Need help with a decision....

I wouldn't pay much heed to the people who may convince you it's a waste of time. LPN is a nurse, RNs are nurses. I've seen fresh RN's with Masters on the floor being walked through every little thing that newly-grad LVNs know how to do. Why? because RN is theory theory theory. They have the knowledge, but when it comes to applying and practicing, its a whole new field. I've decided to become an LVN and work for a transfer to RN-BSN program because of the work experience and knowledge I'de have gained, and going RN is just going to build on that foundation I've made for myself.

With the huge waiting lists in my area, LPN can only help me be just That much closer to my goal. :)

if you can go to school without having to worry about bills or making money, i would say, go straight for your bsn. do not make any stops, on the way, like becoming an lpn, not b'c it's bad, b'c all the lpn's i've had in my classes were going back to get their rn, they said they get their lpn's thinking they were going back to school to get their rn but didn't and now years later down the road are back. i know this is not everyone, but i know of many who have done this, so if you can, just go for your bsn.

good luck!