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.
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. 🙏🏽
I'm wanting to start LPN courses soon. And, I have had someone say that LPN's are being phased. I know that's by far, the biggest lie I have ever heard. There will always be a need for healthcare workers, as long as there are sick ppl. Its like saying they are going to phase out Sheriffs......because they aren't a complete "police officer". They aren't going anywhere as long as there is crime. I have been told that most RN's do treat LPN's like crap, which I hope that my fellow RN's wouldn't do that to me as I am working to help others, and my passion for helping the sick is more important. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and feel fulfilled in what I do in my career. If you are one of those Rn's that looks down on LPN's, you are just a crappy Nurse and should quit. Elitist thinking has no place in health care.
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.
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
Yes many hospitals are hiring whoever they can get right now. There is always jobs available to LPN’s, may not be your favorite but they are always available.
@@cheesepuffgod not really bro. Depends where you live at. I live in Sacramento which is considered the cheapest and most affordable place to live in California. The cost of living is low in Sacramento and pay is just the same or more so more money leftover in your pocket. I always tell nurses or recommend Sacramento as the sweet spot. I can pay bills with no issue and i can add money to my savings and emergency account. I have money for food and gas and everything else until next paycheck. I am able to save and travel with ease bro. I have enough more or more than enough for myself to enjoy. So I'm not living paycheck to paycheck here. I was able to buy my dream home with swimming pool and dream car. Believe it or not. Don't really care. This is based from experience. So i am living proof. Im the type of guy who spends a lot. I can literally breakdown my paycheck and expenses if u want in more detailed to give you a clearer picture. Of course it's probably low for LA or sf or San Diego. But It's more than enough for Sacramento. I been living in Sac for couple of years so i would know. FYI not all of California is unaffordable. Social media tends to overexaggerate with how much u need to. Make.
I understand though that many hospitals do not wish to hire LPNs anymore. This is because they need at least 80% of the Nurses to be RN's in order to obtain MAGNET status. I follow another nurse vlogger, who is based out of St. Louis, who started as CNA, and is now licensed as a BSN grad who works through agencies. She's very successful now., but she's come a long way in her journey and has been very transparent about it. She says that long-term care facilities, hospice facilities, and I believe medical spas will hire LPN's more readily. I will do my due diligence and research the Bureau of Labor Statistics site on what places hire LPN's, and the median starting pay for my State. Everyone should do their due diligence before delving into a program of study.
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
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.
Yes You are correct, We started with 34 and only 16 graduated. I have trained many RNs. LPN gives you alot more hands on early on and it is not as easy as many may think.
@@tonyaferguson1660My starting class in my LPN program had about 60 people. I think about 20 of us managed to graduate at all (including those of us who had to repeat a class).
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
Thank you. I had heard that people have been saying we’ll be phased out since the 70’s. I guess it’s like the metric system, it’s all talk but American is still on the standard measurement.
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 😊
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.
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.
hey chris! just seeing this video now, I'm starting LPN school in the fall, coming from a firefighter background. the pay is much better than being a FF and my wife is happy I'm not in danger lol. this vid gives me hope! I was scared seeing some of the RN comments online about LPN
worked at for me i was not the best competitive student for an RN program, in california its nearly impossible to get in to any RN program. LVN/LPN programs in state public schools are competitive too but not as bad as RN ones. and private LVN/LPN programs are insane asking 35-40k for a 1 year program no thanks. i completed my program at a state public school for free thanks to a grant, and it was the best thing i ever did before bridging to RN which i did. i made a lot of money as an LVN and it was my first big girl job it changed my life, prior i had crappy jobs i struggled never had money for anything and sacrificing one year changed my life completely. in a competitive world for a Nursing license wether LVN or RN its all worth it to me, id do LVN all over again if i needed too, it was my nursing foundation and i will always value that. i kept both my diploma (LVN) and my degree (ADN) next to each other both mean a lot to me, but my LVN got me here.
