Hey all!
I'm new to the site. My name is Christy and I'm a 53 y/o LPN in Oklahoma. I've been an LPN since 2017 and was an RMA before that for 7 years. I've been teetering on going back to school to do the LPN-RN bridge but am hesitant for several reasons.
One, my age. I'm sure I'll want to continue working at least part-time until I'm in my 70s, but I still owe $20K for my LPN schooling as I went to a private college.
Secondly, do I want more debt at my age?
Third, the time it takes to do this, as I still need all my pre-reqs sans two.
I'm so torn on what to do. I currently work PT in a urology clinic as a nurse navigator for advanced prostate cancer pts. I love my job and have no plans to leave but have wanted to be an RN since before I went to LPN school, and I feel that should something ever happen with this job, I would have many more opportunities as an RN.
Any advice/comments would be welcomed!
Thank you!