It depends on the job market in your area. There are not many hospitals or clinics that hire LPN's. In my area, they will hire a medical assistant before they hire an LPN. I was very fortunate and love LTC, I was hired one month after I passed the NCLEX. Look at what is offered in your area, and then do what your heart desires. Please don't think of yourself as a failure, NS is extremely time consuming and demanding. With your experience as an EMT and your determination you can do this and succeed. If a Medical Assistant program is offered look into that, in WI it is a one year course. You may even have many of the pre-req's done. Good Luck
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It depends on the job market in your area. There are not many hospitals or clinics that hire LPN's. In my area, they will hire a medical assistant before they hire an LPN. I was very fortunate and love LTC, I was hired one month after I passed the NCLEX. Look at what is offered in your area, and then do what your heart desires. Please don't think of yourself as a failure, NS is extremely time consuming and demanding. With your experience as an EMT and your determination you can do this and succeed. If a Medical Assistant program is offered look into that, in WI it is a one year course. You may even have many of the pre-req's done. Good Luck