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
Yes, I’ve been looking for this type of encouragement to go for an LPN certificate and forget about being an RN. I’m going back to school at 40, married and have a son so it’s not like I have tons of time and money. Also, my husband makes a good living for us and we own our home so I really don’t care about getting rich quick but have enough to buy an electric vehicle and cash for vacations lol. Health sciences is super interesting to me and I want to help others but I keep hearing about new RN’s burning out in the first few months. If I were 10 years younger, I’d continue my education but I plan on retiring or being semi-retired in less than 20 years if all goes well. I just worry about the mean girl attitudes in healthcare. After spending over a decade as an HR assistant, I don’t put up with any crap so hoping that doesn’t get me into too much trouble because I’m pretty fearless at this age and don’t back down. 😅
@myrna Gonzalez if you're looking for uplifting and respect from others in the medical field you won't get it as an LVN, but if you are secure about yourself, than do it. I don't regret, I've never been unemployed a day in my life, have able to switch jobs without a beat when things get a little to crazy and not worth my sanity
Very well said. Everywhere is hiring LPN’s in Pittsburgh. My class started off with 20 and only 7 of us graduated a week ago. I worked as a CNA for 3 years before making this leap and am excited to see what I can contribute to the nursing profession.
@@ChrisThedudenurse Period I feel as though it doesn't matter where you start if you got to go from CNA,LPN,ADN,RN,MSN everybody has different steps to take in life not everyone can just hopscotch there way through it and it's all God timing
I'm the 1 out of 10. I understand that 1-2 years of LPN money makes a huge difference for those that work as an LPN while obtaining an RN degree. It also makes a huge difference to anyone coming from struggling financially to having the ability to obtain more than enough financially. I'm a BSN RN and I have NO DESIRE to be in management. Management goes through hell and back dealing with subordinates as well as their upper administration.
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
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.
Oh I will completely agree it’s not easier at all. When comparing my LPN program to the ADN program that started at the same time we were almost doing double speed they were.
But there are conversion programmes from LPN to RN. Some can't afford to take a two years stretch programme at once so when they start earning as a LPN, then can go for the one year conversion programme.
@@tysan2808 yes of course they have “Transition” programs but they are NOT always easy to get immediately back into and depending on what state you live in these programs are far and few in between. Many have taken the long route but until you have experienced going through an actual nursing program once I doubt you would advocate for people to go through it twice which is basically what you’re doing when doing the transition from LPN to RN program. Just research options to transition if you decide the LPN route first to see what it would take to get back in and then make your decision from there. I would even suggest an accelerated BSN program before doing LPN it’s the same time if you already have a degree.
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I think LPN is a great option especially compared to being a CNA. Why work 2 or 3 more years as a CNA when I can make more money in a year. I’m a single mom and I have bills I can’t afford to live off of a CNA salary for years. I finish my LPN in July and I will do the bridge program. I have all my pre-reqs for RN so it will take one year to bridge. In my state LPN are coming out of school making 30$ to 35$ and hour vs me making 17$ to 21$ as a CNA.
@@pankajjoshi2032She said she already did her prerequisites for the RN program and shes finishing her LPN. You can do that in CA and bridge. The RN program only takes two years if you’re not already an LVN.
I already have an Associates in Business Administration but I’m doing an accelerated LPN program in April and will finish next April. I already have quite a few credits into my BS of Psychology so we will see how all of that factors in once I start working as an LPN! I have high hopes!
With those degrees you should have a leg up on study habits. I hope everything goes well. It’s still going to be a tough ride but it’ll be worth it in the end.
I have been an LVN since 2012. I work as a home health LVN in a large city. I get paid excellent, in the 90th percentile as an LVN which is equivalent to a 25-35 percentile RN salary. I do not regret starting out as an LVN. I think people should consider the city they live in before they decide on the LVN route. You are better off in a large city than a smaller town. You'd have more options as an LVN living in a large city. For example, you can work in different types of facilities or go into hospice or home health field. You can choose per diem, per hour, salary, or paid per visit. In large cities, you have wider options. Of course, as Chris said, weigh your pros and cons. Don't be deterred by the statement that LVNs are going to phase out. They have not, and they are projected to grow 30% and become a necessity in the next decade. Phase out? Don't think so.
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
You are right! On a typical day working the medsurg floor in a hospital setting a floor RN and a floor LPN workload is the exact same in my experience. The exception to that rule where LPNs can’t do a certain task does not happen and if does, it doesn’t affect my work flow. Same work different pay , which is sad considering patient always receives the same nursing care.
Since the pandemic has started I've started seeing ads for LVN's needed in the hospitals. And the pay is quite decent. When I first became a LVN it was very rare to even see an ads for a job in a hospital.. so this pandemic has really changed a few things.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I actually kinda laughed becasue.. back when I was possibly interested in working in a hospital they were not hiring lvns. But now I'm like... sorry I'm going back to school and can't do the 12's lol no thank you I will keep my 3-11 m-f and weekend double lolol
@@ChrisThedudenurse the only thing is I'm not exactly sure if I want to do bsn. It seems like I'm seeing a lot of new lvn to bsn programs vs lvn to rn-adn..
