im so tired to being told this by some rns! grrr

angelwings777 · Sep 3, 2008

I don't know about where you live, but here I checked into both the lpn program and the RN program, the LPN program is 1 year and to advance to LPN is 15 months to 2 years, the RN program is 4-5 years, to me this is alot faster and alot cheeper. I am glad I took the LPN route, I am very happy being an LPN, I started to take coorifices to be an RN and only had two more corses before my actual RN training when I found out I was pregnant, so 5 years later I decided to try again buth this time the LPN route. I think God knew where I was supose to be, I don't really think I would be happy being an RN. I have had RN's tell me that they hate their job, they wish they were an LPN or Aide because of the stess. I figure that you can always move up (to RN), but if you hate your job, you can't move down (to LPN).

i will be starting at columbus state communty college

the program is only part time evenings weekends

and 21 months in legnth or 7 quarters

thanks for the advice

so if i get bored with lpn i could just add one more year and

be a rn

my sis hates her job

she says she would have rather been a lpn lol

but i love my job

so its a big difference

:redbeathe

JoAnnS · Sep 3, 2008

can any of you lpns relate to this
and do you ever have rns put you down for not being a rn?
i start nursing in 2009 in spring
i am excited to be finally moving up in the world
i do belive it has helped to work in the medical field and around patients .

Isn't it awful that people can't be happy for our accomplishments. They can't be happy that we are contributing to the medical field as strong team members. They can't see past the nonsense and yes bull!

We need to stand up for ourselves and be happy we are where we are.... At the bed site of our sick patients. People that need our shoulders to lean on, our voices to encourage, our skills to get them up and moving, to assist them in their daily lives becoming part of their community again, to see yet another smile on a face of our elders, to hear yet again; another story from our older family members a bit of history from their experience.

Such a shame............KEEP YOUR HEADS UP HIGH ALL LPN & LVN's :nurse:

We are doing great work and Florence would be proud of each and every one of you!!

WE ROCK!!! :yeah:

angelwings777 · Sep 3, 2008

Isn't it awful that people can't be happy for our accomplishments. They can't be happy that we are contributing to the medical field as strong team members. They can't see past the nonsense and yes bull!
We need to stand up for ourselves and be happy we are where we are.... At the bed site of our sick patients. People that need our shoulders to lean on, our voices to encourage, our skills to get them up and moving, to assist them in their daily lives becoming part of their community again, to see yet another smile on a face of our elders, to hear yet again; another story from our older family members a bit of history from their experience.
Such a shame............KEEP YOUR HEADS UP HIGH ALL LPN & LVN's
We are doing great work and Florence would be proud of each and every one of you!!
WE ROCK!!!

you truly are angels of mercy

God bless you all

:saint:

FireStarterRN, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2008

Jus' one question here...

... I was wonderin' what your timetable was as far as getting your RN, eh? :coollook: :lol2: :clown:

pagandeva2000, LPN · Sep 3, 2008

I don't know about where you live, but here I checked into both the LPN program and the RN program, the LPN program is 1 year and to advance from LPN to RN is 15 months to 2 years, the RN program is 4-5 years, to me the LPN to RN route is alot faster and alot cheeper. I am glad I took the LPN route, I am very happy being an LPN, I started to take coorifices to be an RN and only had two more corses before my actual RN training when I found out I was pregnant, so 5 years later I decided to try again buth this time the LPN route. I think God knew where I was supose to be, I don't really think I would be happy being an RN. I have had RN's tell me that they hate their job, they wish they were an LPN or Aide because of the stess. I figure that you can always move up (to RN), but if you hate your job, you can't move down (to LPN), try LPN first, the other bonus is that most facilities help with education costs if you decide to go on.

