Should I start over or find a new career?

Maureen Mccann · Apr 25

Check with your state boards you may be able to qualify for a LPN license. You may just be able to take the boards. I would look into other careers. There is other careers in medicine. Your other courses like anatomy etc should transfer. They are always looking for xray techs. Ultrasound techs. In some of those jobs you might not have to work shifts.

CurlyNP · Apr 25

This comes from someone expelled from their LPN program 3 weeks before graduation. Do not give up. It took me a year to return to the program to finish my last semester! I had to file 3 appeals. Luckily, for the last appeal, the dean that was in place while I was there was gone for my last appeal, and I was let back in. Keep fighting. Keep appealing. Take it to the president of the school if you have to. If you have proof that you did no wrong, don't let them stop you from something that you worked so hard for.

Check with the state board and check to see if you can sit for your LPN licensure. If nursing is something that you are passionate about, do not let this roadblock stop you. This is a detour, not a dead end.

Strugglebus101 · Apr 25

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I got my LPN license through my RN when I first failed out but the problem is that it's single state and unfortunately it was the president that made this decision. He had absolutely no reason for it and even implied that in our conversation when asked. It's discouraging because this was my 2nd time in the program and starting over would add more years of school

CurlyNP said:

This comes from someone expelled from their LPN program 3 weeks before graduation. Do not give up. It took me a year to return to the program to finish my last semester! I had to file 3 appeals. Luckily, for the last appeal, the dean that was in place while I was there was gone for my last appeal, and I was let back in. Keep fighting. Keep appealing. Take it to the president of the school if you have to. If you have proof that you did no wrong, don't let them stop you from something that you worked so hard for.

Check with the state board and check to see if you can sit for your LPN licensure. If nursing is something that you are passionate about, do not let this roadblock stop you. This is a detour, not a dead end.

Editorial Team / Admin · Apr 26

I'm really sorry to hear about what you've been through. It sounds incredibly frustrating and disheartening, especially after investing so much time and effort. Deciding whether to continue pursuing this path or to switch careers is a big decision, and it's worth taking some time to weigh your options carefully. Here are a few things you might consider:

1. Evaluate Your Commitment to the Field: Reflect on why you initially chose to pursue an ADN. Is your passion for nursing and patient care still strong enough to sustain you through additional schooling? If the motivation and passion are still there, it might be worth exploring further options within the field.

2. Consider Alternative Programs: Have you looked into all possible nursing programs that might accept some of your credits, even if not all? Sometimes, specific courses might transfer even if the entire program does not. It might also be worthwhile to look into programs in different states or online programs that could have different transfer policies.

3. Counseling and Support: This situation is undoubtedly stressful, and speaking with a counselor or therapist could be beneficial. They can provide emotional support and help you process the decision ahead. There are also career counsellors which can help with deciding if this is the right career path for you.

It's a tough situation, but try to take things one step at a time. Each option has its own set of challenges and benefits, and what matters most is what feels right for you in your current situation and for your future.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Apr 26

May I ask what the incident was that led to your being kicked out of the program?

Lynda Crayon · Apr 26

Stick with it. I had the same thing happen and was accepted into another ADN program.

I only had to complete their minimum number of credit hours to graduate.

I've gone on and finish my BSN and MSN!

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · May 7

"torture"? Yeah if you think nursing school is "torture" probably would be best if you found a new career. Nursing school is preschool compared to the actual work. I would look for a career that does not challenge you at all.

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · May 10

Depending on how your program was setup you may be eligible to sit the NCLEX for LPN. It might be the shortest path for you to getting that RN to license as an LPN and then look for an LPN to RN program to finish the degree. At least you would then be able to cut the time of required schooling to get that RN by about half without trying to find a program that will transfer the credits you already completed.

Strugglebus101 · May 10

windsurfer8 said:

"torture"? Yeah if you think nursing school is "torture" probably would be best if you found a new career. Nursing school is preschool compared to the actual work. I would look for a career that does not challenge you at all.

My school is TORTURE we had to do work to get into class and the work was graded BUT we didn't get the grade until we passed the semester. So yes, torture. I've worked different places as an LPN including ED, LTC, etc and nothing compares to what that school is like.

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · May 10

Strugglebus101 said:

My school is TORTURE we had to do work to get into class and the work was graded BUT we didn't get the grade until we passed the semester. So yes, torture. I've worked different places as an LPN including ED, LTC, etc and nothing compares to what that school is like.

I did two combat tours in Iraq (OIF/OIR). I saw stuff that was beyond horrific day after day after day. Using dramatic words like "torture" to describe college is insufferable. Iraq we worked 16 hours a day 6-7 days a week. On your feet the entire time. I was honored to be there and to have the opportunity to help save warfighters. "Torture" is what a 19 year old soldier with his legs blown off..or testicles blown off and can never have children...or burns that are indescribable..are experiencing for the rest of their life.. So please toughen up a little and maybe appreciate the opportunities you have as opposed to whining about them,

CurlyNP · May 11

Strugglebus101 said:

My school is TORTURE we had to do work to get into class and the work was graded BUT we didn't get the grade until we passed the semester. So yes, torture. I've worked different places as an LPN including ED, LTC, etc and nothing compares to what that school is like.

That would literally drive me insane. I spaze now when my grade it later than my classmates because I am at the end of the alphabet. I could not imagine having to wait til the end of the semester!!!