My steps are being ordered....

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I was in the RN program before failing one of my classes by 2 points(73, need a 75) and was asked if I would like to go into the LPN program. I was very reluctant but I said YES. I am proud to say that I am now an LPN. I was speaking to one of my fellow classmates and she asked me if I was going to try to get my 500 hours so that I can return to the RN program. I said no. I am going to work for a year and then reapply in for the Spring. Mind you I have to have 500 hours by May and this is March.

Today I went on an interview at a LTC facility and was asked about pursuing my RN license and I explained to her I am in no rush. I have learned in Nursing school to let God direct my path and he has not given me any words of visions of going back into the program right now. To me the LPN program was more difficult than the RN program and I just want to take my time and get all that God has for me. The pay for an LPN is good (I wasn't really concerned about the pay). Honestly, it bothers me to hear other people say , "Oh I'm going to be a Nurse just so I can make a lot of money". UUgghh I went into Nursing to help people who can't help themselves or need help getting better. I know I will run into some fiesty people but I honestly feel this is what God wanted me to do. :redbeathe:nurse::heartbeat

Does anyone else feel this way????

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That is truly a testimony. I feel the same way I failed a course by 1.3 points. I'm in the lpn program now. I thank you, you have really given me a good feeling about my transition. Thanks and blessings to you!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Glad things have worked out for you and that your happy! As an LPN you are in good company because St Teresa of Calcutta became an LPN to help her adopted people of India and she is a great saint! You can ask her to assist you in your work!

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Honestly, it bothers me to hear other people say , "Oh I'm going to be a Nurse just so I can make a lot of money". UUgghh I went into Nursing to help people who can't help themselves or need help getting better. I know I will run into some fiesty people but I honestly feel this is what God wanted me to do. :redbeathe:nurse::heartbeat

You have a great attitude that is becoming less and less common in all parts of healthcare...it seems that money is soooooo much the reason people are there. Not helping people, not pursuing excellence in your chosen area...just "where can I make the most money??" I just found your post refreshing. :)

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You have a healthy approach to this situation. Wanted to advise you to set a time table with measurable goals and deadlines to pursue the RN license or you may find yourself still working as an LPN twenty years from now. Fine, if you are satisfied at that point in time, but not so good if you are kicking yourself for not having achieved the RN license. Best wishes.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I hear exactly what you say. I know people that have obtained certification for the extra 1.00 and hour. I did it for my own goal. It annoys me when people do things strictly for money, and brag about it.

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LOVE this post!!!! I currently work as an LVN. I graduated in 2009 and went right back to school to do my RN pre-reqs before I even took state boards. I ended up overwhelming myself and had to take a step back. I am very happy as an LVN because I love what I do but I am going back to school to get my RN because it will give me more options as far as specialties. I had to learn to pace myself and know that what God has for me it is for me. Bless you in whatever you decide to do. You have the heart for it and support from us.

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You have a healthy approach to this situation. Wanted to advise you to set a time table with measurable goals and deadlines to pursue the RN license or you may find yourself still working as an LPN twenty years from now. Fine, if you are satisfied at that point in time, but not so good if you are kicking yourself for not having achieved the RN license. Best wishes.

Caliotter3...I did set a timetable but my timetable wasn't God's timetable. MY plans are not HIS plans and MY TIME is not HIS time. I am praying to him to show me the way. I jumped my happy go lucky self off into something I had no idea I wasn't ready for. Don't get me wrong I would LOVE to be an RN. But I know it wasn't my time. If someone has gone into the RN program and made it then I look at it as it being their time. What God has for ME is for ME. he didn't think I was quite seasonsed yet so he slowed me down. And I am really OK with it. Like my title says....MY STEPS ARE ORDERED...and when God orders someone's steps you can never go wrong....:yeah:

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
i was in the rn program before failing one of my classes by 2 points(73, need a 75) and was asked if i would like to go into the lpn program. i was very reluctant but i said yes. i am proud to say that i am now an lpn. i was speaking to one of my fellow classmates and she asked me if i was going to try to get my 500 hours so that i can return to the rn program. i said no. i am going to work for a year and then reapply in for the spring. mind you i have to have 500 hours by may and this is march.

today i went on an interview at a ltc facility and was asked about pursuing my rn license and i explained to her i am in no rush. i have learned in nursing school to let god direct my path and he has not given me any words of visions of going back into the program right now. to me the lpn program was more difficult than the rn program and i just want to take my time and get all that god has for me. the pay for an lpn is good (i wasn't really concerned about the pay). honestly, it bothers me to hear other people say , "oh i'm going to be a nurse just so i can make a lot of money". uugghh i went into nursing to help people who can't help themselves or need help getting better. i know i will run into some fiesty people but i honestly feel this is what god wanted me to do. :redbeathe:nurse::heartbeat

does anyone else feel this way????

i hope you got the ltc job. thanks for sharing your story. you will be an excellent nurse with that kind of attitude! good luck!

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Specializes in LTC.

I enjoyed reading your posts. I have felt the same way.

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I also failed by one point the first semester of my 2nd year. Totally frustrated with my schools RN program. I was able to get my LPN license and am also working in LTC. I love what I am doing, I am a 3rd shift float and work on all of my facilities 5 wings. I know every resident and also work in our Rehab which is the step down from the hospital. I am honored to be working at a job I love, and where the facility I work is a teaching facility. Mistakes are made but it is the policy to train not discipline. I am also letting God choose my path, if I am sopposed to be an RN I will. I have entered an online LPN-RN class and can't get motivated. I have earned a great deal of respect from the DON and believe that I am getting a great deal of knowledge from the rehab unit. Right now I am making with my bonus the same as an RN so I ask myself,do I really need to get my RN?

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I would say yes. The reason being is because everyday they are changing the policies in what they (hospitals) want. I am in the State of Al and most hospitals want a nurse that has a BSN. You just have to now ask are you planning on being where you are for a very long time.

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