Thinking about LPN instead of Rn now.

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Specializes in LTC.

Hi,

I'm in my 3rd semester of nursing(rn) and this semester is so tough. I have a 71% total right now and i'm working hard. Hopefully I do good on this next test but if I don't, I think I may try the Lpn. How is the schooling different at your institution as far as classes? What's the pay difference between rn and lpn?

Thanks

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

I don't know if you're in an associates or bachelors program, but most places you can challenge the LPN test after your first year of an associates RN program.

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Specializes in LTC.
I don't know if you're in an associates or bachelors program, but most places you can challenge the LPN test after your first year of an associates RN program.

Yah, I'm in the associates program and I have one year completed.

Thanks:nurse:

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Specializes in floor to ICU.
Hi,

I'm in my 3rd semester of nursing(rn) and this semester is so tough. I have a 71% total right now and i'm working hard. Hopefully I do good on this next test but if I don't, I think I may try the Lpn. How is the schooling different at your institution as far as classes? What's the pay difference between rn and lpn?

Thanks

in my hospital the difference is $8-10 LESS/hr

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I think a lot of hospitals are phasing out the LPN's. So you might be committed to LTC. Have you looked into this??? Good Luck to you!

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I have a friend who is an LTC LPN nad after working as one for about 4 years, she makes $25/hr. No benefits. (She chose the extra pay instead of taking the benefits.)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
What's the pay difference between rn and lpn?
There's not only the pay difference between the RN and LPN/LVN. There's a noticeable difference in the amount of opportunities between the two. Generally RNs will be afforded more career opportunities and earn higher wages.
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I encourage you to find a way to stick it out. Make more time to study, find friends to study with, hire a tutor...

LPNs job options are miniscule compared to RNs (even ASN) plus pay is substancially higher.

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I think a lot of hospitals are phasing out the LPN's. So you might be committed to LTC. Have you looked into this??? Good Luck to you!

Hi, I might sound stupid... but what is a LTC LPN anyway??

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long term care

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Hi, I might sound stupid... but what is a LTC LPN anyway??
LTC LPN = Long term care licensed practical nurse. ;)
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Specializes in LDRP.
Yah, I'm in the associates program and I have one year completed.

Thanks:nurse:

I also agree that you should try and stick it out...

That said, if you have already passed your first year of an RN program you can sit for the NCLEX-PN. YOu DO NOT need to go to LPN school! You've done it! ;) Ask your nursing dept for info on how to sit for the NCLEX-PN. GL!

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