Do you plan to earn RN or higher?

lajordan25 · Jul 1, 2005

I definitely plan to continue regardless of whether they phase out LPN or not, there are just more opportunities available in the nursing profession with advance education plus an increase in income. I'm pretty sure many of you future nurses may want to choose a speciality or fall in love with one area. Or you may want to advance to a supervisory role, so why not advance your education... I say go for it and go as far as you can go in the profession. It will be well worth it in the end. :)

I hear a lot of talk about hospitals phasing out LPNs and LVN's in various areas of the country, so my question to new LPN students or new LPNs...do you plan to continue your education? I'm just curious..I plan to continue on, and have already received a call from Excelsior about the RN degree. I was told by one of the reps that I can start taking some of the classes required for the RN degree in December...even before I finish the LPN program locally in July 06. I definitely plan to continue on....seems like it's much easier to earn a higher degree these days. :rotfl:

Trauma Columnist · Jul 1, 2005

Good for you guys....there is nothing wrong with being an LPN (I was one). However, healthcare is an evolving sport (lol) and in order to remain competitive, you have to change with the trends.

luv4nursing · Jul 1, 2005

Most definitely! Im graduating from my LPN program September 7 and plan to start Excelsior as soon as I raise the money to get started...I need to get in touch with them soon!

For one thing, It is hard to specialize as an LPN and there are fewer opportunities in various fields. For example I absolutlely LOVE Labor and Delivery but they dont normally allow LPNs to work in the department here. They have a few in the Mother Baby area, but Ill bet they have lots of experience. They will hire new RNs though and I think they even have graduate nurses. Also, you can dramatically increase your income potential for just another year or so of school.

There is nothing wrong with being an LPN and Im glad I decided to become one, I feel that in comparison to the ASN and BSN students Ive met in the hospital, we get much more clinical "hands on" experience and my school has gotten compliments that they graduate well prepared nurses who are ready to work. I feel that the experience has been very valuable and Im happy with my decision to get my LPN first. Also, its great to have accomplished my LPN already while in the meantime I would still be on the waiting list for the RN programs around here. Now I can work in the field and make decent money while I work towards my RN.

sheliamd1 · Jul 1, 2005

Thanks for responding. It's always good reinforcement to hear that others have plans similar to mine. : :)

merei · Jul 2, 2005

i hear a lot of talk about hospitals phasing out lpns and lvn's in various areas of the country, so my question to new lpn students or new lpns...do you plan to continue your education? i'm just curious..i plan to continue on, and have already received a call from excelsior about the rn degree. i was told by one of the reps that i can start taking some of the classes required for the rn degree in december...even before i finish the lpn program locally in july 06. i definitely plan to continue on....seems like it's much easier to earn a higher degree these days. :rotfl:

i definitely plan on continuing mine, i want to get my rn and then go onto midwifery school as well.

but first, i have to pass my nclex-pn on july 25..... :-)

my sister who is also an lpn is currently taking classes and will enter the rn program this fall.

merei

following_faith · Jul 2, 2005

I am not sure yet because I am not out there, but I probably will also. I really want to work awhile first (like 2-3 years) to see where I am at. I want to gain exposure and experience. I really would love to work with Hospice b/c they have LPN's here and if I get to and am satisfied, then I will wait to move on until I am ready for more responsibility and the challenges that RN school will bring me. I also want to pay off LPN school before moving on because then I can know I got all my money's worth!!!! :chuckle

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jul 2, 2005

I want to finish my ADN, work in the field for about a year and then start a family. I promised my husband that I'd earn my degree and then we'd start a family (1 maybe 2 children tops). I then plan to go back for my BSN, with the help and will of the good Lord of course