It's great when you realize you made the right choice!

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So, I'm finishing my second semester of lpn program. While my grades have bee really good, there has always been that lingering question if I made the right decision by changing careers (38 yr old second career).

Today during clinicals, we had a code. I participated by doing compressions, and bagging. After quite some time, we got the patient back. Needless to say, this was my first time at this, and what a rush! Driving home, it hit me that I was now doing something that I absolutely love!!!! Talk about the light coming on! ;)

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That's awesome!! Congrats!!

I'm seriously considering an lpn program come spring (jan)..what is the program like if you dont mind my asking?! Any advice?! With no patient care experience.. I wonder if i will freeze during a code!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I totally relate. I went my entire way through a BSN program wondering if I was making the right decision. My sister had graduated several years before and was working at a nuclear power plant and begging me to come out and work with her. making far more money than I could ever dream about in nursing. Yet, I made it through the program hoping when I graduated to get a job in L&D. I made it through with a 3.95 average, and still I wasn't sure if it was my passion. I ended up taking the first offer I got on a med-surg unit, night shift. It was love at first sight. It was never what I thought I wanted to do but I look forward to going to work, I enjoy it, and its a perfect fit.

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I came into this from the restaurant business. So, I had no medical experience. The program at the school I attend is VERY INTENSE!!! 8 hours of class, 8 hours of books, study all weekend!!! It;s alot of information at one time. But, if you really want to do it, it's all worth it...

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That's great! I'm also 38 and went to nursing school after staying home with my kids for 10 years. All the way through I wondered if I could really do it. I'll be starting as an RN in less than 2 weeks and I can't wait! It's wonderful when doors open that you weren't quite sure would.

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It's funny... but, I think I remember something similar to your title. It was a commercial about 20+ years ago? EXCEPT.... slogan was debating whether the RIGHT CHOICE WAS: PEPSI OR COKE??

OR, was it 7-UP or SPRITE??

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Specializes in psychiatric, med/surg, cardiac, LTC, HHA.

Congrats!! Its a wonderful feeling, when you have the adreniline running, and knowing that your truly making a difference in someones life. Thats what Nursing is all about

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Specializes in Geriatric Nursing.

Thats a great choice...... goodluck.

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Specializes in ICU.

Good for you! I switched from business to nursing at about your age as well, and am finishing up my 3rd year as a nurse now. Don't regret my decision for a second.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

SWEET! I also did my LPN first because I wasn't sure nursing was for me and figured it would be a good way to start. I'm so happy I tried it and most days I can't believe I get paid for doing something I love so much.

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