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I am finishing up all my core classes. And trying to get into the nursing program. I am not sure if I want to apply for the RN or the LVN. I know there is more money in the RN field. Does anyone have any pro's or con's for either field?

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LVN vs. RN... I did a lot of checking and the schooling is virtually the same.

The BS RN advances into management positions faster (an almost fresh-out BSN will be placed in charge of LVNs, even those that have many years of experience).

So if you really want get into nursing quickly go LVN and make sure that wherever you work will pay for your RN schooling.

If you think you might want to manage; take the extra time to get all the credits for a BS in Nursing.

Mark

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lvn is the same as lpn right? i was planning on going ahead and getting my adn, but now i'm wondering if the route would be better to go lpn first as well. are you adding additional time to get to rn or is it just a different route to make money faster? now i'm starting to re-think this myself?..??... hmmmmm....... i'll be working in the hospital as a cna. i saw on here somewhere, where someone did that exact thing...went from cna to lpn to adn and now they have their bsn.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
lvn is the same as lpn right?
yes, lvns and lpns are the same type of nurse.

california and texas refer to their basic nurses as 'lvns,' while the other 48 states call their basic nurses 'lpns.'

to the op: the rn licensure will increase your earning potential and enhance the number of opportunities available to you. good luck with whatever you decide!

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Check out the following thread before you make your decision. Good luck.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f233/no-one-s-hiring-lvn-s-these-days-215419.html

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Specializes in LTC, cardiac, ortho rehab.

i actually went the lvn route and happy that i did. i got into the job workforce after school and gained some valuable experience that will help me in my carreer. so, i think the pros about lvn is that you can work right away making decent money, gain valuable experience, and you can always go back for your rn after. the cons about being an lvn is that you are limited in your scope of practice and settings, and you dont get paid as much as an rn. good luck in your decision.

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Specializes in OB, Family Practice, Pediatrics.

In some RN programs, the first two semesters are identical to the LPN program. After completing the first two semesters you can take NCLEX-PN, and work as an LPN(LVN) while you finish RN. Once you are in the RN portion, many facilities will pay for your schooling.

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