moving to Missouri again.

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Hi everyone, i live in Iowa right now and im planning to move back by my kids. Im 46 and just starting a nursing career. Ill be certified in may and want to go for my LPN. Some people say just to get my CMA, its faster and you also can work in DR's offices. I see so many places want RN's or LPN's , would it be better to get my LPN or should i just take the easy way and get my CMA? I want to be the best that i can be, but i dont want to jipp myself either. Also if anyone works for the Hospital in Warrensburge, tell me, is it a good place to work. I work for St Anthonys in Carroll Iowa, and if i didnt need to be near my kids, i would be their for life. I would tell anyone to work their. I know to well that nursing is one of the hardest jobs to do, im not blind to that and i know that there will be alot of downs, but if i can make of person smile, i have done a good job. Tell me your thoughts :idea:

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Good Luck on your move back to Missouri.

I cannot answer your question about what choice of school you should attend. Each of the options you mentioned have very different expectations,

so the choice is really yours: CMA less physical work, less pay, less opportunity in some areas; LPN many more job options, more demanding and more physical work, more employment opportunities, better pay in most areas, but still not able to do many things a RN can do; RN very demanding, can be very physical, many job opportunities, decent pay, but nursing is changing and so is the role of the RN.

Have you considered speak with a career counselor? They may help you find the answers you need. Again, Good Luck! :nurse:

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Hello and welcome! Personally, I am an LPN (tho haven't worked as one, had a baby and stayed home :p ) and I have recently decided to go back to my original goal to become an RN. It has taken me some time to decide this is what I want to do. When I sit down and think, RN is the way to go for me. Best wishes to you on what you decide is best for you and on your move! Love, Jenn

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