Why did you choose LPN instead of RN?

[kimmyj74]

I'm just wondering why others chose to be LPN's and not RN's. I will be starting a technical school program in the fall. I chose LPN because it was faster, I can gain experience and then go on to RN later if I choose to. I also love the medical field. I feel as a secretary I am limited and I want to have more impact on the people I see. I look up to the nurses in my life.

One other reason, is because my other is older now and will need care someday. I would like to be able to give her the care she needs.:redpinkhe

[tothepointeLVN, LVN]

I wonder how the wait to get in to a lvn bridge program compares to getting in an ADN from the get go.

[missjennmb]

its gotta be a ton easier since so many people are failing out of the RN programs (and the LPN programs too if I'm not mistaken) There's a thread here about it. I'm counting on people bailing or being kicked in order to get into my bridge program. Of course I'm also counting on making enough money as an LPN to support my education "habit" so that I can get my RN as well.

[AlmightyIsis]

Most of the Rn and Lpn programs will not replace a drop-out (or fail-out) with another student. Which I think is lousy. But nursing is tough and school is gonna be tough. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy and I know I will want to drop out time and time again, but I won't. Back to the issue of getting into a bridge: it cuts out a percentage of people. Getting into bridge you're competing with other Lpns in your area who want the transition to Rn. In the associates program, you are competing with a higher number of individuals from all sorts of backgrounds.

[missjennmb]

so if half of the RN students are gone by the end of the first semester, they wouldn't use that number to decide how many LPN to RN bridge students to bring in? that doesnt really make sense. I can understand not bringing them in, in the middle of a semester, but atleast for community college, at the start of the semester I would think they'd have a better idea of how many slots based on drop outs, no?

Atleast thats the impression I got from talking to the admissions lady where I plan to do my bridge program.

[tothepointeLVN, LVN]

so if half of the RN students are gone by the end of the first semester, they wouldn't use that number to decide how many LPN to RN bridge students to bring in? that doesnt really make sense. I can understand not bringing them in, in the middle of a semester, but atleast for community college, at the start of the semester I would think they'd have a better idea of how many slots based on drop outs, no?

Atleast thats the impression I got from talking to the admissions lady where I plan to do my bridge program.

That was the impression I go as well that acceptance into the bridge was based on how many empty spaces they had at the start of the second year. So essentially you were relying on other to fail.

[AlmightyIsis]

I was referring to ASN and LPN/LVN programs. I don't know very much about the bridge programs as far as replacing the empty spots left by dropping out mid-year. I'm gonna shut up now.

[tothepointeLVN, LVN]

I was referring to ASN and LPN/LVN programs. I don't know very much about the bridge programs as far as replacing the empty spots left by dropping out mid-year. I'm gonna shut up now.

No need to shut up. Talking about what we do know is how we all find out what we don't. Nobodies knowledge is all encompassing.

[trepinCT]

I chose the LPN program because I have little -to- no desire to become an RN first and foremost, but I did consider it- because hey who wouldn't like to make a little more money?

I am by no means lazy but for a married mother of three who works, the RN program seems a bit ridiculous. I wouldn't want to 'chip away' at it and take forever getting my RN. IMO they make the RN program more difficult than need be especially with the demand for RN's. Not to mention the fact that there is a three year wait in my area.

The LPN program works for me. It is quick and it fits my familys' schedule. And as far as the job opportunities go...I love LTC!! I really do...so it suits me.

I say good for you!!! Anyone who peruses their dreams, with a family on top of it, deserves to be commended...I chose to become an RN because the wait list was the same where I am from..and it really does not take forever ...my husbands motto...The time will pass and it will be here, will you be a nurse or wish you were? either way the time will pass....so I decided to "chip away" and it has paid off because the Rns get paid really well out my way and unfortunately not a lot of hospitals hire LPNs anymore. Good luck to everyone.

[trepinCT]

I wonder how the wait to get in to a lvn bridge program compares to getting in an ADN from the get go.

around here, the LPN bridges get no preference to RN programs...