Is LPN nursing a good choice in this economy?

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I'm new to this site so forgive me if I'm doing something wrong! Thanks :)

I've been doing tons of research on in demand jobs because I'm scared of going to get my education for something that won't even give me a job in the end so I want to make the right decision after I graduate high school.

I'm not entirely sure if I will enjoy nursing so I've turned to trade school and their LPN program. I think it is a great option to give me experience, save money to get my RN later on if I want, and give me insight if I would really enjoy a career in this type of field.

I know people say skip to getting your RN because they make more money and opens more doors but like I said, I have doubts.

Any thoughts? Much appreciated.

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I'm starting the LPN program this Monday ( I started a program two years ago and only completed half of it...had to drop the course :( ) , and I really think it just depends on where you live. I practically live 30 mins away from Heaven's Waiting room, so there are PLENTY of nursing homes, ALF's and clinics around that are constantly hiring LPN's. I think you're making a smart move doing your LPN first. You can decide if you like it or not, and if you do, you can make money while bridging over. Best of luck to you !

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Yes, it's a great place to start, depending on where you live, as the previous poster mentioned. I started as an LPN in LTC, before becoming an RN.

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If you are not sure if LPN is for you, try a CNA or Phelobotomy course first. You need to know if you can/handle it before jumping in. These cost less to "try", and if you do like it then its like stair stepping your way in. I never in a million years thought I would be a nurse and my family never did either, and I love it!!! I found a job before I even took my NCLEX.

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.been an LPN for going on 31 years, have worked in a multitude of fields and havebeen paid as much as $ 20 an hour (no benefits). This past year I have seen many fields decide to eliminate LPN positions in favor of hiring RN,s only so I have decided at age 48 to go back to school and get my RN. It's good to have options, right now my only choice is nursing homes. I like it but cant see doing it when I am 55-? yrs old

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I think it's a good path. I live in so cal so it's incredibly hard to get into the RN programs here. All of my classmates are using the LVN degree to bridge over to RN as a short cut into the RN program. It's hard out there for everyone. RNs and LVNs alike. I think it's a profession that you have to love. Its not easy.

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I think it depends on where you live.

In some states the only difference that separates the 2 is Iv pushing.

It seems the western and southern states allow Lpn's to practice in a wider capacity vs Nj and Ny.

Lpn cannot even touch a central line,nor can they change a simple g tube.

Be careful,as I know you said you want to bridge to "Rn" but just skip over the Adn route and go for the Bsn.

Trust me,I wish I would have after I finished the Adn. I was an lpn before completing the Adn.

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