No rn job for this lpn

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Specializes in Med-Surg; Transplant; Trauma.

So depressing.....but, from what I gather, there are several nurses in the same situation that I have found my self in. I have been an LPN for over 10 years. I have worked in critical care for most of the time. My work encouraged me to get my RN, which I am. I am now trying to prepare for the NCLEX. However, they are now telling me there is not a position for me as an RN (due to budget issues) and if I want to continue working there, I need to work as an LPN (which is permitted in our state). I have worked at this place for 5 years and there are several RN's that have been hired in the past 6 months that get to stay on. I'm not worried about the money so much, I just want to get my RN experience. But, I am considered to be a new grad and we know how that is nowadays. I am so frustrated!! I can't concentrate on studying for the NCLEX! I'm thinking, "What's the point?!" Sorry, I don't usually whine about anything; especially when it comes to myself, but I just need some feedback, support, opinions, options, suggestions. Thank you!!

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it's always been like that in nursing though. On is in than the other is out. It's never been both in season @ the same time. You should already know that, you siad you've been a VN for 10 years. I can also see ur frustration in the experience part though. It's totally NOT fair.

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It's certainly an unfortunate and discouraging situation, but I'm not sure I'd say it's not "fair." If there aren't any RN openings, there aren't any RN openings. Things could be worse -- at least you'll continue to have a job; I'm reminded of one LPN who posted that (without any previous warning) her employer laid her off as soon as she passed the NCLEX-RN, because they didn't have any RN openings and they wouldn't allow her to continue working as an LPN with the higher level of licensure.

Of course, there's nothing stopping you from looking for an RN position elsewhere. :)

You've been an LPN for a long time, and you'll (presumably) be an RN for a long time, too -- in the larger sense of your career, this will turn out to have been just a minor "speed bump." Best wishes!! :redpinkhe

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Specializes in Med-Surg; Transplant; Trauma.

Thanks for your input. Appreciate it.

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