Further education options for LPN other than RN?

[Busia]

I'm an LPN currently enrolled in an ADN bridge program. I'm having second thoughts about being back in school and becoming an RN, but I'm afraid if I don't do this there will be very limited job options for me in the future. As it is, in my area there aren't a lot of LPN positions to begin with other than nursing homes (where I currently work). I did have a clinic position but left when I decided to return to school so I could have fewer hours. (I also am a single mother of 3 kids).

Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has ever gone another route to further their education as an LPN rather than becoming an RN? What kind of options would there be? I have completed all of my general courses for the RN program, and have only completed one of the actual nursing courses for the bridge. I don't want all those generals to go to waste.

Thanks!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Have you considered an different health care career? There are many of them that only require a 2-year degree and the pre-requisites are likely to be similar to nursing. Outside of health care, you would just have to explore various degree plans to see what would be the best fit. Of course, having a degree does not necessarily mean that you're going to be able to find a job - that's why the health care roles would probably be a more secure way to go.