I graduated LPN school in Dec, passed NCLEX in Jan, and I have been working LTC ever since. I thought I was going to do EC for LPN to RN but my school is really a 1-1 program so the option to do the RN was always in the back of my mind.
I decided to take the exam to bridge and I did really well. I got my acceptance letter and if I want it I am in...classes will start the 3rd week of April. As long as I keep my grades up I will graduate May 09. A few more facts about my school. They are really not that strict and the director of my program knows my financial situation and has always been very understanding. When I was in the PN program there were instances where I had emergencies and I missed clinical days with no repercussions etc.
The thing is...I am just not sure if I want to go to school anymore; it wore me out the last time!
I hate my co-workers and the facility I work at is pretty crappy but I like the residents and I like making my money. I don't know about going back to the grind that is NS. I will have to change my shift to nights and I am going to be very tired for the next 11 months because working is an absolute must.
I was leaning toward EC because I don't have to be physically present in a school but I am wondering if it would be a foolish thing to do to pass a definite acceptance to a school where I know the people and their expectations to go do EC's LPN-RN.
I now understand why LPNs stay LPNs for years before going back to get the RN, if we go at all. I am making good money now and the motivation is just not here right now.
I need help seeing the big picture...someone please knock some sense into me!
