Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

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Is anyone choosing to stay as a LPN?? Do you have to BE a RN?? Is anyone choosing LPN as a career?

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Hi there.

I do believe that i will be staying an LPN for a long while. I just don't really have alot of confidence in the RN's. Most that i have worked with all are doing it for the paycheck, which is fine, but you also have to like your job for the most part, and being an LPN seems more meaningful to me because your there for your patients more. I guess it all really depends on what your wanting to do, like a L&D nurse, or something that requires an RN.

I don't know if it helped, but that's what i hope to do after i graduate in June.

GOOD LUCK

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I'm an LVN and currently enrolled in an RN program.

However, there are several members of this site who have stated their intentions to remain LPNs. I also personally know a few middle-aged LPNs who plan to remain at that level of nursing until retirement for their own reasons.

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At this point the main reason I'm pursuing the RN is because of job opportunities. I don't like not being able to find a job when I see opportunities for RNs available. Otherwise, I'm getting too close to the end of my working life to really see much of a difference either way. I see nothing wrong with becoming an LPN/LVN and wishing to stay with this; but when one's life is disrupted because the employers want RNs instead, then there's a problem with it. I would hate to be one of those working in an acute care facility and on the receiving end of the "become an RN by this date or go" ultimatum.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

My current plan is to remain an LPN and possibly get certification in long term care, wound care and IV. I might change my mind after I start working but, right now, I think I'll be completely satisfied and not concerned about finding a job since I'll be in Geriatrics (Assisted Living or Nursing Home) as an LPN.

I would like to vent and share, though, how much it bugs me when the very first question people ask when they find out I'm a nursing school student is "Oh, for RN?". I've personally worked really hard and succeeded in a very challenging LPN program that has been compared, in intensity, to an RN program. I'm very proud of this accomplishment, expecially since I'm 43 years old and have been out of school for over 25 years. Also most people who ask that question probably don't even realize the difference I just think a lot of people, outside of the field, don't know what an LPN is. I keep trying to think of a really funny or stupid "stock answer" to that question to make me feel better as I get asked over the next 25+ years of my working career as an LPN. I'm open to suggestions :rolleyes:

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My current plan is to remain an LPN and possibly get certification in long term care, wound care and IV. I might change my mind after I start working but, right now, I think I'll be completely satisfied and not concerned about finding a job since I'll be in Geriatrics (Assisted Living or Nursing Home) as an LPN.

I would like to vent and share, though, how much it bugs me when the very first question people ask when they find out I'm a nursing school student is "Oh, for RN?". I've personally worked really hard and succeeded in a very challenging LPN program that has been compared, in intensity, to an RN program. I'm very proud of this accomplishment, expecially since I'm 43 years old and have been out of school for over 25 years. Also most people who ask that question probably don't even realize the difference I just think a lot of people, outside of the field, don't know what an LPN is. I keep trying to think of a really funny or stupid "stock answer" to that question to make me feel better as I get asked over the next 25+ years of my working career as an LPN. I'm open to suggestions :rolleyes:

It wouldn't matter to me. Years ago I didn't know the difference between the two titles. I also thought a PA was a MD's admin. Fortunately I never said this to one of my coworkers who went to PA school. I don't feel the need to lay out my career plans to everyone I have a generic conversation with so it doesn't matter what they think about lpn vs rn.

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My current plan is to remain an LPN and possibly get certification in long term care, wound care and IV. I might change my mind after I start working but, right now, I think I'll be completely satisfied and not concerned about finding a job since I'll be in Geriatrics (Assisted Living or Nursing Home) as an LPN.

I would like to vent and share, though, how much it bugs me when the very first question people ask when they find out I'm a nursing school student is "Oh, for RN?". I've personally worked really hard and succeeded in a very challenging LPN program that has been compared, in intensity, to an RN program. I'm very proud of this accomplishment, expecially since I'm 43 years old and have been out of school for over 25 years. Also most people who ask that question probably don't even realize the difference I just think a lot of people, outside of the field, don't know what an LPN is. I keep trying to think of a really funny or stupid "stock answer" to that question to make me feel better as I get asked over the next 25+ years of my working career as an LPN. I'm open to suggestions :rolleyes:

For now, I'm thinking of remaining an LPN as well. I odn't know what the future holds, so that may change. But I'm just getting frustrated with people assuming LPN is the first step to something else.

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Specializes in LTC.

I personally don't think its wrong with remaining a LPN. LPN are smart, intelligent, and compotent in their scope and are still nurses. I plan to work as a LPN while becoming a RN.

Tonight I was discussing school with my fiance and I wanted to assess his knowlege on LPN and RNs and what they do. He looked at me puzzled and said " Uh, they're both nurses right?" I said Good answer ! Wish everyone else was that simple. I obviously know there is quite a difference between RNs and LPNs. I say if you want to be a LPN forever, go for it... its still a big accomplishment.

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Im goin to stay a LPN.. The only way I would go on to be a RN is if they totaly did away with LPNS EVERYWHERE... and that will not happen so Im staying as a LPN

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i have considered staying an lpn. i graduate soon so i am not sure yet. i do know that if i go back for rn that i dont want to do it right away. i want to work and get my hands dirty and see how i feel first. you know, get some hands on knowledge under my belt first. every time i tell someone about lpn school the first thing that they say is you need to go back and get your rn. they act like lpns are not important and the only purpose of going to nursing school is to be an rn. i dont know about where you are but the lpns that i know work very hard. :bow: i will be very proud to receive my pin at graduation for lpn.

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I am 42 Years old and starting the LPN program in May. I will be staying a LPN simply because I can only afford to be out of work for a year. The pay is not really alot different here, just more opportunities for RNs. I am nursing because I want to do it, not for the pay. That seems to be the only difference to me

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Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.
Is anyone choosing to stay as a LPN?? Do you have to BE a RN?? Is anyone choosing LPN as a career?

I don't have anything against being an lpn. after i'm finished with my lpn program i will then move into a bridge program to get my rn. i have all of my gen eds for rn because i am a former rn student. with so much invested (time, money) for me to get my rn it would be a total waste for me not to go on.

my aunt was an lpn for years before she retired and never wanted to go futher than that. i think its just a personal choice for some of us. job opportunities are a lil better for rn's if you're one who wants to do more advanced care.

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