wouldn't hurt either

[Nascar nurse, ASN, RN]

It is always worth getting your RN. You will never be sorry for the opportunity to change what seems like a perfect fit right this moment. Bosses change (sometimes to a really horrible one), companies close, your own lifestyle needs change, or maybe someday you'll wish you were eligible for a promotional opportunity. Getting your RN will likely make your future possibilities much brighter. From an RN who was an LPN for 19 years! :)

[LPNTORN704]

Thank you for your input.isnt promotional opportunities more likely in a hospital?and as an rn are you still able to do more hands on bedside?I keep hearing they're making rn get their bsn and the bsn is more like a supervisor position.i just prefer bedside hands on

[LPNTORN704]

Thanks so much.do you plan on staying an lpn or going for rn?

[nickysdestiny]

Thanks so much.do you plan on staying an lpn or going for rn?

Was this for me?

I actually am registering for classes next week to go for my asn

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

Thank you for your input.isnt promotional opportunities more likely in a hospital?and as an rn are you still able to do more hands on bedside?I keep hearing they're making rn get their bsn and the bsn is more like a supervisor position.i just prefer bedside hands on

There are many BSN-prepared bedside nurses who have no desire to serve in a supervisor capacity.

[LPNTORN704]

Was this for me?

I actually am registering for classes next week to go for my asn

all I need is 3 more classes. I need to just suck it up and go for it. My only issue is I make too much money to get financial aid. so id have to pay out of pocket like ive been doing?

[LPNTORN704]

There are many BSN-prepared bedside nurses who have no desire to serve in a supervisor capacity.

I did not know that! Thank you I feel a lot better going for my rn then.

[nursel56]

I did not know that! Thank you I feel a lot better going for my rn then.

I like private duty for the reasons you do. I can only offer what I've experienced so not all factors may apply, and to a certain extent depend on the overall supply and demand in your area.

The most "medically fragile" children may actually require RN care.

I'm familiar with several instances of agencies offering an LPN wage to RNs if the acuity is on the lower side of the scale.

With your RN you can be a Case Manager, although I fully understand the role is different than the "hands on" of working extended shifts in the home.

It's challenging, but a good Case Manager makes a huge difference in the patients quality of care.

You're so close now, though. I think you should go for it!

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

From what I see BSN is becoming the standard for a bedside nurse in most hospitals, and a masters degree for management.

Annie

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

Even with an associate's degree, you'd have more flexibility and job opportunities than you would if you stayed an LPN. Not that LPNs aren't important---they are!---but there's just more to choose from when you get that RN behind your name. My son was an LPN for two years and was basically stuck in long-term care; now that he's an RN, he's got a PRN hospital job and another part-time gig in a rehab facility. And he doesn't even have his BSN yet. Go for it!