Where I live getting into the RN and ADN program is competitive and based on entry scores. For me the LPN is the way to go to get my foot in the door, gain experience and pay before applying.
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
Lol I heard that too off and on. But there is no way that's happening.. RNs hardly ever want to work at nursing homes lol just as an example. It just amazes me how they went from one end "oh we want magnet status so we want only bsn to oh shit we need nurses and need them now what are ever going to do?? Oh wait lvns are nurses too we forgot about them... let's bring them back lol"
Thank you I been CNA for 9 years now I’m going to LVN school in fall I can’t wait! Yes I heard this story 19 yrs ago (when I graduated high school)the lvn program going to be faded out just go RN! I shouldn’t listen and just stuck to my guns and went lvn route and did what best( cheaper and get experience, and I still love what i do)for me! But overall better late than never!
This is great video, because there are so many different scenarios in people’s lives that all the different levels of nursing degrees can accommodate. It’s actually very exciting career in that way, and exciting that you can continue to build and advance if you choose to.
This video is great timing for me. Im going for LPN for all the reasons at the begining. Im also going to do LPN to RN but right now i need to make more money for my family while im going through it all. Luckily I've found some hospital jobs around me so im happy with that.
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.
Im a lpn and make $40hr doing agency work and theres no end to work available places literally will have you working 7 days a week if you want honestly lpn and rn is the same thing minus i dont have 40k in school loans but hey i guess to say youre a registered nurse means alot to some people and they can look down on lpns even though I make more money 🤣 dosent bother me
I'm an agency cna and I make $28-$32hour. Granted my agency is one of the highest paying for around me, but the staff cna/lpns always gave me an attitude cause of it.
I’m a cna and I meet a lot of LVN’s that work with agencies and they make as much as an RN would make in a (ghetto/cheap) skilled nursing facility or maybe even more jus traveling to different places in the city. And to top it off they don’t have as much responsibility that the RN has.
I am working as a Medical Assistant and it is not paying my bills especially now with kids! So i decided to go to LVN school and the pay is about a 10$ difference and with experience could get more! So to the RNs saying not worth it you are wrong! And there is plenty of programs that offer LVN to RN and way cheaper! I tried the cheap route community college but it is very competitive and not even guaranteed if you’ll be able to get into the program. So long story short do it!
Oh I'm so glad to see this. I'm a CMA as well and now going for LPN. I'm a nervous wreck about leaving my job to pursue better for myself but I feel like it's what I should do. If I fail at least I tried.
@@daddyobyong hello! Yes i am but i am on call and going in to work only once a week. But it’s recommended that if you attend full time class not to work because it’s very accelerated and allot of studying for quizzes. We started having 3 quizzes a week and sometimes back to back.
I was able to get my LPN school paid fully for me. Invest in my RN bridge program. When there is a will there is a CAN! Please let’s all support one another. If your end goal is to get a BSN than yes go full blown. But, if you’re okay with working your way up. Do what’s best for you!
I'm planning on staying an LPN. If I decide to become an RN, it would be easier while working as an LPN AND have nursing experience under the belt. I would only need to take 3 prerequisites at my community college before getting into the bridge program. EASY!
7:00 Awesome content!🎉 Much props to all of the male and female CNA, LVN / LPN, RNs out there. You’re appreciated! Question: I’m trying to figure out what are most affordable LVN / LPN (accredited) programs online. And what is the range of cost and time to complete the programs? Please help with finding any courses (especially specialty) in our field, that can be done completely online? I’m a black man, no kids, own my house & car w/ no mortgage & no car note. I already am FT in property management w/o college. I’m also only work weekends and sleep 3-4 hours. I’m pursuing a career in Travel TC ICU ER ENP. And I admit that I’ll need help. The route plan is: get my CNA, work in a hospital for 200 hours, get my LPN /LVN, work that in a hospital for 200 hours, then take a bridge course with dual ASN & BSN while studying for a specialty in ER. My studying ethics is close to Neo plugging in & learning kung fu, and Imma beast when it comes to test taking, so I want prep for my HESI, ATI, NCLEX right now while I save about $12,000-$15,000 for all of my tuitions, online books & certifications. My saving averages about $2K to $3K per month, so I should be test ready by the time I have the money. And whatever bread I make during my “clinicals” 400+ hours I will put towards my next tuition fee, which I believe is $23,000. I want to eventually post videos about my journey, because I haven’t seen anyone successfully pull this off. What do you think? Thank you! ❤
Unfortunately at this current time there is no FULL online program that is accredited. There is however plenty of hybrid programs where the clinicals are in a setting at the classwork is online. What might actually be better for you would be a fast-track BSN program that are offered by places such as but not limited to ECPI. I hope that answers your question.
