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LPN School - Fall2012

I start LPN school in the Fall. I was wondering if others out there have found themselves in my boat. I started RN school, made it through all but the last 3 weeks of the first semester & was forced to withdraw (in good standing). Now when I think about starting LPN, or discuss it with my sister (an RN) it seems I feel sort of a failure. Does the LPN, then RN route seem less conventional? Can a person succeed better at one route than the other? Does this type of alternative make me less likely to continue to RN school? Any ideas?

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    1. 1. Does this route make me less likely to return to RN school?

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      • Most LPN's return to RN or higher
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    There's nothing wrong with becoming an LPN first :) I went to school with lots of girls who had failed out of other RN programs and did just fine. Now the majority of them are working on the BSN's and will be done within the next six months :) I think having the prior experience helped them to concentrate & focus more. Good luck !

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    There's nothing wrong with becoming an LPN first :) I went to school with lots of girls who had failed out of other RN programs and did just fine. Now the majority of them are working on the BSN's and will be done within the next six months :) I think having the prior experience helped them to concentrate & focus more. Good luck !

    Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. I guess where my downfall comes is that I'm a male, and I don't see many pursuing the LPN route. Those that are LPN's are only that so they can pursue their RN as soon as they graduate. The floor experience for me (approx a year) would be time enough to allow the waters to calm and for me to be able to pursue my degree further. Sounds logical in my mind.

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    Don't worry OP! My SiL withdrew from an RN program then after a few years was accepted into a PA program. I'm on the long road myself, finally getting back into medicine after years spent in banking. You can do anything, don't let anyone deter you from it!

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