I want to be anurse but...

ExoticLVNCA · May 28, 2008

Are there any other lpn schools you can apply to? If not I say go for it with the RN program. I live in california. I'm now 22.When I was 20 I was in community college,not really sure of what I wanted to major in. Due to family issues etc I moved all the way across the state to live with my mom and with her coaxing attended an lvn/lpn school. When in school I STILL wasn't sure if this was the career path for me. Now that I've graduated I'm very proud of myself for what I've accomplished so far and I'm looking forward to start work as an lvn/lpn and starting school again for my RN. You said you're only 20, don't have kids, no bills, and you're still living with your parents. That's a GOOD thing! You should take advantage of this time and focus on school. Not sure how long your nursing program will be but think about it....once you graduate how much you will feel you've accomplished.

Good luck with everything...you can do it!!:wink2:

casi, ASN, RN · May 28, 2008

Apply everywhere and anywhere. Nursing school is hard to get into, so you have to give yourself a lot of options.

You can do it, it just takes some time.

Absolutely13 · May 28, 2008

Sorry, but that street English needs to be improved; sorry for the harshness. You have to start with the basics and move upward.

I wish you the best and hope you gain confidence in your studies.

Dolce, RN · May 28, 2008

Sorry, but that street English needs to be improved; sorry for the harshness. You have to start with the basics and move upward.
I wish you the best and hope you gain confidence in your studies.

I agree. Nursing school is getting so competitive that it is possible that your application had grammatical or spelling errors that left the readers confused or concerned. I would suggest working on your pre- and co-reqs for the program of your choice. It seems that much persistence is required in order to get into nursing school these days.

Best of wishes to you. :)

Jules A, MSN · May 28, 2008

Hi,

I would find out why you didn't get into the LPN school first and see what that tells you. Even at twice your age I understand wanting something quick which is one of the reasons I did my LPN first. It might just take some time but if you think you want to be a nurse don't give up. Best wishes, Jules

Epona · May 28, 2008

I would say take a hard look at yourself and see how dedicated you are. Nursing school takes A LOT of DEDICATION. You must be disciplined. Just to give you an example, I took over 15 credit hours in nursing courses last semester (med-surg and pharm) and typically studied over 30 hours a week OUTSIDE of actual class. We started over a year ago with about 50 students, and there are around 12 of us left from the original class. Some dropped out, some failed out. AND... you have to maintain very good grades (A's and B's) to stay in. So I am not trying to scare you, but I am being very honest. I am a nursing student and a good one, but I have worked harder then ever to make it. Just make sure you are a good studier and are dedicated to your craft. Good luck! :up:

futurelpn09 · May 28, 2008

Sorry, but that street English needs to be improved; sorry for the harshness. You have to start with the basics and move upward.
I wish you the best and hope you gain confidence in your studies.

its ok your absolutely right. sorry the bad English. I am from Brooklyn so that says it all...

Lovely_RN, MSN · May 28, 2008

If you aren't in a rush to move out of your parents home I would suggest going straight for the BSN because of your age. It seems that the future trend in nursing is more education not less and at 20 you have a long career ahead of you so you might as well go for it before you have other obligations that may hinder your education.

I'm a new LPN in an RN program and it only took me 3 months of working as an LPN to feel very restrained by the LPN scope of practice. I think that LPNs don't get the respect we deserve and the huge difference in pay is very unfair.

However, it is what it is right? So instead of complaining about it I have just decided that getting my RN is the best thing to do.

Since you are from Brooklyn you may be interested in a CUNY school like Medgar Evers or Hunter College (in Manhattan). The tuition is very affordable and if you enroll as a freshman and maintain good grades you have a good chance of getting a clinical seat.

I definitely do not look down on LPNs if that is what you want to be it's a great career and in NYC the employment opportunities are numerous. The truth is that we are not highly sought after in the hospitals and we are paid significantly less than RNs for doing maybe 85% of the same job. If you eventually want to be an RN then go straight for it and do not circumvent because once you become an LPN it is sometimes hard to motivate yourself to go back for the RN.

I'm in a RN program right now and I struggle constantly with the nursing school B.S. It's hard for me to suck it all up when I know that I can be out there making a good living but I am going to tough it out for this one year because the difference in LPN vs. RN pay and opportunities is crazy!

Good luck!

Absolutely13 · May 28, 2008

its ok your absolutely right. sorry the bad English. I am from Brooklyn so that says it all...

You know, I reread my post this morning and I owe you an apology. I was in a bad mood, apparently, and took it out on you. Please accept my apology.

The issue I brought up will take care of itself as you proceed through college. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and keep us posted.

Lovely_RN, MSN · May 28, 2008

P.S.

It sounds hard to belive but sometimes its easier to get into a BSN program than an LPN one or a CC ADN program. So don't let the rejection bug you I had to compete with over 500 people to get one of the 30 spots in my LPN program.

Once you are accepted into a 4 year college you can major in whatever you want to. Maintain good grades and you will get a clinical seat. The chances are even better at private colleges vs. public ones like CUNY.

SoundofMusic · May 28, 2008

Why don't you find work as a nursing assistant first. Doesn't pay THAT great, of course, but you'll get some experience on a hospital floor, you'll get to pick up valueable skills you'll need as a nurse, you'll get to know some nurses, perhaps gain some references, etc. and you'll truly see whether or not you even want to BE in healthcare,much less a nurse.

I went for my BSN and did fine, but I regret not having any prior experience first. It's been a rough uphill climb for me as a new nurse -- wish I'd been a tech for about a year FIRST.

Then you'll be making some money while exploring the career. You're only 20, so you've got LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of time on your side!

But, be the best CNS you can be. Show them you want to work hard and want to learn -- get along with the nurses and have a good attitude. Then make a few friends and they will give you help and hints on how to get into the schools you want. Let them know YOu want to be a nurse someday, and they will take you along and teach you things you'll use later. It's all about attitude. Meanwhile, you can take some classes on the side, improve your writing skills as well -- and start earning your BSN. Or, maybe get the RN and do a bridge program to BSN. Don't expect it all at once -- it takes a lot of hard work and persistence to earn any college degree. But you're young and have time.

Just my suggestions.