RN or LPN

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I start my upgrading in the fall to eventually apply for the RN program at my local university, although, reading a majority of these threads I feel like it make be more practical for me to just do my LPN. My upgrading would be cut in half as well as my schooling. Also, I do have children so this seems like it would also be more realistic. The only thing is, is I would really love to do my RN just on the basis that my scope of practice would be larger and I could specialize in areas like labour and delivery which would be a goal of mine. But like I said before these boards can be quite discouraging when it comes to the amount of RN,s being cut in other provinces and jobs in labour and delivery are few and far between. I don't want to give off the wrong impression either as I would be happy to work anywhere as a nurse but a long term goal would be L&D if the opportunity ever arose. Anyways, what is your thoughts on this. Is LPN a good start to get the nursing career I always dreamed of or should I just bite the bullet and brave the RN program. Your experience and knowledge on this subject will help me weigh the pros and cons.

Oh ok. Well I was just trying to give options. I don't know how it is everywhere. Best of luck to all!

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