Being an LVN Was it Worth it

#lvn #hospital #nurse

There is a lot of misinformation running around out there about LVNs and maybe you are thinking about becoming an LVN yourself. Well, I'm going to be going over some of the Pros, the Cons and debunking some of the myths.

[flabunny]

My aunt is an LPN for 43 years. She still works for the VNA. I have complete respect for her. I decided five years ago to go to RN school at 39 years old. The differences that she knows and I know our whole worlds apart. Meaning she knows completely more than I do. I just got license last year in june. I feel that I know the best nurse in my life is my Aunt and I know I can back ask questions when I need advice, which is for me all the time as I am a new nurse.

[williamhall]

Forget the haters LPN/LVNs absolutely 💯 are nurses, I started my nursing career as a LPN in 2002, 19 years ago, got my RN through a diploma program in 2008, BSN in 2015 and MSN in 2018, I STILL use that fundamental nursing knowledge I learned in LPN school every day. Everyone has their own path and plan, not every LPN wants to be a RN.

[chabbytreemechanic]

I have been an LVN for 20 years, and I have my degree in Health Science. I won't go back to become an RN, and I'm satisfied with what I have done

[pamverdin]

Retired from lpn work after 40 years...never regretted not going back for Rn.😍

[starrbandz]

You can still work at hospital in the Med/surg dept as an LPN/LVN. This way you can get more experience. There are lpn/lvn that know more than RN'S just because of experience alone

[charitylove]

I hate when people ask when are you going back to school for your RN? I think its rude ..what if you just want to be an LPN

[TheRealDennisFamilyTV]

I’m going to school next year in August to become an LPN. I am going to work for 5 years in the field. Then I’ll decide if I want to further my education. That’s okay too, but in the mean time I know for a fact that I can live comfortably as an LPN. PLUS, I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

[LNNY]

i am a new grad nurse. My program was 12 months long. I am starting my new nurse job at a long term care facility tomorrow. I am so excited.

[Buaastroctyes]

I’m in LVN program. I will be done next year and I’m proud of it! I’m definitely going to work as LVN for awhile then go back to RN school. LVN school is tough!

[abasi-dominiquerawlings]

Glad I found another male LVN channel. You have no idea how hard it is lol. New subscriber here, keep up the vids bro

[twilafreeman]

Yesss !!! I’m a huge LPN advocate!!! And around here RN programs will give you credit for the schooling you’ve already done and your experience…

[dreamergirlbaby]

Schooling is “cheap”, only 1 year to a year and a half of school, I get the title of Licensed Nurse and I’ll make over $20+ an hour ? Yeah, I’ll be a LPN for awhile

[janetthomas]

I think it is vital to do your homework on any LVN Program that you are considering. At Lee College in Baytown TX they mandate that all RN/LVN Students get the Covid 19 vaccines and boosters, no religious exemptions accepted. However, they are one of the few colleges that are allowing LVNs to do night classes and clinicals on weekends so they can still work full time.

Also, once you graduate with your LVN, when you come back they allow you to skip an entire level of courses for the LVN-RN program they have and it saves you a lot of money.

[patriciabarker]

I am in a nursing home and I am glad to finally see some honesty.Thanks

[francisfree]

People always talk regardless of profession that is true. But LVNs always have jobs like every other profession just depends how well you interview and how you sell yourself. I got my education for free through a California community school with a grant I won. I secured employment in a rehab/nursing home making 22hr (only worked there 2 months) the work was heavy and the pay wasn’t what I wanted, I’ll be honest I like a cushy relaxing job with less stress so I applied everywhere and landed a case management job working for an HMO healthcare system starting at 27.72hr with PTO, paid holidays off, Paid sick time, 3 paid personal days a year, employer paid dental (got free braces) and employer paid healthcare insurance I just pay copays of $5. I love the job been doing it 2yrs now, I basically went from new grad nurse straight into case management without knowing anyone, and I’ve gotten raises since and I receive an annual raise every year. I make $30.45hr full time with bilingual differential (0.45 cents), as a guy coming from working e-commerce I love nursing the opportunities are endless on what you can do. The salaries are great too. Mind you since the covid-19 thing I work remotely from home now, it doesn’t get better than that.

[ChristopherInTexas]

I'm a student at Baptist. As an RN student all I hear is, when are you going to get your bsn? My bsn friends always get asked when are you becoming a NP? Lol nursing! I bet np get when are you going to be a doctor? 😂😂😂😂

[robingacud]

Im taking my nclex pn soon. I did the program during the pandemic and I graduated Feb 28. 2021.

[MrJbee]

So true. More people should start as LPNs. It seems like everyone has to feel like they have to go RN RN RN or BSN BSN BSN. It can be a huge mistake for a lot of people.

[KayDejaVu]

I'm returning to school. 10 years on a cart dealing only with old people is enough. I actually didn't have many nurses ask me when I was returning to school. Do I recommend it? Yes. I found a number of one year programs. The exam goes from 'get the nurse' to ' assess for xyz'. All the lpns I went to school with passes their NCLEX.

[shawnte]

Awesome video!! New sub here. I can't wait for more nursing vids! Keep up the good work!! Its nice to see more men in nursing.