choosing between lpn/lvn or rn ?

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hello everyone ,

i am new to this website..

i will be a junior in high school this up coming fall. i have always wanted to become a nurse.it is my dream. but i am having trouble deciding between lvn or rn . i know most people say i have a long time to decide but i want a job that i love . as of now my family requires a lot of medical attention .both of my grandparents have diabetes and my grandma currently has kidney failure & attends dialysis. my dad has always been in charge of their trips to the doctor. i know how to check peoples blood pressure and blood sugar & i know some medical terminology . i have always been curious about the human body and where blood comes from so i know nursing is a career i will absolutely love. right now my focus is to finish high school but i wanted some input on my next step. i was thinking i could go to a 2 year collage and get a degree for lvn then start working save up some money and continue my dream and become an rn in later years.

well thanks for the time you took to read my forum & i hope you can give me more info about the nursing world

:redbeathe venessa

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

:welcome: Welcome to our forums!

Did you know that 70 percent of all RNs in the US are educated at the community college associate degree level? Most community colleges offer RN programs that lead to an ADN (associate degree in nursing) or AAS degree (associate of applied science).

I am an LVN, but I urge young people to pursue the RN designation because it usually results in greater opportunities and more money. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in OB, Geriatrics, Med/surg, L&D HIV/AIDS...

About 15 years ago I was in a similar spot as you. I looked into a vocational school through my high school and found a nursing program that was offered in 10th grade. I wonder if there is an LPN program for that by you? I chose LPN because it was a good start...I could work while I decided if I wanted to go to college. I could work while in college. My other plan was that if I also grew up and wanted to be a mom, I could do that with flexibility and always have my LPN to fall back on later if i decided to be a stay at home mom. (Which I did, on and off). I am glad I have my LPN--there was a time where i thought id never get back into nursing...but life happens, divorce happened and 4 kids happened lol. I am super glad I found the job I have now. I am a home health nurse and life skills advocate for the American Red Cross HIV/AIDS program. its not your usual clinical setting though and really suits my personality. This is the first job where I am not nervous and thoroughly enjoy my job! I dont see myself becoming and RN, I am just happy to be where I am for now, but never throw out the possibility!

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

If you have the opportunity to go right for the RN that would be best. That I know of there are not any LVN degree programs, a 2yr degree from a community college would be and ADN and that is RN. I am an LVN pursuing RN and I have a diploma from a vocational school. Everyones circumstances are different. In my case I did not have the option to go directly for RN or I would have. I am very gratful that the LVN position exist as I can make decent money to support my family while I pursue my RN. If you have a choice go RN right off the bat.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
That I know of there are not any LVN degree programs
LPN degree programs exist, but they tend to be concentrated in the upper Midwest part of the country. The name of the degree is the associate of applied science in practical nursing. Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/digest.asp?ArticleID=564

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.
LPN degree programs exist, but they tend to be concentrated in the upper Midwest part of the country. The name of the degree is the associate of applied science in practical nursing. Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/digest.asp?ArticleID=564

Cool your are always provider us with new infprmation, thank you. Thank link is interesting, Wish they had degree programs here for LVN's.

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