Why choose LPN?

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I mean no disrespect. However, if LPN's basically due the same job as RN's but are paid considerably less, unless the decision was out of your control financial, family, etc. Why would anyone choose LPN over RN? What are the advantages to choosing LPN as a career?

One of my friends, who never makes less than an A in anything, HATES school. She went through an LVN program because she couldn't stand the thought of an extra year or two of school.

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Specializes in LTC, Urgent Care.

My goal was, and still is, to become an RN. I chose to be an LPN first to get experience in nursing. While my path to RN has been sidetracked d/t unexpected circumstances, I think I'll be a better RN in the long run this way.

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
i mean no disrespect. however, if lpn's basically due the same job as rn's but are paid considerably less, unless the decision was out of your control financial, family, etc. why would anyone choose lpn over rn? what are the advantages to choosing lpn as a career?

well, after taking most of my pre-reqs for the rn program, i could not get into the rn program because of so many people applying. so i am doing lpn now then rn later because this is what is available for me. i do not want to keep waiting for the generic rn to see if i could get in (it may take several years). plus, there are alot of lpn-rn programs and usually the quotas are different than the generic rn so you are most likely to get in and just do two more semesters and you will be eligible to write the nclex-rn. this is what i will be doing. plus, you can work one year as an lpn and make decent money and have your employer pay for your rn program.

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Specializes in LTC, office.

When I became an LPN getting into an RN program in this area was near impossible. The local college would only accept a fraction of those who completed the year of pre-nursing classes. Moving was not an option as I was already married and my husband has a great job in our area. I worked out just fine.

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Specializes in Long Term care, acute rehab.

I chose LPN because I got into the program.....I have only been an LPN for 2 months now and I am still on a long waiting list for RN in my area........Also I worked full time through school to pay my way through so when I graduated.......I had zero loans to pay back!

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
One of my friends, who never makes less than an A in anything, HATES school. She went through an LVN program because she couldn't stand the thought of an extra year or two of school.

Actually, I am the same way; I do enjoy learning but at my own pace. I hated school with an intense passion. I was angry each time I walked in there. But, had to go through it to get what I wanted. Now, I still read my textbooks, but when I feel like it.

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I chose the LPN route because being a single mom, having to work a full time job to support my family, LPN was the only choice because it was a part time/evening/weekend program. I graduated in June, I take my exam this Tuesday (wish me luck). It has taken me this long because of family obligations. Once I pass, (I am keeping a positive attitude here, that I will pass), I plan to start RN program at Boehecker, I've been told that the schedule is a flexible one.

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I graduated from LPN program in 1972, back then it was considered bedside nursing , we had more hands on with pts and not so much paperwork, things have sure changed, i still enjoy spending time with my patients, just don't get enough time now.

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Specializes in LTC, Post OP.

LPN was my choice because to be honest i was not sure I could get through nursing school being a married mother of 2 kids. I did not kow if it would strain my home well school is a strain but i made it. I Also picked this route because where i live (louisiana) the LPN are not as limited in there scope so even though I am not an RN I can do so much with my license here

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There is nothing wrong with being an LVN, although I really would prefer to go straight for RN, but due to financial/babysitting circumstances, some of us do not have a choice. Since all RN programs are full-time, I would never be able to see my family, and I also have limited support with babysitting and with a mortgage to pay, plus all my other bills, there is no way I'm able to quit my full-time day job. The only nursing program I could find that fits my needs right now is LVN. I'm planning to go back to school for my RN though. I think if you chose to do an LVN-to-RN mobility program, it would be good.

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