LJ513cincy

I does depend on what area of nursing you wish to pursue. I too started of in another profession for 13 years prior to my current LPN of 9 years in a hospital. They have not be phased out so to speak at my hospital the LPN, but continues to support us(LPNS) to return to school. One to further our education and development as a nurse. Two to allow us to move into better positions at the hospital(advance in pay), as they are no longer taking new nursing grads, and encouraging nurses without a BSN to return to school. The RN can not advance to a higher position without a BSN, unless your were there prior to these new guidelines. Three we are a Magnet Status hospital and the hospital wants to keep that status(looks good). So the answer to your question from my perspective, I would look into going for your RN, if they have night/weekend schools. If you know that's not going to work for you then by all means GET THAT LPN and stick with it until you are where you want to be. I am going back to get my RN this fall I hope this helps you some, and good luck to you.