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Just curious to know how many older LPNs are making the bridge to RNs and do they feel it will be worth their while from a employment perspective. I think it will take me approximately 5 years part-time as I work full-time I worry that it might not b...

Alberta LPN Just curious to know if you had to take any added skills to work in the dermatology clinic, sounds like you have a large role inclusive of suturing ....wow, sounds like a very interesting place to work. Never seen those postings come up.

How much does the program cost to become a BSN prepared nurse in the states? Here in Canada it is about 30,000 with no funding from our employers!

Dont you worry about the cost of financing the RN program at this time in your life? Not to be rude but I too consider taking the program (and I have taken a few of the courses, but 27000.00 is a lot of money when you may still have kids that you are...

Have not done it but have taken a few courses towards it.... I think at your age it is totally worth it! Not too sure for me though as I am 49.

"]I have been checking many blogs lately USA and United K iIngdom looks like many areas are reducing the amount of employment for LPNs and some areas have actually stopped offering the programs (such as enrolled nurse in England.) It is kind of scare...

[i am so glad to hear all your comments and they all sound very positive.... I hope this is the trend, as I would hate to think that all our skills and experience would not be recognized as a vital contribution to our over extended healthcare syte...

I hope you are right, sometimes we tend to follow suite of other areas, sorry not trying to sound like a pessimist, but just concerned. I was the cray woman in her late 4os who started the RN program but I just don't feel like putting all that work i...

]I just wondered if they are doing away with Enrolled nurses in Australia, I have been told they no longer offer the program in England is this correct? I am curious because the states seem to want to do the same thing with LPNs.

Hi all it has been a while since I posted.... I have been working on nursing courses off and on for a while and now I am kind of wondering if I should continue or am I deluding myself. I have been a LPN for over 16 years,,, worked all over, and ever...

Wow, yiou are an ambitious lady! I use to live in Southern Ontario, I worked at the Dieu, are you familiar with it?

Just curious Whoopi Did you have any trouble finding employment as a RN when you graduated? I know that age is not suppose to be a factor but I just wondered if it was hard to find work. Also wondering where you are loca...

well.... speaking from years of experience as a LPN I would say it would be well worth your time and effort to become an RN, Far more job opportunities, recognition ,learning opportunities, perks, and lets not forget a way better earning potential. I...

]:Well I did it, I signed up for athabasca classes at the ripe old age of 48, Not sure if I will be able to cope with more then two courses at a time , I work full time so it should be interesting. I imagine I will graduate around age 54 or 55. Just...

["]Thanks, yes I will try the ice, as for my friends it seems we are always fighting some sort of battle for equality after all these years! As far as the certificate vs the diploma , well, thats just plain garbage! I cant begin to count how many con...

I dont know, I have been toying with the idea for so many years, and I am concerned that if I dont at least try, I might regret it. Fiona, you are probably right. I dont know if it will be worth it in the long run, but I have heard from some of my fr...

No Fiona I think you misunderstood my statement, or maybe I just was not clear. What I meant to say is there is far more opportunity as a RN in comparison to a LPN. I do have some of the above certifications and presently do work withi...

[Thanks Fiona, I can always count on you to bite! No seriously, I read many of these posts and you always have such good comments to make, I knew you would have some good insight. I am also in Canada just like you, probably Alberta. You know I just ...

I was reading the paper today and there was an article on the shortage of nurses. ( big suprise....) The paper said that the shortage was to be discussed at the Banff summit, I will get to the point. They went on to say that the college enrollment wo...

I think there will be a increase ratio for LPN to RN simply because of the scope increase and the wage difference, however this being said, I still think there will always be the mentality of both the public and other nursing categories not recognizi...

Hi everyone I have been a LPN for the past fifthteen years, and I have worked in many different areas and know matter how much I may enjoy the area, after a while the nagging desire to be a RN always returns. Why? Are wage is not so bad... okay i...

Wow, I am just curious how many courses did you take per year,and how many days do you work per week?

Fiona, Do you truly think that it will ever happen? I think for me that is one of the biggest problems with being a LPN is not being recognized as a nurse. You would think that at 47 I would be over this but... it always comes back to bite ...

Thankyou for your help, I am located in Alberta so Athabasca would be my option. I am sure there are many other LPNs who feel the same.

Instead of recruiting all the foriegn nurses at a costly venture, why doesnt the government assist with bridgeing LPNs to RNs?