The reality of my situation

U.S.A. Virginia

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Well, I'm 37 and will be 38 this year. I was applying to the LPN program here in Las Vegas (I know this is the VA forum, bear with me). I'd be done in May 2014. I was going to take my NCLEX-PN in Virginia after relocating with my gf and twins.

I have a CNA license in Virginia. My gf would be working soon as well, not worried about that at all.

Here's the problem. I may not get accepted into LPN school. My options at that point is:

1) Maintain my CNA position at the hospital, take the 5 remaining courses between Summer 2013 & Spring 2014 and apply to a BSN program starting Spring 2015.

2) Take a Pharmacy Tech course over Fall 2013-Spring 2014 while doing the 5 prerequisites I have remaining.

My thing is I make $15/hr as a CNA here in Nevada. I don't think I'll make that in Virginia. I also don't know the job market for Pharmacy Techs there either. Here, money-wise, it's a lateral position in comparison to CNA's. If I don't get into the LPN program I'd much rather do option 1.

I'm trying to make as much money as I can until I get my BSN. Going from a state with no state tax making $15/hr to one that has state tax and making less worries me. We have to move next May regardless. So I'm going to be in Virginia summer 2014. As it stands now, I have a CNA license here and there (I endorsed it from Nevada).

What's my best option for income between Summer 2014 & my BSN? Should I even turn down the LPN program? I only want to be a maximum provider and help take care of our twins. What do I do?

Specializes in Rehab corrections med-surg.

It is hard here so look for a job before moving

In Virginia standard of living and cost of living is much higher than probably what you are used to in Nevada. Having to pay taxes and higher housing costs will be difficult with a family to care for. I live in northern virginia and pay $1400 monthly mortgage for a 900 sq. foot condo. I'd say stay in Nevada where you may already have connections and networks to help you find that next, higher paying position.

$1400/month for 900 sq feet is waaaaay higher rent than Chesapeake will have. Mid-range townhouses (rentals), 2 bed/2 bath, 1200 sq feet, run about $1000/month around here. NoVa is much more expensive than Hampton Roads.

Lpn are gonna need to get bsn very soon

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