I KNOW I wouldn't be happy being an RN. Too much responsibility and depending on where you work, too little support (not to say we have much, either...), but I am happy with my role. I know that I make great contributions, and I am learning each day. I honestly think I have enough to keep me busy with just this alone. I have had many opportunities in my short LPN career that started in 2006; home care, med-surg, clinic, and vaccination nurse. My friend is trying to get me into psych per diem and also to help as a wound care nurse in a LTC facility. I plan to be a jack of all trades within the next year and a half to widen my choices. I have also had many tell me that they still feel they are not paid enough, still feel degraded by subordinates, physicians, patients, family and administration. Not much different than what I feel occasionally at this point.

pagandeva2000, LPN · Sep 3, 2008

i just need basic math which is dosage and calc
and i hate fractions !
so please tell me dosage and calc is not hard lol
i dont start till 2009 in march so i have time to overcome the anxiety
puke a little and then get studying
i have a real issue almost a phobia with math
however i can do some pre algebra due to i have mild dyslexia
go figure lol
my grades in patho and bio are b so is
my med term
and i have no iisues with patient care or the hands on
i take care of anywhere from 7-13 patients a day
so its easy for me :)
i just cant wait till i get my degree
its gonna be so worth it

Well, let me say this-I also have a math phobia (a BAD one), I have almost been on life support, but I obtained an A in the medical dosage class. I just kept doing the examples over and over again until I fully understood. I don't use it too often now, but when I know that I am going to apply somewhere (such as an agency), I review as many examples as possible (especially the harder ones) and I usually get by.

hiddenheart · Sep 3, 2008

Jus' one question here...
... I was wonderin' what your timetable was as far as getting your RN, eh?

The LPN program here is only one year, and there is a school with a bridge program from LPN to RN in 15 months that would equal 2 years and 3 months, not bad, at my age I don't really care for a bsn, the pay is the same here. The RNs that I talked to told me that they spent around 5 years at the university, and there is a 1 year waiting list to get in to the program after your prereq's--very discouraging to most people. I would have been 45 by the time I finished. One year of hell is enough (or if I continue it would equal only 2 yr 3 mo). Also I would have been paying off school loans until I retired.

Butterflybee · Sep 3, 2008

Youre not alone. I did the same thing, gonna take a little time before going for my RN. It may be just the route that works best for you. I know it is for me and I have no regrets. I can go for RN anytime. My classmates that are doing the bridge ask me all the time when will i do it. I will do it when I want to and when Im ready. Im happy and proud to be an LPN : P

SA Girl · Sep 3, 2008

You have to do what is best for you and your family not what some RNs may say. There are always someone adding their 2-cents. Just continue to believe in yourself, stay focus, and follow your dreams; not others. You will be great!!!

Brookenicole84 · Sep 3, 2008

YES! I KNOW THE FEELING! I am starting an LPN program next week.. Almost all the RN's and even some Social workers and other fields told me its a waste of time. Telling me that they are getting rid of LPNs and that its a waste for me to go for this. I dont care. I want to go for LPN because i enjoy the patient time I will get and not as much paper work. GOOD LUCK!

hiddenheart · Sep 3, 2008

YES! I KNOW THE FEELING! I am starting an LPN program next week.. Almost all the RN's and even some Social workers and other fields told me its a waste of time. Telling me that they are getting rid of LPNs and that its a waste for me to go for this. I dont care. I want to go for LPN because i enjoy the patient time I will get and not as much paper work. GOOD LUCK!

I graduated from high school 26 years ago, I was told the same thing, that they were doing away with LPN's, but yet we are still here!!! One of my instructors in nursing school said that she was also told that when she was in nursing school, and she is almost ready to retire, I'll believe it if it ever happens. THe RN's that I work with complain if they don't have an LPN on their team, they say they couldn't do their job without us. Yes, I work with some good RN's they seem to appreciate us, I wish I could say the same for all of them.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2008

The LPN program here is only one year, and there is a school with a bridge program from LPN to RN in 15 months that would equal 2 years and 3 months, not bad, at my age I don't really care for a bsn, the pay is the same here. The RNs that I talked to told me that they spent around 5 years at the university, and there is a 1 year waiting list to get in to the program after your prereq's--very discouraging to most people. I would have been 45 by the time I finished. One year of hell is enough (or if I continue it would equal only 2 yr 3 mo). Also I would have been paying off school loans until I retired.

pssst... jlsRN was kidding....