I am hoping for a little advice as I am new to nursing.
I have a Bachelor's degree in art, and little surprise, I can't find work. I am hoping to get into nursing because it interests me and I know there is great demand for it.
I would like to avoid going back to school for 3 or more years and would like to start working sooner rather than later.
It doesn't look like Nurse Assistants do so well financially, so I'm looking at LPN programs. Is this the best way to go for someone who wants to earn a decent wage without going back to school for as long as the 2-3 year RN programs?
Also, does anyone know of an LPN program in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/ St Paul) that offers a 1 or 1.5 year program? I am moving in a year and a half and would like to finish classes before that.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE, I AM A LITTLE OVERWHELMED!
Yes! Congrats! When the day is done I will always believe that nursing takes a certain type of person. It is a big commitment and I have nothing but respect for nurses from all over and prospective nurses such as yourself! Trust me when you are graduated you can do so much with a nursing degree ie, DRs offices, hospitals, nursing homes, home health, traveling. There is just so many different paths you can go. Just go all the way and get that RN. Sooner or later you will find a job and be glad you did it. GOOD LUCK
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Yes! Congrats! When the day is done I will always believe that nursing takes a certain type of person. It is a big commitment and I have nothing but respect for nurses from all over and prospective nurses such as yourself! Trust me when you are graduated you can do so much with a nursing degree ie, DRs offices, hospitals, nursing homes, home health, traveling. There is just so many different paths you can go. Just go all the way and get that RN. Sooner or later you will find a job and be glad you did it. GOOD LUCK