Lpn or....

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So I was a pre-Nursing major but lost focus & can't get into my nursing program. I'm torn between leaving my school, go to school for LPN, then work up from there. Or graduate with a degree I don't even want because I don't want to waste money.

Honestly, I'm more focused on my happiness than getting a degree I dont want, but I would really like to know someone else's opinion & outlook.

Thanks in advance.

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If becoming a nurse is what you really want to do. You should definitely look into an LVN school and eventually bridge into an RN program.I also was unable to get into a Nursing program and have just started an LVN program In order to one day become an RN?. Do what ever it takes to make your dreams come true. Best of luck to you on Which ever path you choose.

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I was in an RN program and the last semester I had to drop due to family issues. I ended up leaving with my LPN. Years of trying to find a good job as an LPN I came up short as to not finding employment. This led me to trying to find a higher degree. I have had nothing but the run around with schools, meaning most don't offer LPN to RN programs. I would never suggest anyone getting a LPN degree in the fact that jobs are far and few between and the the pay is that of a CNA. If you have the means to go back to school to get your BSN is the best thing you can do. I am now adamant about finishing my nursing degree and have enrolled in a BSN program. I find even with my LPN and hasn't taken me anywhere but a dead end,so I am now going to a university for a BSN. I have taken the first year of classes and feel it will be a refresher. I haven't found an easier route. So my advice is to never get a LPN it is a worthless certificate.

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Specializes in LTC.

Unlike the previous poster, I have not found attaining my LPN training to be worthless. LPNs in my area of the country make much more money than CNAs. Nothing wrong with more education as an RN/BSN but being a LPN is not worthless. Just had to say that.

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You're right. I personally don't think any nursing degree/license is pointless. We all make contributions to the health field. Not finding a job (or other issues) depends on location.

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I meant to say pointless, not priceless. Sorry

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
So my advice is to never get a LPN it is a worthless certificate.
I am sorry that the LPN route did not work out too well for you, but I respectfully disagree with your assertion that it is a worthless certificate.

The four years that I worked as an LPN enabled me to earn more than twice as much as my CNA/tech coworkers while returning to school for the RN license, and I easily found employment because I was never too picky about where I'd work.

So no, the LPN certificate is not worthless based solely on your singular anecdotal experience. Many of us have had great experiences as LPNs.

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I don't find the LPN certificate to be worthless at all. I graduated with my LPN in December and found a job at the first place I applied making almost twice as much as I did as a PCT. In my area there are plenty of LPN to RN or BSN bridge opportunities. I will be able to finish one of those in a year. I can also practice as a nurse and earn good money while doing so.

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I easily found employment because I was never too picky about where I'd work.

So no, the LPN certificate is not worthless based solely on your singular anecdotal experience. Many of us have had great experiences as LPNs.

This just made my day!

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If you want to be a nurse, then an LPN diploma or RN degree are both great careers. I am an LPN (33 year old female), but after 6 years at it, have burned out, and now want out of nursing. Nursing can be a wonderful field, with many different areas of nursing, and job opportunities. It also can pay very well. But with great paying jobs, sometimes comes high stress loads, which was the case for me. I used to want to be a dental hygienist when I was in high school, I now regret not pursuing that... I have recently realized that I really don't like nursing. I am looking in to getting a coding certification & becoming a coding LPN. I really dislike clinic/hospital nursing and want a desk job. I don't think I even liked nursing when I was in nursing school. I just kept thinking it would grow on me once I got my license & it would get better. It never did. I know people (including my mother in law) who were nurses for years, really liked it, and retired from it. I just am not one of them. My advice is whatever you major in, just make sure it's what you want to do many years. Don't invest time & money in a field you won't be happy in.

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LPN isnt worthless. if your heading into RN you can work as a LPN while earning your RN degree. which is my plan. working as a LPN is better than making min. wage at a taco joint. I'm going for my LPN at 12 month school.for me its great. i am 37 and i dont want to work at min. wage and having hard time to make ends meet while going for my RN. So I say go for it. if you have your 2 years in , take that state exam and go to school. just look into whats possible. many schools might be willing to work with you.

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I have heard alot of nurses admit this. Hopefully I don't get to that point.

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