LVN vs. MA; is MA preferred choice

[gianani97]

In the state of Florida,I finished MA course and then proceeded to Emergency Medical Services school.I did not finish the Paramedic part of the EMT/Paramedic.I was hired right after I finish EMT at a hospital nearby as an MA.I worked in the Emergency Room functioning as a nurse except pushing meds and narcotics.But there is no better way than to become a full blown nurse .LVNs can perform nursing duties,can put IVs and give meds such as tylenol or other pain meds with the supervision of a nurse except for narcotics.Now,after being stationed overseas with my Ad husband,I am ready to take another course,the fastest way to go is LVN,any inputs?

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I too was a military wife for many years and stationed oversease for many years. And...I wanted to go to nursing school. I went ahead and got an associates degree in general studies so that I at least got the electives out of the way. I was heading in the direction of a bachelors in psychology but we got PCS'd unexpectedly. When I hit the states, I made quick work of the LPN and ADN programs.

My advice - go for the RN - you will have many more opportunities.

[Thornbird]

Also a military wife. :) This is the portal website for military family education. http://education.military.com/money-for-school/spouse-family/military-spouse-and-family-educational-assistance-programs They can be incredibly helpful getting everything together and finding resources. I also highly advise going for RN. You can get all the non-nursing degree requirements and prerequisites and be ready for the nursing courses/clinicals when you get back to the states. Not to offend anyone but both MA and LPN are very limited jobs with little opportunity for advancement without more schooling. Best of luck to you.