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I am in nursing school and this summer I will be taking my LPN boards. I currently work at a local hospital as an ER tech. So, here's my crisis......I have always wanted to work in surgery, and I know that the hospital in the area wants at least 2 years of Med/Surg before specializing. Just posted is an LPN position in surgery and they're willing to train (Monday-Thursday, 7:30-5:30). So here's my question......work where I want as an LPN, or ignore this job opportunity and keep my fingers crossed that something will come up down the line after I put my time in Med/Surg as an RN (with working nights, weekends, and holidays...with 3 young kids at home)??????? Any recommendations would be fantastic! Thank you!! :)

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

I think you should at least apply for LPN surgery and see if they can wait till you pass your boards..kinda a no-brainer since this is what you wanted.. right??

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I think you should at least apply for LPN surgery and see if they can wait till you pass your boards..kinda a no-brainer since this is what you wanted.. right??

That's exactly what I thought!! I'm just hoping I don't regret not getting the RN down the road....if I got this job, that is.

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.
That's exactly what I thought!! I'm just hoping I don't regret not getting the RN down the road....if I got this job, that is.

I did not say do not get RN.. actually you will need BSN but you can work and make sure this is good fit for you then go back. :twocents:

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Hey go for it. Good luck.

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency, SAFE.

I say go for it. BSNs come in many forms and fashions. You may be able to keep your dream job and still school.

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Specializes in OR, Surgical.
I did not say do not get RN.. actually you will need BSN but you can work and make sure this is good fit for you then go back. :twocents:

Why does he/she NEED her BSN?

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.
Why does he/she NEED her BSN?

Sorry my bad...She does not need it but expressed desire to get RN and later on she may want to proceed into BSN. I am old ADN, and just wish I would have gotten BSN years ago. I encourage everyone who is interested to get as much education as their dream job could ever require. :twocents:

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