Why RN’s always say don’t become an LPN/LVN.

9/10 Times you’ll be told don’t bother becoming a LPN/LVN and here are just a few reasons as to why.

[Mrsoooooo]

I’m an LPN in RN school right now. I’m VERY grateful to be an LPN; as I already have experience as a nurse. Also, since school allows us less time to work, I’m grateful to be making LPN money while working through school instead of still being a CNA making much less money. (Yes, I worked as a CNA through LPN school and it was a struggle living paycheck to paycheck.) At least now I make nurse money while in school.

[russellcharles]

That's like saying you shouldn't be a CNA before being an LPN 🤷

[Belladorphia]

I’m a LVN I’m loving it the responsibility is great . I go home everyday at a decent time. The pay was $35 an hour my first job. Don’t believe all that madness about Lpn/lvn being phased out. They never will phase us out how can they we are just as needed as the RN ‘S. 🙏🏽

[heather]

It is really a good idea to become a LPN first. You will have your experience under your belt as being a nurse if you decide to further your nursing career. You may not even like being a nurse once you become one. Start off as a LPN first, that way you would not have wasted your time if you don’t even like it. Think about having went to school all those years and you end up hating your job. It’s also a good idea to be a LPN first so you can see how it is being a LPN. Some RNs don’t treat LPNs right because they don’t know how it is being one. They feel like they are superior which is a bad attitude to have. I was trained by LPNs and they were better and had more knowledge than a lot of RNs I came in contact with.

[priscilla]

I’m in school to become a LPN right now and a lot of people told me it wouldn’t be worth it because I’ll never be able to get hired at a hospital, but hospitals in my area are so short staffed, they are now hiring LPNs

[lavenderrosecandy]

Becoming an LPN made RN school easier also the time frame differs. The benefit of becoming an LPN before an RN is that you can be an LPN making money while you pay for school not everyone has someone/assistance to provide for rn schooling straight off or can wait that long.

LPN school is very rigorous and it’s not as easy as some might think. Only the ignorant will think so. I started off as a class of 26 and only six of us graduated.

[robingacud]

I'm a LVN and I believe I am valuable in the healthcare team. I know LVN or LPN will never be phased out for sure.

[barbie]

Someone who was not an LPN, has no business telling someone how being an LPN is.

[Marcky]

I'm in LVN in California making $125, 000/yr (salaried).

[MC-Mcee]

I started out as a CNA… then became a phlebotomist… LVN is my next step… but man the rolling eyes from my class-mates…saying LVNS are being phased out… “you won’t get a hospital job” well I’m in CALI I looked and hospitals do HIRE LVNS and even if they didn’t LET ME BE GREAT 😊

[Marcky]

For LVNs the end goal if you choose to be an LVN only is to be a director in a assisted living. I work as a health services director in assisted living for couple of years making $125, 000/yr. Got recently promoted to regional nurse still an LVN and pay increase to $145, 000/yr. The max i can make is $160, 000/yr. I live here in California. Even tho we pay the highest taxes and have the highest cost of living. I still have a lot of money leftover. I have a $700k house with a swimming pool in the ground. Tesla model s and etc. I'm just an LVN still. Pushing my RN in few months. Not bragging but just to inspire other LVNs. My pay as an lvn here i am living comfortably in California still no struggles and enjoying life. RNs here makes like $100+ per hour

[kristinwhitaker]

Back in the lates eighties the Nurses used to say oh they’re getting rid of the LPN I wished I never listened. Here we are 40 years later and LPNs are still going strong.
Great video very encouraging thank you

[JJ-mnmd]

Been an LVN almost 18 years. They only place I can't work is the hospital floors, and even that, they are small hospitals in my area that still hire them. I am not interested in bedside work so it doesn't matter to me. I don't are about titles, I care about the bag, I'm very secure of myself so nobody's words will bring me down. And the RN's I work with love me cause they feel my experiences help them. I am 50, about to be 51, what the hell am I going to get in debt for, spend 12+ months of stress, not make any good money while I'm in school; cause you can barely work during that time. I've made 80, 000+ several years during my career, yes I've worked more, but I made it. I've raised my kids, I'm an empty nester. So, if I am planning on retiring within the next 12-15 yrs why would I want to go back to school. I DO always encourage younger LVN's to go for it everytime I encounter them. But I'm living my best and greatest life. Blessings for those that have kept it going

[dontyoualreadyknow]

Funny. I'm an lpn and make more than the rns I work with by 6 dollars an hour more and run circles around them. With that being said, I have 10 years under my belt. I've done ltc, psych, home health, and correctional experience. I debate my wage with any job. If you want me you'll pay me my worth.

[JR.Ewing]

Also LPN school is NOT easier because it’s shorter. Its a common misconception. In my program LPNs and RNs started together and our programs ran side by side but the LPNs had a larger course load because of the additional material we had to cover in the one year. If I could have afforded to stay out of work another 2 semesters I would have done the RN program.

[joekirby]

I have no interest in managing others. I was happier as an LVN. Less stress. I actually liked clinic nursing.

[jasminejp]

LVNs will never “go away” why because different levels of scope of practice for multiple medical staff will always exist for safe practice purposes and to provide the best quality care for multiple levels of patients

[leylanyfigueroa]

Despite it not being my initial plan becoming an LPN first was a blessing in disguise. Not only did it made RN school seem like breeze because of all the first hand clinical and bedside experience I gained as an LPN but I was able to make enough money to graduate with minimal student debt. The criticism towards LPNs I have noticed comes from lack of knowledge regarding what LPNs actually do and what the clinical environment outside the hospitals entails. The amount of RNs I have met and work along that have no clue that long term care, skilled care nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living are completely different levels of care. They thought it's just long term care and LPNs only pass medications, until they finally step outside the hospital bubble and come to work to these facilities. I have had RNs at all levels leave a rehabilitation or skilled nurse floor all stressed out and crying because they don't know what to do and can't handle so many patients at once. So, instead of competing with each other over the letters beside our names we need to start cross training and exploring each others working environment, so we understand more and judge less.

[nathanielcharles]

Greetings Nurses. I can, I will, i must pass Nclex A Congratulations🎊🎉 55 on your pass. I did my NCLEX Today, i passed with 86 questions. Sophia you are the best. This was my 4th attempt and by God's grace and mercy and the help of Ms Sophia I passed 🥰Whoever is studying whether is your first time or not, never give up I'm lvn nurse now Y”all🎉🎉🎉

[Accuracy_]

The reason healthcare wants you to get RN or BSN is because the reimbursement for health insurance is higher. They don’t ever tell you that it’s all about the money for them.