I was an lpn for 9 years before completing an lpn to RN bridge program. I seriously regret it. I had already thought about leaving nursing prior to getting my RN and should have gone with my gut. I thought getting my RN would open more doors and better opportunities. I am 3 months in with these RN license and am like WOW!?! The first thing I learned is the pay still sucks. I received offers for less than I was making an lpn. The charting is atrocious. If it's not Epic, it's trash. The responsibility coupled with the stress, low pay, too much charting, and liability; it's not worth it. I truly regret wasting my time in nursing.