is it worth pursuing the RN degree after completing RPN diploma?

[mummeesgoin2skool]

Hello everyone,

i am not an rpn yet but i was just wondering what are your ideas as it goes for pursuing the rn degree after completing the rpn program? im hearing alot of people saying that rns are having a hard time finding jobs, and that the rpns are replacing them. I am interested in becoming an rpn, but i just wanted to hear how you all feel about it. I would like to work one on one with patients post natal or something along those lines dealing directly with the patients and from what i put together rpns are the ones who work with them. Sorry if im rambling, what do you out there suggest?

[loriangel14, RN]

It depends on your goals and the requirements of where you want to work. The hospital that I work in has mainly RNs in the maternity ward doing post natal care.I am an RPN and I love what I do.I have plenty of opportunities to work in different areas.If you goal is to be ina leadership or management rolw then you will want to go the RN route.

[27400]

There's always going to be place for both RNs and PNs in the health care setting.

[carz]

well.... speaking from years of experience as a LPN I would say it would be well worth your time and effort to become an RN, Far more job opportunities, recognition ,learning opportunities, perks, and lets not forget a way better earning potential. If I had the opportunityto do it all over again I would not waste my time with the LPN route. (no offense fellow LPNs.)Go for it!