Look I was a lvn and now a rn What I can say is Lvns that are in a hospital or SNF are way more experienced than new grad RN’s Lvns are overlooked a lot , we are very knowledgeable and experienced. They do exactly the same a RN does excepts we can’t push medication . And if a LVN then becomes a RN , immediately that RN is way more advanced Than a regular nurse with no experience, that went in straight to RN school .
Yup , I've heard this many times. The hospitals here in Houston have unfortunately been phasing them out even though the LVN's I've worked with have been phenominal.
In my opinion, it’s good to become a LPN (LVN) first and then go on for RN. Also in my facility, we had a ADON in that position for 30 years that was a LVN. She recently retired, but she was a wonderful nurse and always willing to work the floor when needed. I’m currently working with young nursing students that are going for their BSN in the RN program, but they don’t have any experience.
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
I've said to skip LPN few times to my CNAs trying to bridge to nursing, but it's because BSN RN is their endgame and it would be faster to just go straight to the end instead of bridging imo. But if you just wanna be a nurse, any nurse, LPN is just as good as RN
I went to LVN school and along the way got my ADN, BSN, MSN/FNP and am now completing my DNP. Definitely recommend LVNs go back…the pay difference can be huge.
This was a dope vid, Chris! I can definitely understand why an RN would feel that way, but this is the best way for some people to get into Nursing. What do you think about LPNs being used in the hospital (especially like ICU and ER now)? I wonder if these hospitals with shortages would take advantage of the fact that LPNs are willing to work in a hospital..
Thank you so much Bryson. I fully support LPN/LVN in the hospital settings. They used to be everywhere. In settings such as ICU and ED an LPN/LVN is best when they act more like a backup nurse to multiple RN’s as you never know when something might go down yet other patients have needs as well.
I'm a PCA currently working at a hospital here in Banner. My RNs at my job all day just go for the RN. However my mom and god mom( both who are RN for years) say getting my LPN first is an excellent stepping stone as far as progressing on the work experience and familiarity route. PCA to LPN TO RN BSN might take longer but it's about how well you can handle the work load between coursework and my job. I'm nervous but excited for this next step.
@@ChrisThedudenurse The problem is working at the nursing home as a aide i hate being short staffed that’s what’s really annoying bt i know in this field it happens bt thats the only reason why i would want to quit but i will try my best to stick it out
@@monopoly6312 definitely stick with school as best you can. I know it’s hard I worked nights while I went to school and slept when I could. It was definitely a sacrifice but one I’m so glad I made.
@@ChrisThedudenurse Yes it is a sacrifice, bt hopefully by this time next year i can be walking the stage & I appreciate you speaking for the LPN men on your channel it’s hard to find a channel that’s related to the LPNs all i see on TH-cam is RN
I am going LPN first because its the fastest way to get back to work in a career field, I left a career of 20 years to go to nursing so I cant go as long with limited income because i am single no support. But I have all the goals to go RN
Same here girl, I left a management job of 20 years, now at 43, I’m starting LPN in August. All biology classes knocked off to reduce work load when I go for RN.
What they should say is to scrutinize RN program and make careful decision before joining a RN program or if you become an LPN make sure you have credits that can transfer to LPN to RN
I am a CNA and been certified for 4 years. My sister is how I got into this program, she got her bachelor and now getting her masters. She suggested I should get my LPN that way I’ll make money while in RN school. I enrolled in a community college to finish up my associates. I also thinking on Respiratory therapy because nursing is giving me a sour taste, I don’t know if I want to be a nurse regardless of the pay.
Hard decision to make, however it kinda sounds like you’ve made it already with the sour taste of nursing. Just because your sister is a nurse doesn’t mean you have to be. Respiratory is a very good profession that pays very well. It’s a hard program and jobs are sometimes hard to get though.
