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

Nurses LPN/LVN

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:( i have been in the medical field since 1983

and i have decided to go back for my lpn degree

this course is 21 months its parttime only

i keep hearing the rns telling me dont waste with the lpn program , they are limited to what they can do in the field , but im not ready to jump with both feet in the rn field right now

in time i will go for my rn degree

but not now

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 .

follow the path that you think is right I have been an LPN for 18 years you are young so you have plenty of time to advance in your career good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah:

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Specializes in critical/truama/alchol drug rehab.
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

amen sister ;)

lpns rock :p

:D

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

To the OP and all others who are going for their LPN.....Do what makes you happy! I cannot stress this more if I tried. It is about you and the work you will do. If you are happy, then don't let anyone, RN or otherwise tell you different.

I was a CNA and QMA as I worked my way through LPN school. I did continue on to obtain my RN, but let me tell you, I wouldn't trade my time as an LPN for anything! I gained valuable experience, both academically and in my nursing practice. I feel like the transistion for me from LPN to my role as an RN has been so much easier than my first year as an LPN. Academically, I went through an intense year of LPN school that was much more rigorous than my RN bridge program was. I felt like if I could succeed in that program to graduate with honors, I could do anything.

The confidence I gained by going on the journey I did is not measured by anyone other than me. I know there are those who would look down on the way I did it, but I don't, not for a minute!

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I remember getting accepted into the LPN program and having to go to my job for some odd reason and mentioning it to one of the secretaries in staff ed. She said "Oh, next time, you'll do better" and I said to her that I didn't like her response, didn't ask what she felt and that I would have more opportunities to make money and have a variety of experience compared to her. Shut her butt up quick...

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As an MA to LVN I haven't stop hearing comments. That aggravates me, but only I know what my circumstances are and what I want in life. Even family will always have something to say. When starting VN school my goal was to continue with RN. By the end of the 20 months (also went part time) I've changed my mind. Too drained for now. At my current job there is a RN,LVN and MA all doing the exact same job with different pay (vascular surgeon office). How do you like them apples!

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I am also an LPN who has no desire to become an RN. Why? Other posters have pretty much summed it up. Extra responsibility, more stress, paperwork, etc.

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Specializes in critical/truama/alchol drug rehab.
To the OP and all others who are going for their LPN.....Do what makes you happy! I cannot stress this more if I tried. It is about you and the work you will do. If you are happy, then don't let anyone, RN or otherwise tell you different.

I was a CNA and QMA as I worked my way through LPN school. I did continue on to obtain my RN, but let me tell you, I wouldn't trade my time as an LPN for anything! I gained valuable experience, both academically and in my nursing practice. I feel like the transistion for me from LPN to my role as an RN has been so much easier than my first year as an LPN. Academically, I went through an intense year of LPN school that was much more rigorous than my RN bridge program was. I felt like if I could succeed in that program to graduate with honors, I could do anything.

The confidence I gained by going on the journey I did is not measured by anyone other than me. I know there are those who would look down on the way I did it, but I don't, not for a minute!

Well put i want to just put one foot at a time in the bath water

test the waters then jump with both feet in rn

i have been a pca /tec for 20 years it has helped me so much

just working in the hospital and getting hand on training , im very comfortable with working with my patients ;)

i cant wait to get into the lpn class

im excited

thanks

leah :D

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

RN here... LPN's are awesome nurses and i love them... being a LPN is a great job ( i was one for 22 years.. give or take a year or two) and i got my RN ( and i am happy i did, because it was the right thing for me to do) .. but you ust follow your heart and do what you think is best..

i have never said to a LPN when are you getting your RN... it's demeaning.. and insulting...

good luck in school and keep us posted

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Specializes in Critical Care.
You aren't interrupting the thread here! But, what you say is true. I have a friend who has her Associate Degree RN and doesn't want to go back. She is hearing the same thing...like she is missing something. She doesn't want to, at least at this time. To each his own. You'll also get comments as an RN such as "Real nurses work in ER, ICU, Burn Unit, Cardiology..." or are certified in such and such. You'll never please everyone, so start early and please yourself-go at the pace that is best for you!

I'm going to play the devil's advocate here, but unless you consider what you do merely a job to pay the bills and not a career, shouldn't it be expected of one to further their education and their knowledge in their given career path?

I've yet to run across a drug or disease, for instance, where I think to myself: "I'm really okay with not knowing more about how this works".

CEUs and half-day powerpoint conferences don't really cut it as far as improving one's knowledge base, in my opinion, and if you dedicate yourself to a career you should strive to become an expert at what you do.

LPNs are necessary and steps should be taken to make it a smoother transition to RN- any experienced LPN to RN grad will run circles around a new grad RN. However, I think it hurts the integrity of the profession to hear about those who have no desire to advance their knowledge (note I didn't say "no opportunity", that's clearly different).

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

this is one reason why i don't like to give much advice about the LPN/RN topic because i think that people pretty much have their mind made up with what they want to do . i have in the past been one of those nurses that have told someone not to go for an LPN degree because of the limited opportunities. don't get me wrong, i think there is a place for everyone, but i know from experience that alot of people become frustrated when they graduate and the income and the opportunities are not what they expected. i have a friend that was looking for work for 6 months because she did not want LTC. she is now an RN and wish that she had not went the LPN route. it really depends on the person and their long term goals. and the one person that i told not to go the LPN route, i told her that because she assumed that she would have similar responsibilties of an RN, and here in illinois LPN scope is limited. some states have an abundance of LPN jobs and others do not. it depends on where you live. i like to support people no matter what they decide, but at the same time i like to give honest opinions when asked.

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Emm, I was an EN for many years, so I guess thats the same as an LPN down under in NZ. I procrastinated but when I was ready to commit I did and here I am a proud 47 year old with a grown family ready to leap into the world of being an RN. You will decide when the time is right for you, het I did.

Mercadies

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Don't let it get you down. I've been an LPN for 20 yrs and I'm STILL hearing the same question. "Don't you want to get your RN?" "When are you going back to school to get your RN?" I'm tired of hearing it, so now when they ask I just put it right back at them. "When are you going to start paying my bills so I can go?" LOL I am very content doing what I do, wouldn't change a thing. Just do what YOU want to do, and don't worry about anyone else. Afterall, it is your life and your career. Good luck!!!!

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