Hi, This is my first post. I received my letter Monday accepting me into the LPN program at a school 40 miles away. I am sooo excited that I am telling everyone. But, when I tell them it is for LPN, they all get this look on their face, like disappointment. I am finding out that most people do not think of LPN's as real nurses. This is troubling to me. I am proud and worked hard to make it this far. Can someone explain this to me?
I applied to 3 schools and have been on waiting lists for sooo long, that it took over a year to get in. The RN waiting lists are 2 1/2 yrs long. One reason for the shortage of nurses, is because there isn't enough room for people to get in.
I hope I will do well and make a difference in people's lives.
You are 100% right...most don't know what an LPN even IS! They don't know that LPNs have to go to school and are liscensed. They think any joe/jane can walk in off the street and do the job...
Maybe people don't know what an LPN is or does. I know I didn't when I went to RN school.
LPNs need to organize together, educate the public about who they are/what they do and make a difference!
I got the same responses when I told people I was going to school to be an LPN. People would ask me if an LPN was a nurse too, and I would say YES LPN's are nurses!!!!
I was a CNA for 3 years, have been an LPN for 2 years, and will finish RN school next year. I have learned SOOOO much in my time as an LPN, and I wouldn't have done it any other way. I am PROUD to be an LPN and you will be too!! Good luck with school!
LPN's are a blessing. I've discovered no matter what you do people look at you weird people really have no idea what nurses do. People are strange like that. If you're an aid they ask why not an LPN; if your an LPN they ask why not an RN, If a RN why not a DR. As long as you're happy it makes no difference just try not to get too irritated with those who are clueless.
I am way too freaking lazy to add an original thought. This post best says what I would if I had half a brain tonight. I'll take a margarita myself ...
Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
Hi, This is my first post. I received my letter Monday accepting me into the LPN program at a school 40 miles away. I am sooo excited that I am telling everyone. But, when I tell them it is for LPN, they all get this look on their face, like disappointment. I am finding out that most people do not think of LPN's as real nurses. This is troubling to me. I am proud and worked hard to make it this far. Can someone explain this to me?
I applied to 3 schools and have been on waiting lists for sooo long, that it took over a year to get in. The RN waiting lists are 2 1/2 yrs long. One reason for the shortage of nurses, is because there isn't enough room for people to get in.
I hope I will do well and make a difference in people's lives.
Jenn
"No one can make you feel inferior without your permission" and...."There are no victims-only volunteers" Now that I got those trite cliches out of the way I'll add-yes-I am a nurse....Yes-my scope of practice is limited and the LPN program is a great way to make a decent living while you continue your education if you so desire....
I have no idea if this post is still open but I just had to say something. I read all the post about LPN and RN. How I decided to take the LPN course was I wanted to work with people. I love people. RN's tend to have alot of management duties. Not that they don't help on the floor that is not what I am saying. I just wanted to be close to patients as I could. And LPN's are always there. We are a TEAM RN's and LPN's. When someone asks me why aren't you going right on to getting your RN this is what I tell them. Just an example if you want to use it. I do intend on getting my RN later on but I really want the experince of an LPN first. And I started at the bottom CNA on to LPN and one day RN. Don't let anyone still your dream or your thunder.
Just to amuse you....when people ask my husband what an LPN is he replies"lowest paid nurse". After hearing so much talk about the nursing shortage in Florida we feel if they paid us better,and gave us more respect more of us would be back in the field working
I LOVE that! I'm going to pass it on to ALL my friends! Thanks for sharing that!!
Just to amuse you....when people ask my husband what an LPN is he replies"lowest paid nurse". After hearing so much talk about the nursing shortage in Florida we feel if they paid us better,and gave us more respect more of us would be back in the field working
As a RN who just completed her BSN(I was a ADN that graduated in 2000), I am the nurse I am today because I was a LPN first. Many people think that LPNs are "Lower Paid Nurses" and at the time when I was a LPN that statement really hurt. I know many LPNs that have better critical thinking skills than some of the RNs that I know.
Don't let other people rain on your parade. Go to LPN school. It was the best decision that I could have personally made. I could not imagine coming out of RN school and working in the ER without having some nursing experience under my belt. Go for it!!!
ADN to BSN 2004(Yeah Baby!!!!!)
Hi, This is my first post. I received my letter Monday accepting me into the LPN program at a school 40 miles away. I am sooo excited that I am telling everyone. But, when I tell them it is for LPN, they all get this look on their face, like disappointment. I am finding out that most people do not think of LPN's as real nurses. This is troubling to me. I am proud and worked hard to make it this far. Can someone explain this to me?
I applied to 3 schools and have been on waiting lists for sooo long, that it took over a year to get in. The RN waiting lists are 2 1/2 yrs long. One reason for the shortage of nurses, is because there isn't enough room for people to get in.
I hope I will do well and make a difference in people's lives.
The only reason I'd tell someone not to be an LPN is that you get screwed in terms of pay. The LPNs at my hospital do the same work as RNs, minus pushing meds and spiking blood, and make a pitiful amount. I can't see doing it as any more than a stepping stone, when you can go back for a year and make so much more.
I was lucky my family could finance my BSN. If you can manage that first, it's great to have the darn degree and be done.
GreenWitch
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You are 100% right...most don't know what an LPN even IS! They don't know that LPNs have to go to school and are liscensed. They think any joe/jane can walk in off the street and do the job...