Confused future Nurse

[mrs.stone8078]

I was just wanting to reach out and get any advice that I can. I LOVE nursing and am going to start applying after the first of the year to programs. In you all's opinion, which nurse do you feel is better to start out as..an LPN or an RN? Which nurse has a better chance of landing a position after graduating? This is what's in my head: My heart is telling me to go ahead and apply for a 2 year program, because even though it will be tough, it'll be well worth it. Plus financial aid will cover a huge portion of my tuition, so why not go for it right?! Just looking for opions and maybe even stories if you've struggled with this decision, and what track you eventually chose. Thanks to you all in advance!!

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

Look into area programs to see if any RN programs offer the option to sit the LPN NCLEX at the halfway point. Two of the programs in my area offer this option, so you can get the best of both worlds. This allows the chance to license and work as an LPN gaining valuable experience and pay while you are finishing the last year of the RN course.