Danny-MA

Well let me put it this way. Im a Medical Assistant and Im getting paid $40,000 (about $19-20 an hour) w/6 years experience, the LPN I work with makes $26 an hour. Then again, Im in New York.

What your describing is very similar to what Im debating myself. I would like to try LPN to see if I like it....if not, then I will have to be happy making $40,000 as an medical assistant.

In NY, LPN programs are closer to 2 years and RN is 4 years unless if you take an accelerated course, then in that case you will finish sooner. Thanks for the input :)

Whatever you do, DONT GIVE UP!! Everyone goes through a rough patch and feel that the choice of career might not be for them. Thats not true! The feelings you are getting are probably rubbing off from the mean nurses that are trying to make you look bad. Just keep your head up, remember what you learned in school and dont let ANYONE make you feel that you should quit completely. I know you can do it!!! :)

For those of you who gave me advice, I thank you very much for taking the time in helping me out. Its very much appreciated. And yes, I know what an LPN is. LPN is a 2 year program,....RN is 4 years. Thought I would try LPN first and see how I like it.

Ok, I see that I made a MISTAKE in my posting. I meant to say that I dont want to go to school for RN but would like to try LPN.......you know then maybe bridge my way over to RN if I really like and pursue my career. Why is it that some of the nurses on here are a little rude and think MA's are "stupid"? I have been on the site on and off and have noticed that if a medical assistant posts on here, the nurses write back with attitude and make it known that they are the ones that went to school longer than a medical assistant. (Well DUH!) For those of you who write mean things (You know who you are), get off your high horses because whether you have an MD,NP, RN, LPN or even a MA, we are all people and everyone deserves respect and NO ONE should have to bend over and kiss anyones rear end because they hold a license. Be careful for those feet you step on, they just may be connected to the butt you might have to kiss tomorrow.

Hello everyone! Im new here. Well first off Im a medical assistant and Im interested in going for LPN. Here's the thing I went to college and got a few credits. I never graduated because I had a few medical problems that forced me to put my schooling on hold. Well fast forward a few years and I would like to go to school for LPN. I would like to go to Medgar Evers College (New York). Has anyone ever been to this school? How would I go about becoming an LPN? I know I would have to do pre-req classes. I dont have that many credits from my other school unfortunately ( like 20 credits) What are your suggestions? Im not interested in becoming a nurse at this time. I would like to see how it is as an LPN first :nuke: . Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) Danny