Is it worth going back to get my rn when I make 57,000 a year?

[LPNTORN704]

Is it worth me going back to school of I make 57,000 a year.I do want to go back but idk sometimes I dont feel like it.I like the ability to work and then do what I like.I also dont want all the responsibility of an rn.I prefer to just focus on me and my client and do one on one nurse duties.preferably agencies that have contracts with other employers.I like flexibility.

[Persephone Paige, ADN]

Only if you like pain.

[Farawyn]

Yes, since that's not that much.

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

Only you can answer that.

I make 95K a year as an RN, but I live in an expensive area. LPNs here only make probably 50K maybe. It isn't just about the money, it is also whether you want the increased responsibility, if you want to work in a hospital, and whether you want to take on student loans if you will have too. Just understand you will have to get your BSN at some point since that is becoming the standard in most places.

Strangers on the internet can't answer those things, only you can!

Annie

[Mr. Murse]

I'm surprised no one has said this, but if money is the only factor you're considering then don't do it. The last thing this field needs is another disgruntled nurse who hates their job and isn't actually ever satisfied with they're making anyway. RNs don't really make that much, and it all depends on where you are geographically and if you have a specialty. As a new nurse in the hospital you will make crap. If money is the main concern you can find other things to do.

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

I would if you want to make more money. I wouldn't if you don't. I make around 100K yearly i work contract work and work when i want and when i don't i don't. I also know that LPN's are licensed and you have to protect your license as well. All that requires is clinical accountablility for your actions which is the same for any licensed professional. Now, again i 57k is where you want to stay and you think your home clients will be alive in 2 years(Average ADN program length) then maybe you should keep doing what you do.

[NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN]

I also dont want all the responsibility of an rn.

You started out mentioning money, but then say you don't want the responsibility of an RN. That responsibility is what pays more, so you need to weigh which is more important. As a new grad RN, I started out making over $70k a year. After 2 years, $86k/year (this does include minimal OT). And some of the RNs that I work with who have many years of experience are clearing well over $100k/year without OT.

But if you don't want the responsibility of an RN, then it's not worth the money. Choose what makes you happy.

[nutella, MSN, RN]

I think it is only partly about money - it is perhaps more about how satisfied you are with your job now and in the future. As an RN you have added responsibilities but also more knowledge and have more job possibilities outside of longterm care.

But if this is what you like and you think this will be your future as well perhaps it is not worth for you to go through the trouble of nursing school.

Other things to consider is your personal situation, finances (school costs money), you need to have time for school.

you could also consider other studies if you just want to get some added knowledge.