Before I potentially put myself into debt, is LPN school even worth it? I'm set to start a vocational LPN program in September that will cost almost $13,000. That amount doesn't even include loans I may have to take out to cover living expenses, since it was suggested we not work at all during the 10 months of the program. I also did a job search for LPN positions in my area, as well as most of the state, and I must say I'm rather disappointed. Not one hospital, that I looked at is hiring an LPN for anything other than home health care. I couldn't find any openings at all in anything other than home health and a few nursing homes and there seems to be almost no openings for those with less than 3 years experience as an LPN. Is the money and stress worth it?
Am I better off doing a CNA or PCT course that costs $2,000 and going back to the community college and getting my RN? Of course there's a two year wait list for the RN program , but I have tons of pre-reqs to do. The hospital in my town has tons of openings for PCT's and CNA's without experience. So it should be fairly easy to get a job.
I'm so confused on what to do, my ultimate goal is to be an RN. I just figured that going the LPN route would land me a good job so I could work my way through the RN program. If LPN jobs are hard to come by, then I'm just essentially wasting money that could be used on the RN program and a degree. I just can't seem to justify spending $13,000, of my own money, when there's a good chance I won't be able to find a job after I finish.
If anyone has any advice it would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank You! =]
aye I want to reinforce the job thing. I hear lpns are having a hard time of it job wise, then again who isn't but with hospital work nonexistant for lpns you will have to look harder/longer.
My here in Florida! An ADN would be around that at a CC. That's way too much if you think you may want to keep going. Then just go for the ADN or the BSN from the start. Or unless that you can quickly start working as an LPN and have your job pay for your RN.
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aye I want to reinforce the job thing. I hear lpns are having a hard time of it job wise, then again who isn't but with hospital work nonexistant for lpns you will have to look harder/longer.