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Hello! This is for all the LPNs that have no desire to become an RN. What made you decide this? What do you recommend to a future LPN student? Why is there so much pressure to become an RN (starting in LPN school)? What do you love about being an LPN? I know I have asked a lot, so don't feel obligated to answer all of my questions. I am just trying to find out what all the RN hype is about. Thanks!

Thanks for all the advice! I will just take my schooling one step at a time. If I'm satisfied as an LPN I'll stick with it, if not I'll just have to move on.

Hello! I have been taking all my ADN pre-reqs for the past several years only to find out that I will have to wait an additional 2 years to get in!! I have since decided to go the LPN route (hopefully less than a year wait). I'm thinking I may just want to stay an LPN because I'm mainly interested in Psych. However, I do get a bit discouraged when I hear things like this.

Hello everyone! I'm just curious. I was planning on getting my ADN, but the wait is just unbearable. I have decided instead to try my luck as an LPN instead. If I do become an LPN, is it really necessary to continue on to RN? I'm 28, so I have many working years ahead of me. Will I be able to make a decent living if I decide to remain an LPN? As the daughter of two social workers,I have learned that job satisfaction is far more important than money. However, I am getting sick of ramen noodles! I really appreciate your input!