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I have a question, I just found out that whan I graduate from school IF I stay with my current employer I will make $20.50 a hour as a new grad LPN. The RNs where I work make $22.50 an hour. So my question is, why spend the extra time and money for an RN for only $2.00 more an hour? I'm really not wanting to start anything here, but I am curious to know why not just get your LPN?
Just my opinion: you get your RN if you have plans on moving to bigger and better things. There are many more and varied career opportunities for RN's as well. No, the pay might NOT be all that much more, but if you desire more out your career as a nurse, or feel that you may in the future, I feel that RN would be the way to go. That was my thinking when I was deciding between the two several years ago.
[ June 20, 2001: Message edited by: BeachNurse ]
Just my opinion: you get your RN if you have plans on moving to bigger and better things. There are many more and varied career opportunities for RN's as well. No, the pay might NOT be all that much more, but if you desire more out your career as a nurse, or feel that you may in the future, I feel that RN would be the way to go. That was my thinking when I was deciding between the two several years ago.
[ June 20, 2001: Message edited by: BeachNurse ]
I agree with the above posters. Even down to the additional 2.50/hour - that is still 2.50/hr more for what some LPNs say is the same work as RNs. The main thing is the wider variety of opportunities - and not just management. Certain clinical positions and certain specialities only hire RNs.
I agree with the above posters. Even down to the additional 2.50/hour - that is still 2.50/hr more for what some LPNs say is the same work as RNs. The main thing is the wider variety of opportunities - and not just management. Certain clinical positions and certain specialities only hire RNs.
Future LPN Sheryl
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I have a question, I just found out that whan I graduate from school IF I stay with my current employer I will make $20.50 a hour as a new grad LPN. The RNs where I work make $22.50 an hour. So my question is, why spend the extra time and money for an RN for only $2.00 more an hour? I'm really not wanting to start anything here, but I am curious to know why not just get your LPN?