What to expect?!

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I was an MA student up until about a week ago when my instructor told me I needed to go into the VN program. I knew she was right since my ultimate goal is to be a PA and I need to start somewhere. My question is: What should I expect? MA was really easy but I know VN is going to much more in depth. As my instructor said, "I will have to do more than just vitals." I am so nervous! Is the workload crazy intense? Will I still have time for my family?

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I'm an LVN student now about to wrap up my 2nd term in less than a month. I'm not an MA but a lot of my classmates are. I think they find the skill portion of it pretty easy but some struggle with theory while others don't. I don't think it's that challanging and if your instructor referred you to an VN program I'm sure you can handle it. I'm currently working, married, and studying my pre-reqs at the same time so I'm confident you can do it if you put your mind to it.

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I am not trying to be nitpicky, I PROMISE.. Your screen name implies you are currently an LVN. I believe it is against TOS to have LPN(LVN in some states)/RN within your screen name if you are not a licensed nurse.

If you want to be a PA, have you considered pursuing the education necessary for becoming a PA? Pre req's are different, and the concepts are different as well. Nursing and medicine work hand in hand, but they are their own distinct field.

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My goal was originally to become a PA but once I got started researching the local schools in my area had wait list so I switched to nursing and went to a vocational school to become a LVN. Now I want to be a NP. Look into it and see what you think.

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