Not sure if I want to become an LPN or RN

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I am waiting to get into the BSN program and people keep telling me that I should go in to become an LPN instead of an RN. They say that they are getting rid of RN's and just employing LPN's.(I am in BC on the island) I am not too sure now if I want to do 4 years of school if 1 year will do the same with what I want to do with my career. My plans for the future are moving to the USA if I cant find really good work around here and also going over to a 3rd world country somewhere. I was going to look into becoming a travel nurse or else specialize in something- like the ER or OR. Not to sure yet because I havent experienced any of that yet. I currently have my RCA certificate but not too sure if I am able to succeed in my plans as an LPN. If you have any advice for me PLEASE let me know. Thanks. Melissalee

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Go for your RN. You will have much better job opportunities and more money. I am an LPN in Washington state and most of the job opportunities here in eastern WA for LPN's is limited to LTC facilities. :sniff:

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I am waiting to get into the BSN program and people keep telling me that I should go in to become an LPN instead of an RN. They say that they are getting rid of RN's and just employing LPN's.(I am in BC on the island) I am not too sure now if I want to do 4 years of school if 1 year will do the same with what I want to do with my career. My plans for the future are moving to the USA if I cant find really good work around here and also going over to a 3rd world country somewhere. I was going to look into becoming a travel nurse or else specialize in something- like the ER or OR. Not to sure yet because I havent experienced any of that yet. I currently have my RCA certificate but not too sure if I am able to succeed in my plans as an LPN. If you have any advice for me PLEASE let me know. Thanks. Melissalee

I currently work in a hospital in Indiana, and it seems it's the other way around. They don't even hire in ER, OR, OB, etc. unless you are registered. I currently attend school now for my Associate degree as a registered nurse. LPN's are definately used more in nursing homes if your looking for that type of future.

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Go for your RN. You will have much better job opportunities and more money. I am an LPN in Washington state and most of the job opportunities here in eastern WA for LPN's is limited to LTC facilities. :sniff:

Same in Texas.

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Same in Texas.

I am fortunate to work in an acute setting here in Texas.

IMO - If you have the time and $$ for school to go now - do it and get your RN. Many more choices as far as area of practice and better $$. I now have 3 kids and am getting my RN and man it can be a pain in the #$@.

If I could do it over - I would have bit the bullet and done the other 2-3 years.

Good luck...

Kate

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