How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

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A little backstory. I am a single mom of three angels. We live in government housing I'm working as a cna until I take nclex. We are always one paycheck from being homeless and wi th out. I went back to school for my lpn to help with income. I'm barely making $500 biweekly and considering a second job to help make ends meet until I pass nclex (hopefully soon). I'm just curious. How did becoming a lpn change your life. Single moms, married moms. Dads too. I really need some inspiration. I'm sick of crying over the bills as my children sleep. I know I won't become rich but two jobs as a cna will equal one job as a lpn. I'm even planning on getting two jobs as a lpn to help with expenses and to help us move out of this hellish ghetto. Someone please help me

Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Being an LPN gave me so many positive things in my life such as a career I have an immense passion for and a healthy annual salary to live on.

The negative side, I am constantly burdened by a self-imposed inferiority complex, "I'll never be as good as my RN counterparts" due to a lack of autonomy; in addition to 2 failed attempts to gain acceptance to an LPN-RN transition program... here's hoping the third time is the charm!

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First off I would like to say congrats hun your story has really touched me and I am so proud of you. I myself receive cash, food stamps, and medicaid through public assistance as well and I can not wait until the day I am able to tell welfare to kiss my a**, be able to afford a nice house, car, take my children on vacation, and live comfortable on my own without having to depend on anyone and or public assistance. Im not struggling because I live with both of my parents and they help me out a lot but Ive had a few minor ups and downs no biggie though. Congrats again honey and make sure you keep going for your RN :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

Hello all, just a little update. I have passed the nclex PN!!! Now looking for work. I'm enrolled in a rn program at my college (pre reqs first ugh) so I'll probably only work wknds. Been liscenced since May and still no job. It'll get better. But there can't be a rainbow without a rainstorm right. Or so I tell myself. I love the responses and I m taking the advice. Thanks u guys. By the way, I'm in Richmond VA

Finally a nurse...All for my three♡♡♡

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Congratulations!!! You will find the perfect job, just keep looking!

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Congrats to you! I'm relocating from NY to Richmond next week. My becoming a nurse gave me a career as opposed to a job.

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Omg! Very inspirational story! Congratulations on passing!

I only have one kid..I work and studying for nclex. I feel like a single mom BC I pay for majority of the bills and my son.

Thank you for sharing your story..congrats again

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

I love the responses. And although I don't see my situation as "inspirational", when I think about it, it is. I guess I'm just telling the story of thousands of moms all over America. So it doesn't seem too unique, but every situation, and every struggle is different, I love you guys. You, are my inspiration.

Finally a nurse...All for my three♡♡♡

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