tkw68

Hello everyone, I am a 47 year old nursing student, yes I know I've waited long enough, but I'm not giving up on my goals and dreams and have accomplished the LPN program so far. :) I am married and my children are grown, so I was able to leave my office job of many years, even though it's been a struggle, to attend the LPN program in my area. I graduated from the program in December 2014 and did not work during school. I do not know how I would have done if I had worked, it was hard enough after all these years. I took a full load of prerequisites in the spring for the RN program that I will be attending in the fall, and during that time received my LPN license, but did not work. Now it is summer and I'm concerned that I may need to get some nursing experience before going into the RN program, however, when August comes, I would have to either quit work or work very little hours because I want to do well in school, and that's important to me. Does anyone have suggestions on what would be best for me to do? If I choose to work, what type of LPN job would be the best? I know that there are BSN programs where you do not get your LPN in the process, so is it possible to not work as an LPN and still do ok during the RN program? Anyone's insight would be appreciated :).