Is LPN worth it for Single Parent??

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Just wondering if it would be worth it get my LPN or just to remain in my BSN program? I would ultimately bridge over to BSN anyways. I am a single parent that needs a career not just a job.

What do you think??

Thanks!

Kira

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Specializes in OR, MS, Neuro, UC.

If you can stay in school!!!!!!!!!!

I got my LVN in 1984 with 4 kids and just ,finally got an RN this summer. There is always some little hitch.......

I wish you lots of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in orthopedics and telemetry.

thats so good congratulations

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If you go for your LPN first, you get experience; plus, you can work and go on for your BSN. That is what I did. It may have taken me a while to do this, but it is worth it.

Suebird :p

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Putting off the BSN means you'll probably start out at a salary that's about $800/month less. So is it worth it to you do accept this decrease in salary?

Do you have to work and go to school? Making an LPN salary while getting your BSN might not be a bad way to go if you have to work.

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Why do you see nursing as an LPN as a job but as career for a RN?

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I do not see being a LPN as a job, I see it as a career. My point was I needed to make a decision about my future because i'm tired of working a job and not feeling like I have a career now. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse

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I think it is worth it to accept the decrease in salary, since a LPN salary is still a whole lot more than i'm making right now. It would be about a 10-15,000 a year increase...which isn't bad at all

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Depends on your schedule and your immediate needs. I am an LPN and I make $49,000 a year. It's possible to raise a family on this income, it's decently middle class. LPN can be a stepping stone. I have four children as well and am going to school for my RN.

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Cool Kiya, is that what you started off with? You work LTC?

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I think the question is do you want to be an LVN/LPN or RN?

Nothing wrong with either one but you need to decide where you are headed.

If it were me, I would stay in the BSN program.

steph

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Depends on your schedule and your immediate needs. I am an LPN and I make $49,000 a year. It's possible to raise a family on this income, it's decently middle class. LPN can be a stepping stone. I have four children as well and am going to school for my RN.

If you don't mind me asking, what city and state do you work in? I live in New York and there are some places that do pay close to that, but I am in a contract with my job for two years because they paid my way through school. I would love to leave after my experience and make close to your salary!

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