why look down on a lpn

[lexapoo10]

I have been in school going on 4 yrs started out wanting to get my BSN but intentionally I've haven't been accepted to a program the RN program is very competitive I understand so I feel as if I have wasted 2 years already so I choose to go the lpn route. I got accepted in the program and start this Summer. I am so excited, but tired of people saying why lpn why not RN? Its kind of getting frustrated but everybody path is different. I still plan to be a RN one day. I am just trying to get away from minimum wage and get experience in my field. My question is why are lpns downgraded is it just about pay we are all here to help our patients.

[tardis traveler]

Keep trying for RN. LVN opportunities are limited. Plus, you are expected to be as knowledgeable as an RN but for LVN pay. Don't give up on RN, try schools that may be further away, not just those that are convenient. In my experience LVN's aren't looked down upon, we're just abused.