I'm in PN school (first became CNA in 1986 and have a BS in social science). Here in Idaho, LPN's can do almost everything an RN can do per the State Board of Nursing. LPN's are being utilized in hospitals in addition to clinics, SNFs, and specialty offices. I'm too old for the RN drama stuff lol. (I've been hearing that "LPN's will be phased out" since 1986 so take it with a grain of Na+)
I've always heard from nurses that have been around saying that the LPN's have been "phased out since" The LPN/LVN's aren't going no where any time soon, the shortage is too high.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I understand but it doesn't hurt to try (LPN programs aren't as easy as people let on, it's nearly as rigorous as an RN program so if you can kill 2 birds with one stone, why not) that's my take on it. ..Many universities have BSN accelerated programs for those who hold a bachelors degree in mostly any field, so if you already have a bachelors of science you may have already done som pre- reqs required for the program[which is a plus]... I know a girl who had a bachelors and worked as a Pharm Tech ( she was accepted into Duke's accelerated BSN program and 12 months later she was a nurse[BSN]) . ( from what ive seen these programs can be anywhere from 12-48)..I mean I get what you're saying, it may not work out like that for everyone but it's definitely worth the shot!... Never count yourself out you know? ...anywho BTW I've been enjoying your channel for years man... nice content ✌️🙏
Out here in California, individually vendored LVNs through Regional Centers (the agencies who provide services for children and adults with autism and other development disabilities) get $44.12 an hour in home health.
as a travel LPN with about 6 years experiance I make twice that of most of the staff RN's that I am working with which sometimes can cause conflict for sure they dont like that lol
@@ChrisThedudenurse I had one report me too the state board of nursing had too hire a lawyer and battle it out for almost a year accused me of stealing meds all drug tests came back negative including hair test… I had too elevate it too the DA and he took one look at it and dismissed it.. they board just took her word for it and only interviewed people she told them too the BON is useless as an investigative body
Just graduated from lpn school search up in lpn pay and they are starting from 28 to 40 hour in michigan. I'm not complaining and can easily get my rn in two semesters with schoolcraft college.
I’ve heard the same thing too… my instructor used to tell me, why become a Lpn, when you can just become a RN…” she used to just tick me off running her mouth. But she had a point
Good video! Thinking about going for lpn ,love science was in honors bio in highschool but I am bad in math i hate it and it gates me Lol! And the money is better than working these retail jobs that's for sure.
I’m currently an LVN and I make more than RNs in LTAC bc of my experience. If I became an RN I would have waaaaaay more responsibility and maybe a few dollars more. LVNs don’t have to jump through hoops.💁🏻♀️😆🤣
I am an LVN and have been for many years. I wish someone would have told me when I started to just go ahead to get my RN. My program was 16mths so for a few more months in school I could’ve been an RN. At the same time I understand and appreciate my LVN license.
I just became a medical assistant to start off in this field a lot of the jobs I do lpn and rns do with the exception of more injections for lpn I have mainly shadowed them while training so it just seems like the best option if my job pays for schooling to do lpn for a more liveable wage and then just go for RN if I want to stay in the medical field or persue otherwise ✨
Whats the difference between the lvn certificate vs lvn associates my Cc offers the certification as well ad the associates for the certification there is only one pre requisite which I already taken but for the associates there are a lot more .
Sounds like one is a 1 year program and the other is a full 2 year program with an associate degree. Not sure why they wouldn’t just have a ADN for that though.
I’m currently in school to become a cna and i want to go to another trade school and become an lpn. I always get negative responses and told just become an rn and that lpn’s are being phased out but i’m not going to let it deter me i’m still going to pursue it.
Go for the LPN. I have never got unemployed ever since becoming an LPN. When you do agency work you make the bigger bucks! Good luck! Also less responsibility
@@ChrisThedudenurse I'm in Virginia and LPN's are making $32 hr straight outta college. I've been an LPN for 14yrs and i honestly don't want to go back to get my RN because most hospitals want BSN and i'm not sure if i want to tackle that on and work full-time and since i don't have dependants i will stack up a load of student loans and basically the extra money i would be making as a BSN i would be paying for the loan itself so for me it doesn't make sense. I would tell ppl thinking of going into Nursing school to decide what area in the field they want to work in and that could make a world of difference in deciding LPN or RN bc in my opinion LPN's at the date in time make a whole lot more than 14yrs ago when i became a nurse $17hr. With Covid LPNs are making pretty much what they want and get the actual position they want bc of the nursing shortage.
Yes,that is what I am making. There are many more places that pay more here in NY but I just started my rn ADN program so I am not looking for anything else right now .
Yes it’s true Lpns/lvns do have an expiration date. Mainly because their scope is limited. LPN’s do not do NOT do the same thing as RN’s not even close. You may be close to entry RN pay but the same RN with similar years of experience makes way more. LPNs and LVNs have a very limited scope of practice and it is very understandable that an RN would look down on one as they are not as competent and educated.
