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The LPN program that i'm in is a bit challenging but I figure it will be all worth it in the end! So you do have to put a lot of time and effort in studying!!

my school is $28,000 and in CT i think the highest price LPN school is $36,000!!!! I wish I could pay $18,000!!!! :stdnrsrck:

Thanks you guys!!!! RN waiting list in my area are about 3 yrs plus the amount of time for you to complete the program so I thought LPN was the best route and from my clinical experience I love it! LTC is great as well not sure why some people look at is as a downer but the environment is less stresful (I work in a hospital now) plus you really get to know your patients. I was just thinking since I already work in a healthcare setting that maybe they would let me squeeze in an LPN. But we will see, guess I should concentrate on finishing school and passing my boards.............SPN

Thank you for everyone's support!!!! I do believe that LPN is a great stepping stone for RN and yes we get tons of hands on experience! Even if I may have to wait a few years to continue my education I will try to stay positive and not let others get me down!!

I know this question may have been asked several times but how does everyone feel on becoming an LPN. I am about 3/4 through the program and I am so tired of hearing "why didn't you just go for your RN". This is something I will eventually do but at the time being LPN is what is best for me. I currently live in CT and work for a big hospital which I was hoping to work as an LPN but all I hear is they don't hire LPN's. Due to nursing shortage does anyone think his will turn around? The LPN program I am in is pretty intense and we do a lot, I'm confused on why some people think LPN's are not real nurses (yea I also get that alot). All the negativity I get is very discouraging, I would love to hear some positive information from all nurses out there. Thanks!!!