Thinking of becoming an LVN

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I've been putting off getting my degree for quite some time now. I wanted to get my BSN but do to some life circumstances I got married and had two wonderful boys. Now I'm ready to go back and get my LVN while doing the transition program offered at my school, I'm not really getting the support of my husband which makes me question if going back is even worth it. I need to know what to expect and what courses should I take or things should I know before attempting to take the Hessi. Im terrible at math but I can apply my self as a student. Im ready to do this for myself and my boys so any help is greatly appreciated it. Thank you :)

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine.

You can't get through a nursing program without the support of your loved ones. Long nights if studying and daring days at school and clinicals will take its toll on you and you are going to need someone to be there for you. I don't know what I would have done without my fiancé and best friend during school. You need to talk to your husband and see why he is not being supportive and what is going to be the best option for the two of you as a team.

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He rather me work and help pay bills instead.

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Specializes in Pediactric.

well, as an lvn, i would say depending on where you live then you should go w/ it. look up the pay rate of lvn and compare it to your pay rate at your current job. if it is worth it then do it. if necessary, there are private loans available to tell you during your 1year program. or your husband should get a second job if he has any hopes of you succeeding in life :)

i cant find a job in my area (la county) besides doing in home care. they offer no benefits and wages vary between 16-19$ depending on experience. i extended the truth a bit on my resume to get a job and higher pay than the minimum..

but i'm 21 w/ no kids or husband living w/ my parents so this wage is great for a person in my circumstance.

this august i'm going to do LVN to BSN.. look into just BSN programs, may take longer, but way more worth it than the wages they pay for lvn. and FAMILY will always find ways to help while you're in school especially since you have kids..

i suggest you do some soul searching in your husband, do research on wages AND what lvns do and then you can make an informed decision.

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I am an LPN and I regret it. I wish that I had put a little more effort into taking all of the prerequisits and get into a RN program (either associates or bachelors). These are my reasons: When I decided to become a nurse I really didn't understand that an LPN and RN were that different. They are different. And bridging from LPN to RN is NOT EASY because finding any bridge program is tough!! Also, the job opportunities and salary are dramatically different. And this next one is going to reflect my own insecurities and perhaps will make me sound shallow.... but.... I am not proud to call myself an LPN "gasp! you are only an LPN! I totally thought you were an RN!!" or "when are you going back for RN."

Bottom line- Go for the RN. IMHO

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
And this next one is going to reflect my own insecurities and perhaps will make me sound shallow.... but.... I am not proud to call myself an LPN "gasp! you are only an LPN! I totally thought you were an RN!!" or "when are you going back for RN."

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

The LPN has many similarities to the RN, which is why the 'N' in both titles stands for 'nurse.'

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