Do you wanna be an RN??

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Hello nurses

New LPN here, I was wondering how many of you have plans to or are currently pursuing getting your RN license? I would like to but the thought of going back to school right now sounds awwwful lol :no: maybe I'll wait a year. What are your plans?

The last time I was on here though I remember reading a few posts by people who seemed to think bridging like that was somehow disrespectful to the title of LPN. So I kind of feel bad about wanting to do that now.

I've been on this site for years and I honestly do not ever recall anything like that ever being posted. I don't see how its disrespecting the title of LPN.

Even if some do think its disrespectful to the title of LPN, makes no matter to me. I could not care less what others think of me for furthering my education. I would never bash or talk badly about LPN's just because I became an RN. But what others think of me for doing the LPN to RN bridge doesn't matter, I'm not doing it for anyone's approval and it won't stop me because others may 'disapprove'.

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Specializes in LTC.

yes. I do

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I'm probably in the minority, but no, I have no desire to return for my RN. And it has nothing to do with age, as I'm pretty young (26). I'm perfectly content as an LPN with my pay, job, and career opportunities. I have no desire to work in acute care, or even just a hospital in general. And I do not want to be in management.

If I ever change my mind in the future, which I don't see ever happening, it will be for me. I used to feel guilty for not wanting to go for my RN because so many people told me I "had to".

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I have no desire to work in acute care, or even just a hospital in general. And I do not want to be in management.
I, too, have no desire to ever work in acute care or become a nurse manager. I was an LVN for several years before becoming an RN. However, I enjoy getting paid more competitively than my LPN/LVN coworkers who do almost exactly the same work as me.

Whether the setting is LTC, rehab, psych, home health, hospice, ambulatory care, or some other area outside the hospital, having an RN license can reap rewards. A person can be an RN without ever securing employment in a hospital.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab, ICF/MR, Mental Health.

Working on my pre-req's now. Just need 4 more and I can start the nursing classes in the LPN to RN bridge.

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Specializes in Allergy and Immunology.
I, too, have no desire to ever work in acute care or become a nurse manager. I was an LVN for several years before becoming an RN. However, I enjoy getting paid more competitively than my LPN/LVN coworkers who do almost exactly the same work as me.

Whether the setting is LTC, rehab, psych, home health, hospice, ambulatory care, or some other area outside the hospital, having an RN license can reap rewards. A person can be an RN without ever securing employment in a hospital.

I agree with "The Commuter". I really have no desire to work in acute care either. I was an LPN for about 3 years. I bridged right away and finished in Dec. 2012. I did it for more career oppurtunities and like others have said so they dont have to "check" with somone on patient care. I also didnt want to be limited in my scope of practice.

I do not work in a hospital either or long term care. I have worked at a Detox facility and clinic only.

Just because you have an RN doesn't mean you "have" to work at a hospital. Yes the pay is better, but the hours aren't so great (I like having, nights, holidays, and weekends off).

Also I got really sick of hearing, "An LPN is not a real nurse." :( (Yes someone not a nurse thankfully, but going to school for Sonography said this to me). I was really hurt that she would downplay my accomplishment I worked so hard to obtain. I had heard this more than once but this was from an aquaintence so it really stung.

Anyhow, I had always wanted to be an RN, but the wait lists were so long. I did the LPN route instead with it always a goal to get the RN. Oh and the higher pay doesnt hurt! ;)

I say go for it, if it is what your desire-it doesnt matter the reason. And if you dont, then be proud of your accomplishment whatever the license you hold.

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I've been on this site for years and I honestly do not ever recall anything like that ever being posted. I don't see how its disrespecting the title of LPN.

Even if some do think its disrespectful to the title of LPN, makes no matter to me. I could not care less what others think of me for furthering my education. I would never bash or talk badly about LPN's just because I became an RN. But what others think of me for doing the LPN to RN bridge doesn't matter, I'm not doing it for anyone's approval and it won't stop me because others may 'disapprove'.

It was just one thread (I think i read it about a year ago) and they seemed to think people are using it as a stepping stone and that you should go right through RN school if your ultimate goal isn't LPN.

I think almost everyone disagreed with OP.

I don't care what someone thinks of me, but I guess I would feel guilty for triggering someone's inferiority complex.

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Specializes in Allergy and Immunology.

Well I admit I did use it as a stepping stone. I feel it was a great platform for me to obtain my RN. I was able to build on a wealth of knowledge that being an LPN brought me. I have no regrets. I think I would have regret if I had not continued because my goal was to be an RN.

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I guess I was worried that was more of a problem than it is. (I'm really socially awkward and paranoid about doing something wrong.)

I don't really get the logic, maybe it's because they felt people didn't want to be "just" and LPN. I don't think people would say that about someone that bridged from RN ASN to BSN, or became an NP though.

I've noticed a lot of insecurity from people who should be proud of their title.

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Yes i do want to be an Rn. I took the lpn route not only because i failed out of Rn school 2 years ago but because i want to get my feet wet in nursing. I wish i would have done it back in my earlier years right out of high school(30 years old in 1 week). I buckled down & learned from my past mistakes & currently top of my class. I have all my classes except 1 finished for my BSN, gonna take that in aug & apply to a LPN-BSN FALL 2014, that way by the time im finished, i'll have 2 years of nursing experience & my job will pay for me to go back so why not.

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Specializes in NICU.

I currently just finished my first year of my PN program...i have 2 semesters to go. I do want to be an RN...that has always been my goal. RPNs have a large scope here but I love critical care and want to have more options. The RPN to BscN bridge program here is 3 years though...and another $21,000. i might go straight into it depending on the type of job I get as a PN when I graduate.

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I have been an LPN for 23 years, and have absolutely no desire to be an RN. I chose LPN school instead of RN school back in the day, and have never regretted it. I am an excellent nurse.

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