Two months from today I will be finish with LPN school

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I know for some people an LPN really don't mean much, but to me it's a milestone in my life. For the previous six and a half years I have been a CNA, busting my butt and being treated like dirt. However, I know this is common amongst some place but I got tired of this treatment and enrolled in LPN school. I love being a CNA; getting off on time, actually getting a break and not much accountability required, I but still the pay sucks. I make about the same as I did when I first became a CNA in 2008. I've been fortunate to work alongside some great co-workers (nurses, cnas) which have helped me so much in nursing school. LPN has been by far one of the most challenging tasks of my life but my determination to excel have kept me pushing. There have been many times when I felt like giving up and going back to being a CNA, but GOD stepped in and made a way. I will continue for my RN right after Dec, actually starting in a LPN-RN program in Jan 2015. My ultimate goal is to work in the ICU but know that's many years ahead. I guess this post was for me to vent to others of the struggles that I went through to get where I am today (I know many of us had similar situations). I have the upmost respect for anyone looking to better themselves and do all I can to may help him/her. Well gals and guys I'm getting more anxious everyday as my time come to an end with LPN school. I'm just a simple young guy trying to make it in life. Wish me luck, I'll keep you updated on my journey finishing LPN school and going through RN school. Thanks!!

First off Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I too will be done with the LPN program in 3 months. Going into a LPN program is still NURSING SCHOOL, so don't belittle yourself by saying just LPN. Some people can't even pass to get into the program. Where I live LPN make 20/hr as new nurses. Nursing school is hard as hell and anyone who can get through all those classes , care plans, case studies, and clinicals should be proud. If RN is your ultimate goal then go for it, but pat yourself on the back and take a bow because you're almost done. GOOD LUCK!!!

:specs: I'm so happy for you!! Me, myself only have 3moths left until pinning!!!

Thanks everyone. Your wonderful words of encouragement have been so wonderful and inspiring. I wish all the other students and future students much success and all your studies. To all other nurses, thanks for your kind words. I took my first test of my last semester today, and passed so I'm getting there.

Thanks everyone. Your wonderful words of encouragement have been so wonderful and inspiring. I wish all the other students and future students much success and all your studies. To all other nurses, thanks for your kind words. I took my first test of my last semester today, and passed so I'm getting there.

Sounds like me, I have majority of my prerequisites for my rn, but I heard you learn skills in lpn school as opposed to rn school they focus more on administration n paper work, so I hear.

This post definitely encouraged me and and gave me the boost I needed to go full speed and not to look back I will be starting LPN January 2015. I doubted my decision at first because so many people say LPN's are being phased out but Whatever. I'm also a CNA and phlebotomy tech and im ready for my next step in life. Congratulations you will be a outstanding nurse don't forget your story on your hard days:).!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations!!

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