Medical Assistant to LPN

agldragonRN · Oct 28, 2008

what are your suggestions? im not interested in becoming a nurse at this time. i would like to see how it is as an lpn first .
danny

okay let me get this straight.

you are not interested in becoming a nurse at this time? but you would like to see how being a licensed practical nurse first?

go easy on her/him my fellow lpns/lvns. :banghead:

agldragonRN · Oct 28, 2008

okay i would give you the benefit of the doubt danny-ma.

here is the link for all approved lpn schools in new york: http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurseprogs-lpn.htm

basically, you have to take an entrance test to get into an lpn program. depending in your area, lpn programs could be as competitive as the rn programs so you really have to get a good grade on your entrance test.

then yes you may have to take pre-reqs or those non-nursing classes could be taken concurrently with the nursing classes.

your best bet is to call your chosen school and ask them what exactly you need to do to be in the lpn program.

good luck and please don't think that lpn program would be a piece of cake. my lpn program was very tough.

cheers,

angel

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Oct 28, 2008

i see this is your first post..welcome to all-nurses...:nuke:

now i'm not sure what you have been told but a lpn is a nurse...licensed practical/vocational nurse...

im not interested in becoming a nurse at this time. i would like to see how it is as an lpn first :nuke: .
danny

pagandeva2000, LPN · Oct 28, 2008

okay let me get this straight.
you are not interested in becoming a nurse at this time? but you would like to see how being a licensed practical nurse first?
go easy on her/him my fellow lpns/lvns.

i'm trying really hard, and it is difficult. first, please know that lpns are nurses. we attended a nursing program and had to sit for an exam that allows us to practice as a nurse. there are different levels of nursing, and the lpn is the first licensed level, but mark our words, we are nurses.

Danny-MA · Dec 5, 2008

Ok, I see that I made a MISTAKE in my posting. I meant to say that I dont want to go to school for RN but would like to try LPN.......you know then maybe bridge my way over to RN if I really like and pursue my career.

Why is it that some of the nurses on here are a little rude and think MA's are "stupid"? I have been on the site on and off and have noticed that if a medical assistant posts on here, the nurses write back with attitude and make it known that they are the ones that went to school longer than a medical assistant. (Well DUH!) For those of you who write mean things (You know who you are), get off your high horses because whether you have an MD,NP, RN, LPN or even a MA, we are all people and everyone deserves respect and NO ONE should have to bend over and kiss anyones rear end because they hold a license.

Be careful for those feet you step on, they just may be connected to the butt you might have to kiss tomorrow.

Danny-MA · Dec 5, 2008

For those of you who gave me advice, I thank you very much for taking the time in helping me out. Its very much appreciated. And yes, I know what an LPN is. LPN is a 2 year program,....RN is 4 years. Thought I would try LPN first and see how I like it.

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Dec 5, 2008

lvn programs can be 1 or 2 years

rn programs can be 2 or 4 years (adn ,bsn) ...

for those of you who gave me advice, i thank you very much for taking the time in helping me out. its very much appreciated. and yes, i know what an lpn is. lpn is a 2 year program,....rn is 4 years. thought i would try lpn first and see how i like it.

Danny-MA · Dec 5, 2008

In NY, LPN programs are closer to 2 years and RN is 4 years unless if you take an accelerated course, then in that case you will finish sooner.

Thanks for the input :)

pagandeva2000, LPN · Dec 5, 2008

Ok, I see that I made a MISTAKE in my posting. I meant to say that I dont want to go to school for RN but would like to try LPN.......you know then maybe bridge my way over to RN if I really like and pursue my career.
Why is it that some of the nurses on here are a little rude and think MA's are "stupid"? I have been on the site on and off and have noticed that if a medical assistant posts on here, the nurses write back with attitude and make it known that they are the ones that went to school longer than a medical assistant. (Well DUH!) For those of you who write mean things (You know who you are), get off your high horses because whether you have an MD,NP, RN, LPN or even a MA, we are all people and everyone deserves respect and NO ONE should have to bend over and kiss anyones rear end because they hold a license.
Be careful for those feet you step on, they just may be connected to the butt you might have to kiss tomorrow.

No one ever stated that MAs are stupid or that they don't have a place in health care. What most have stated is that many schools mislead Medical Assistants to believe that they are the equivilant to nurses. And, when we say equivilant, we're meaning that one can be used just the same as the other in every circumstance, and that isn't true.

I have been trained as a Medical Assistant, and the difference between the training for LPNs and MAs are as different as apples to oranges. A similar thing goes for LPN and RN training-there is a difference in the scope of practice that should not be ignored. The schools should not mislead people to think differently. It isn't about high horses, it really isn't. If you get accepted into an LPN program, you'll certainly see the difference.

momtojosh · Dec 6, 2008

***** Im not interested in becoming a nurse at this time. I would like to see how it is as an LPN first :nuke: . Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) :up: *********

i dont think anyone here is on a high horse......it was just your typo that got us reved up......cause we did work hard in the LPN program and passed a very hard exam to become lic......so we are all very proud of what we have done here.......

my LPN program in NY was a yr long....sept to june...followed the public school schedule....i did it thru BOCES.....same hours as school,m-f.....very intense and fast...but very well worth it......alot of young gals in my class started out in RN school the yr or so prior but flunked out...so they did the LPN,some were going to go right on to RN school and others to work.....we started out with 32 in our class and we graduated with 25......me...i am 46 and happy where i am......but if i were younger and really needed the money i would def go on to become a RN.......so good luck...

nursingis4me · Dec 8, 2008

For those of you who gave me advice, I thank you very much for taking the time in helping me out. Its very much appreciated. And yes, I know what an LPN is. LPN is a 2 year program,....RN is 4 years. Thought I would try LPN first and see how I like it.

Actually, Danny, many full-time LPN programs are between 12-18 months in length, and 2 years when the programs are part-time. Of course, this depends on what area of the country you live in, and whether part-time programs are still readily available to interested students. Also, a RN can be hospital/diploma based-2 or 3 years, associate degree (A.S.)-2 years, or bachelor's degree (B.S./B.S.N.)-4 years. Just my :twocents:

Have a great day!