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Are there any G/U students here? I just enrolled at the university for the fall of 2022 and they want me to take Math 125 and Bio 120 did anyone do this?

Well Technically in the state of CT from what I hear the LPN'S make $25 to start in certain cities; however if you are already making a dollar less why would you want to spend that kind of money on an LPN course? If your looking to make $40 + you might as well invest your hard earned money on the RN degree. Good luck!

sweet lola are you going to Lincoln Tech? Because I had to take just the reading and Math too.

Cathy H there's always Licensed Practical Nursing and the course is usually 1 year if you go full time. I'm currently enrolled in the LPN program and start August 1st. I have 4 children at home and currently my husband is working 3 jobs to keep us afloat. I decided that I would pursue this career because financially it will help out with the bills and it will give my husband a chance to be normal again. I was a CNA, then studied to be a Medical Assistant; however when the school closed I wasn't able to graduate. After all this occurred I waited a bit out of fear and then one day asked my husband if I should go back to school to do nursing. At first he said no, then I explained to him that I would go part time that way I could attend at night while he was home. He was happy about it, agreed to it and now I'm in! So never give up on your dream of doing something exciting no matter how old you are. I mean my husbands grandmother is almost 100 years old and she's still going on vacations with her buddies on the cruise ships. Do what you want and speak with the higher power trust me nothing is impossible! Good luck!

I'm sorry you had to experience this and hope you find peace in your heart knowing that you did what you could. I will keep you in my prayers!

I was in no way demeaning the CNA profession, like I said I loved doing the work and I enjoyed being a CNA. I wasn't ragging on my medical sisters and brothers, I have so much respect for the work that gets done as a CNA. @BuckyBadgerRN, RN

If time permits in the future I may continue on with my education because I would love to work in pediatrics. I used to work with the elderly as a CNA and I enjoyed it! Hopefully I'll be able to work with them once I graduate, however if the opportunity presents itself I'd like to work with children.

Thank you so much for that kind message ! I've chosen this profession because I love working with people and I wanted to be more than just a CNA. As a CNA I felt that the work I was doing was great but I want to do more and I want to be better! I also studied as a medical assistant and I loved it, now if the Lord permits it I will continue on to get my RN after receiving my LPN certification

Is choosing to become only an LPN a bad choice? I'm constantly seeing horrible comments about LPN's being mistreated and disrespected by the Registered Nurses. I thought they were supposed to be like the big brother/ sisters to the LPN's. I'm currently enrolled to start my studies as an LPN student and I'm having doubts about this. I was a CNA before and always appreciated working side by side with the Nurses in the nursing homes. But if I'm going to be treated like a child after getting an education in Junior Nursing then I don't think I want to be in this profession.