Hey Chris any advice for a brand new LPN that is put on a medical observation unit with nothing but RNs and is being thrown into the count to do exactly what they do. This seems very overwhelming.
@@Dan-cv8kx unfortunately I don’t it’s honestly kind of part of the learning process. Being a new grad nurse sucks and it hard at times. Keep your head up and pay close attention to everything you are doing and try to learn from your peers.
Hi, I am a canadian Citizen who have been working in clinical research in canada and completed masters but would like to do 12 month LPN/LVN program in usa- could you please suggest some community colleges where I can complete this course in 12 months at a low tuition fee? Thanks so much
LPN route is easier to obtain for lots of lifestyles. I find that plenty of older RN's don't even know anything about the LPN role or title. I hate that, they are so stuck on the stigma.
Even my parents say LPN/LVN is not worth just do RN. I always thought LPN will help me ease into RN and im starting school in late January im very clueless when it come to it and those rumors of LPN/LVN are going to be phased out but im going to stick to my guns
Honestly if I had to do it over I wouldn't have done LPN. I would have done the few extra months or year and gotten an ADN degree. That's simply because you have increased mobility! That said I'm in school now working on my ADN degree. I absolutely don't regret being an LPN. I'm making $80k a year while I'm school, got a scholarship through my employer that's going to pay for my school and guarantee me a RN job after.
Hi i really like your channel I was wondering is there lpn programs that dont require a and p as a prerequisite for the lpn program . I looked at the page of my communty college there is a 3 semester program and then a 5 semester program that in cludes a and p as a prerequisite what is the diffrence?
I don’t understand why someone would tell someone not to do something that would boost their pay by $10-$15per hr (New Jersey)… while focusing on becoming a RN
@@ChrisThedudenurse I meant an average full time employee in my area makes between $11-$13 per hour why not go to school for a year to boost your pay by an additional $10per hr & while your earning that go ahead and go for your RN
Omg yes everytime i tell my friends that wanna be an rn i wanna be an lpn first they say alll the same shit that everyone does. Lollll u can always be an rn later: i can make money while i wait to get into an rn program, compared to wasting months waiting with a min wage job
Yes that wait was the main reason I went for the LPN 1st. It’s too hard to guess if you’re going to get in the ADN program and why not take the sure thing.
@@ChrisThedudenurse ya in july of this year i was ganna apply to an rn program at my school but they closed the applications due to covid :/ next time to apply is february of next year and we won't know if we got in til june!!!!! i said why wait months and months if i could be half way done with an lvn program already
@@ChrisThedudenurse most likely, since its like 800 people fighting for 30 seats (California) (used to be 40 seats, but they made the seats less due to covid) anyways thanks chris my dude nurse :p
lPN & RN are clearly 2 different things, but are partners, like an arm and hand. Ever heard a nurse practitioner dislike a RN for coexisting as a needed partner on the field?," for not having matching titles." You're getting somewhere that leads even more places you can explore on your time; It's obvious the pay difference varies on whereabouts, doesn't take from the high demand for nurses of all types and extreme demand for caregivers/cna. want to be LPN= Yes you can and will succeed!!!
I have some military benefits I want to use. I’m looking for an online program 😕 any suggestions ? I’m already a CCMA/CMAA so I’m not interested on those program.
Is it bad becoming an RN at age 37/38? Or bad still being a cna at age 38? Weigh your options. You have nothing to lose. At least try for lpn even though it’s still difficult to obtain.
Do you think hospitals will bring them back with everything that is going on now? I'm applying to schools with an RN program, but I also plan on applying to the LPN program because I don't want to wait another year if I can't get into any of the RN programs. The LPN program also gives credit toward local RN schools.
Hospitals are already hiring LPN’s in many areas. You’ll also have the ability to get into a hospital system, so you may not be at a hospital but could be at an urgent care or a doctors office.
Are you still an LPN?? I love lpns lol.. I won’t stop here but I wanna be an Lpn first.. I’ve worked as a cna for 3 years ! So I know how cnas feel! I want to experience it all.
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.
I was also a CNA through school and it was a struggle. I’m sure the financial burden being gone helps with not having to worry about it.
Im a CNA now and I’m signing up for my LPN and then moving up to my RN. I have a 4 year old already and I’m just ready to become financial stable!
@@itsteria129 girl same 🙌
Well things changed for now thanks to the pandemic lol I’m a Cna making 33$ an hour weekly while going to school for RN!! but I feel you!
This is exactly why I’m going for my LPN first.
