What direction should I go? I'm really torn and need real guidance/advice...Lpn or RN?

[Beautiful_Soul]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently a LPN student, I just finished/passed my first semester in June and will be starting my second semester in the fall, but I'm really torn as to if I should continue on the LPN journey or switch schools to go to school to be a RN instead? I've been asking some of my co-workers that are LPN's and RN'S about which route to take and some has told me to go for LPN because it will be a good foundation for me going into RN school and some has told me to just go straight for RN if that's what I ultimately want to do. Being in nursing school for the first semester I have learned that LPN's can pretty much do all of the things RN'S can do, except for stuff like hanging blood etc....I'm asking for your wisdom and advice on which is the better route to take, that will be worth it for sure in the long run. I can tell you guys that my LPN program is a full time Mon-Fri program that doesn't really give me any flexibility to work and make money while I'm in school, where on the other hand I know that an RN program will allow me to work at least part time because I can set my own school schedule. I also have 2 children that I have to try to juggle in the midst of everything else too. So my question is should I continue on my LPN journey, or just go for the jugular and go straight for my RN?

Thank you all for reading & God Bless!

[Une Infirmiere, BSN, RN]

LPNs and RNs have different scope of practice and yes accountability implies a lot. AND YES, LPN school is way easier than RN school...Sorry but that's the reality. As nurses, we need to know what's good for our profession. Nurses have been looked down on for so long...I personally think that I am no less than a MD. I just have less schooling. In the the same way an LPN is no less than an RN, However I wouldn't go for LPN because...

1. If I'm going to be a nurse mind as well be REGISTERED.

2. If I'm going to be a nurse mind as well have a strong background (Yes I had to take a semester of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, speech and English composition to even aspire to Nursing school)

3. If I'm going to be a nurse mind as well have a Degree and opportunities.

4. If I'm going to be a nurse mind as well have no limitation due to my schooling (LPN cannot hang blood, do initial assessment, teach, admit, discharge or be a leader where there is an RN).

[Une Infirmiere, BSN, RN]

Oups sent by mistake!! Anyways to answer the OP,

Since you are already in LPN school just stay there. But make sure you go back to school ASAP to get your RN. Drop LPN school if you are accepted in RN program. Don't forget that your goal is RN not LPN. Ignore the distractions they cost you time and money.

Good Luck!

[QuietRiot]

The LPN program is 2 semesters correct? So you only have one more semester to go?

If the above assumptions are correct, I would stick to the LPN program and then pursue a BSN program upon completion.

[Jules A, MSN]

JulesA, I have seen you post several things like this. You are reading way to much into what other people post.

Please stop doing that.

Thanks for your sage advice and rehashing your previous complaints about my posting. I'm thinking I will reserve the right to post whatever is within TOS and would suggest you consider blocking me if you find my experience and opinion this disturbing.

[Jules A, MSN]

AND YES, LPN school is way easier than RN school...Sorry but that's the reality. .

And you know this because you have attended a LPN program?

[Une Infirmiere, BSN, RN]

And you know this because you have attended a LPN program?

I know this because I got a CNA training at a LPN school..(Nosy me tried and passed the LPN entrance test with Flying colors then). I know the curriculum at least for that school...and I know this because I had few LPN in my RN program..some were new grad LVN and others had years of experience.

[Une Infirmiere, BSN, RN]

Ohhh I am very nosy by the way!!!😁😁

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

In Jan 2012, I started an LPN program. That LPN program took a year and a half because it included some prereqs. I completed the first semester, but then I transferred to a college with hopes of going to their BSN program. Thankfully, I finished my missing prereqs and immediately started nursing school in Jan 2013. I just graduated, and I have no regrets about leaving the LPN program. Even though the people I started LPN school with graduated a 1.5 years before me, most of them had plans to get their RN. I knew that I was going to go on and get my RN, so I just cut out a couple of years.

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

If you have a guaranteed seat in an rn program, then i think Theres no reason to stay in the Lvn/Lpn program.

I want to reiterate what, I think, Jules, was alluding to: that the true nature of what Lvns/lpns do is not very dissimilar from what rns do.

Although in Lvn and rn school, I was taught Lvns aren't allowed to do assessments, pt teaching, care plans, that Lvns didn't have true accountability, etc; when I worked as an Lvn I found this to be untrue. I did admissions and discharges all day long. No RN oversight except to look over my documentation a day or 2 later. My scope was identical to the rn scope. Except for the DON RN (she could do things I couldn't) I was responsible for all of the above listed items.

[Valcorie34, BSN, MSN, RN]

I work as a CNA in a LTC unit. I am also a nursing student. BUT nearly every LPN I work with is trying to obtain their RN or kicking themselves for not getting it. So many have a hard time finding a bridge program from LPN to RN. I would jump on the RN if you have a chance.

[Jules A, MSN]

Even though the people I started LPN school with graduated a 1.5 years before me, most of them had plans to get their RN. I knew that I was going to go on and get my RN, so I just cut out a couple of years.

This was the plus for myself and many I know. I worked about 30h a week while getting my RN so that extra 1.5 years equaled income of over $54,000. For younger students or people who have others financially supporting them that might not sound like much money but for me it was necessary to survive.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

This was the plus for myself and many I know. I worked about 30h a week while getting my RN so that extra 1.5 years equaled income of over $54,000. For younger students or people who have others financially supporting them that might not sound like much money but for me it was necessary to survive.

I worked full time throughout school. I supported myself and my son financially. I still don't regret it, because I would be 1-2 semesters into an RN program right now if I got in with any delays. I'm totally burned out for school right now so I'm glad to be where I'm at so I can rest or stay...