Do you like being a LPN? :)

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Hello Fellow nurses,

I was just curious to see what other fellow LPN's think. How do you like your job? Are you satisfied with being a LPN? What specialty are you working in? I would like to hear from LPN's who are not wishing to pursue for their RN.

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Specializes in Orthopedics, and Home care.

I like being an LPN very much, nursing is a tough field, and very stressful, but every day is a new day, and I just put my best foot forward , and give my patients the best care.

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I like being an LPN very much nursing is a tough field, and very stressful, but every day is a new day, and I just put my best foot forward , and give my patients the best care.[/quote']

What type of facility do you work in? Are you content with just being a LPN? :)

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Specializes in Orthopedics, and Home care.

I work on a med surg floor, I have the same duties as an RN, except I don't hang blood or push LEDs thru an IV.. Btw.. I'm not just an LPN , am a nurse just like every other nurse.. I'm proud to have that title, and don't know if I'm going to pursue my RN .. Wi will see where life takes me..

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What type of facility do you work in? Are you content with just being a LPN? :)

There is something really wrong with that last sentence. Especially since you have admitted in another post that you are an MA and have just been accepted into a PN programme. Weren't you happy "with being just an MA"?

Nobody is "just" anything.

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There is something really wrong with that last sentence. Especially since you have admitted in another post that you are an MA and have just been accepted into a PN programme. Weren't you happy "with being just an MA"?

Nobody is "just" anything.

Fiona - calm down. I just got accepted into the PN program. I was just getting an insight from actual LPN's who are content with JUST being a LPN, one who does not or is not thinking of bridging to the RN program. Why so defensive? I'm not saying it as though LPNs are nothing, just one who doesn't wish to further their nursing career.

My lord, I have never met someone who is so quick to make hostile assumptions based off of text. I decided to further my education after MA. No disrespect to fellow LPN's, RN's or CNAs. If you can't answer me question, Fiona, please don't put your 2 cents in. I apologize for you reading it wrong and for your assumptions. I'm looking for nurses who are willing to give helpful insight to new nursing students, not one who is quick to jump down a students throat.

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I like being an LPN very much nursing is a tough field, and very stressful, but every day is a new day, and I just put my best foot forward , and give my patients the best care.[/quote']

Thank you very much for the insight. I'm extremely excited! But nervous at the same time. :)

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Specializes in LTC, doctor' s office.

I am a nurse and have been for 7 years. I have worked in a doctor's office, alf and as Wellness Director in a memory-impaired community. Being a nurse is rewarding and lots of fun especially if you enjoy learning something new almost everyday. Depending on the job that you do, you will do almost the same job as registered nurses except for hang blood and the different management positions.

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I am a nurse and have been for 7 years. I have worked in a doctor's office alf and as Wellness Director in a memory-impaired community. Being a nurse is rewarding and lots of fun especially if you enjoy learning something new almost everyday. Depending on the job that you do, you will do almost the same job as registered nurses except for hang blood and the different management positions.[/quote']

Thanks for the insight! I have a question, I have been hearing that RNs with BSN are eligible for Management. Have you ever witnessed or heard of LPNs in management positions as well? Or is it only for RNs?

Thanks for the replies! :)

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med Surg.

Although I have only been a LPN for 2 years and I just finished my RN, I'll give you my observations: I work in a subacute rehab center, we also have LTC and a vent unit. Two of the three unit managers are LPNs (vent unit manager has BSN). In addition, our weekend supervisor and 3-11 supervisors are LPNs. But keep in mind all of these nurses have 10+ years experience. It's not necessarily the letters behind their names, but their knowledge, insight and experience. Most hospitals require a BSN because the upper division courses focus more on management & leadership. If you want a management position I would suggest to continue on in your education. If you can get through a LPN program, the RN will be a piece of cake. Hope that helps to answer your questions.

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Although I have only been a LPN for 2 years and I just finished my RN I'll give you my observations: I work in a subacute rehab center, we also have LTC and a vent unit. Two of the three unit managers are LPNs (vent unit manager has BSN). In addition, our weekend supervisor and 3-11 supervisors are LPNs. But keep in mind all of these nurses have 10+ years experience. It's not necessarily the letters behind their names, but their knowledge, insight and experience. Most hospitals require a BSN because the upper division courses focus more on management & leadership. If you want a management position I would suggest to continue on in your education. If you can get through a LPN program, the RN will be a piece of cake. Hope that helps to answer your questions.[/quote']

Thanks for the insight. I plan on getting my LPN and then bridging right after. How was your bridging journey? Was it more difficult than your schooling for LPN?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med Surg.

I found the RN to be much easier than the LPN because most of it is material that is reinforced, not new. The last semester it really got more in depth as far as understanding and interpreting labs and cause and effect. Overall it is just time consuming, there are a lot of papers to write and busy work, but it's doable especially if the information is still fresh in your mind. Keep this in mind: do not underestimate LPN school. I always did well in school and I just tested out of my RN school with a very high grade, but LPN program was the most difficult year of hell I ever had to go through. There is so much information stuffed into a small time frame. You literally have 2-3 EXAMS a week. I studied every single night and I'd wake up at 430am to study the day of exams and quizzes. Oh, plus clinicals 4 days a week. My class started with 32 and only 11 graduated. For the RN clinicals are only 2 days a week. If you can survive the LPN the RN will be a breeze.

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