We have two colleges around here (private and public). One I can finish in a little over 1 year and the other is 10 months. Both colleges are very strict about attending classes, which I can do, but my oldest is going to be starting school here in Fall 2013. So I can start an LPN program (hopefully if I can get in) this August 2012. All my kids stay home and I am planning to hire someone to come to the home to take care of the children (we have 3 kids). Here is my plan: graduate before Fall 2013 and get a job as LPN (hopefully just part time). Start taking LPN to ADN courses to finish up being an RN. After this then I plan to start my doctorate so I can be a nurse practitioner (hopefully this is my goal/dream).
I just need to know if the LPN is worth it or if I should just go straight to RN. I eventually want to work at a doctor's office as a nurse practitioner and then after my kids are older, go back to school to get my midwifery.
Thanks.
id just go right to RN, which is what i am actually going to do. MOST RNS are 18 months straight, fall semester spring semester, summer, fall then spring. i will be hopefully starting this fall and then being done 2014 before my daughter starts k
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My opinion would to just go straight to RN.
Generally your scope of practice as an LPN is VERY limited. Depending on the facility you really are nothing more than an aide with a degree. I saw that change 25 years ago.
straight to rn if u can unless you know places that hire lpns
A great friend of mine works as a job placement specialist. She is always encouraging those pursuing nursing to go for their RN. The job opportunities are greater for RN's than LPN's at least here in NJ.
I would do some additional research and even ask some people who do either or and ask them their personal opinions since they are already in the profession.
most of the only places around here that hire LPNs are nursing homes and some home health care. I am in the same position (starting prereq. classes in Jan) and decided to try for RN. The school I am going to has a seperate application for the nursing program that you fill out after your first two semester (prereq. classes) and after you take the TEAS exam. I am going to apply to both the RN and LPN program, in cases I don't get into RN.
The low wages of an LPN wont be worth the small sidestep you take to get it. Just work straight through towards your end goal.
RN! The field is changing so rapidly, & med techs vs LPNs vs....other options have really muddied the playing field. + with those 2 extra years working toward RN, you will double your salary. Well worth the effort.
Oh, & as a head's up.....I currently have 4 RNs in my circle of young family/friend. 1 is working toward Nurse Practitioner, 1 is working toward management, 1 is working toward education (she wants to teach nursing), & 1 is working waaaay toooo many hours! She's single, & fills her time with work!
Good Luck!