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. 🙏🏽
They will never be phased out
I’m a cna and I work through an agency making 38 an hour
Please where do you get paid that? Interested. Nursing homes?
@@katiemaryrose6341 where ?
I'm wanting to start LPN courses soon. And, I have had someone say that LPN's are being phased. I know that's by far, the biggest lie I have ever heard. There will always be a need for healthcare workers, as long as there are sick ppl. Its like saying they are going to phase out Sheriffs......because they aren't a complete "police officer". They aren't going anywhere as long as there is crime. I have been told that most RN's do treat LPN's like crap, which I hope that my fellow RN's wouldn't do that to me as I am working to help others, and my passion for helping the sick is more important. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and feel fulfilled in what I do in my career. If you are one of those Rn's that looks down on LPN's, you are just a crappy Nurse and should quit. Elitist thinking has no place in health care.
That's like saying you shouldn't be a CNA before being an LPN 🤷
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.
Completely agree
Wouldn’t you have to quit your LPN job in order to go to RN school full time anyways?
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
Yes many hospitals are hiring whoever they can get right now. There is always jobs available to LPN’s, may not be your favorite but they are always available.
I'm in LVN in California making $125,000/yr (salaried).
Where
@@Lovevinya I work as an health services director for the aegis Living in California, assisted living.
Wow that’s awesome
that’s low for cali
@@cheesepuffgod not really bro. Depends where you live at. I live in Sacramento which is considered the cheapest and most affordable place to live in California. The cost of living is low in Sacramento and pay is just the same or more so more money leftover in your pocket. I always tell nurses or recommend Sacramento as the sweet spot. I can pay bills with no issue and i can add money to my savings and emergency account. I have money for food and gas and everything else until next paycheck. I am able to save and travel with ease bro. I have enough more or more than enough for myself to enjoy. So I'm not living paycheck to paycheck here. I was able to buy my dream home with swimming pool and dream car. Believe it or not. Don't really care. This is based from experience. So i am living proof. Im the type of guy who spends a lot. I can literally breakdown my paycheck and expenses if u want in more detailed to give you a clearer picture. Of course it's probably low for LA or sf or San Diego. But It's more than enough for Sacramento. I been living in Sac for couple of years so i would know. FYI not all of California is unaffordable. Social media tends to overexaggerate with how much u need to. Make.
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.
No they aren’t going anywhere, it’s been rumored for years and nothing has changed yet.
They are now even hiring lvn's again in some of the Texas hospitals again. Lol I wonder why.
I understand though that many hospitals do not wish to hire LPNs anymore. This is because they need at least 80% of the Nurses to be RN's in order to obtain MAGNET status. I follow another nurse vlogger, who is based out of St. Louis, who started as CNA, and is now licensed as a BSN grad who works through agencies. She's very successful now., but she's come a long way in her journey and has been very transparent about it. She says that long-term care facilities, hospice facilities, and I believe medical spas will hire LPN's more readily. I will do my due diligence and research the Bureau of Labor Statistics site on what places hire LPN's, and the median starting pay for my State. Everyone should do their due diligence before delving into a program of study.
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
That is awesome, that’s a lot of money even with the cost of living.
This is awesome and so motivating to read!
Where did you go to school? I live in California too. I want to become an LVN. Thank you😊
@@karireyes9178 sorry for late response. I graduated from the Philippines. My credentials were able to transfer
Thank you for this transparency post! I start lvn school in July and this motivated me to stay the course 🤍
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.
I was in a class of 30 and 9 graduated. Great insight, how hard was your bridge program?
Yes You are correct, We started with 34 and only 16 graduated. I have trained many RNs. LPN gives you alot more hands on early on and it is not as easy as many may think.
Exact same for me
@@tonyaferguson1660My starting class in my LPN program had about 60 people. I think about 20 of us managed to graduate at all (including those of us who had to repeat a class).
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
Thank you. I had heard that people have been saying we’ll be phased out since the 70’s. I guess it’s like the metric system, it’s all talk but American is still on the standard measurement.
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 😊
You do you and do the education that works for you.
Prove them wrong
They will hire CNA's in a hospital setting as well 😉
Are you an LVN now?
What is a phlebotomist?
I have no interest in managing others. I was happier as an LVN. Less stress. I actually liked clinic nursing.
That’s awesome. I’m actually torn right now if I should go back to school for a management job or not.
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.
Cross training would be a great idea.
We could accomplish so much more , if we would stop being in competition with each other. At the end of the day we all need each other.
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.
So many LPN's once they get experience make pretty good money. I'd be loosing money if I went to be a new grad RN.
Absolutely
This right here🤌🏼🥰
hey chris! just seeing this video now, I'm starting LPN school in the fall, coming from a firefighter background. the pay is much better than being a FF and my wife is happy I'm not in danger lol. this vid gives me hope! I was scared seeing some of the RN comments online about LPN
I’ve been a LPN for over 10 years and have seen plenty of growth in the field.
worked at for me i was not the best competitive student for an RN program, in california its nearly impossible to get in to any RN program. LVN/LPN programs in state public schools are competitive too but not as bad as RN ones. and private LVN/LPN programs are insane asking 35-40k for a 1 year program no thanks. i completed my program at a state public school for free thanks to a grant, and it was the best thing i ever did before bridging to RN which i did. i made a lot of money as an LVN and it was my first big girl job it changed my life, prior i had crappy jobs i struggled never had money for anything and sacrificing one year changed my life completely. in a competitive world for a Nursing license wether LVN or RN its all worth it to me, id do LVN all over again if i needed too, it was my nursing foundation and i will always value that. i kept both my diploma (LVN) and my degree (ADN) next to each other both mean a lot to me, but my LVN got me here.
That definitely sounds like it worked out for the best.
Love your video! Real!! Honest without discouraging any or encouraging. Simply opening our eyes to choices. Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you so much, glad I could help.
I’m planning on going through the LPN program next fall once I get my major debts paid off. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching. Get ready for a hard time in school. The program is difficult but worth it in the end.
What makes it so hard , is it the assignments your given to do are is it the work load?
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
Shoot 80K per year ain’t bad at all. You go on with your best life, living the dream.
So inspiring
Yes, I’ve been looking for this type of encouragement to go for an LPN certificate and forget about being an RN. I’m going back to school at 40, married and have a son so it’s not like I have tons of time and money.
Also, my husband makes a good living for us and we own our home so I really don’t care about getting rich quick but have enough to buy an electric vehicle and cash for vacations lol. Health sciences is super interesting to me and I want to help others but I keep hearing about new RN’s burning out in the first few months. If I were 10 years younger, I’d continue my education but I plan on retiring or being semi-retired in less than 20 years if all goes well.
I just worry about the mean girl attitudes in healthcare. After spending over a decade as an HR assistant, I don’t put up with any crap so hoping that doesn’t get me into too much trouble because I’m pretty fearless at this age and don’t back down. 😅
@myrna Gonzalez if you're looking for uplifting and respect from others in the medical field you won't get it as an LVN, but if you are secure about yourself, than do it. I don't regret, I've never been unemployed a day in my life, have able to switch jobs without a beat when things get a little to crazy and not worth my sanity
Very well said. Everywhere is hiring LPN’s in Pittsburgh. My class started off with 20 and only 7 of us graduated a week ago. I worked as a CNA for 3 years before making this leap and am excited to see what I can contribute to the nursing profession.
Awesome!!!! I hope it goes well for you and you find a good job soon.
Im in Pittsburgh as well , what lpn school did you go to ? Im interested in becoming one please reply:)
Someone who was not an LPN, has no business telling someone how being an LPN is.
Agreed.
@@ChrisThedudenurse Period I feel as though it doesn't matter where you start if you got to go from CNA,LPN,ADN,RN,MSN everybody has different steps to take in life not everyone can just hopscotch there way through it and it's all God timing
I'm the 1 out of 10. I understand that 1-2 years of LPN money makes a huge difference for those that work as an LPN while obtaining an RN degree. It also makes a huge difference to anyone coming from struggling financially to having the ability to obtain more than enough financially. I'm a BSN RN and I have NO DESIRE to be in management. Management goes through hell and back dealing with subordinates as well as their upper administration.
I am also not management material
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
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.
Oh I will completely agree it’s not easier at all. When comparing my LPN program to the ADN program that started at the same time we were almost doing double speed they were.
But there are conversion programmes from LPN to RN. Some can't afford to take a two years stretch programme at once so when they start earning as a LPN, then can go for the one year conversion programme.
@@tysan2808 yes of course they have “Transition” programs but they are NOT always easy to get immediately back into and depending on what state you live in these programs are far and few in between. Many have taken the long route but until you have experienced going through an actual nursing program once I doubt you would advocate for people to go through it twice which is basically what you’re doing when doing the transition from LPN to RN program. Just research options to transition if you decide the LPN route first to see what it would take to get back in and then make your decision from there. I would even suggest an accelerated BSN program before doing LPN it’s the same time if you already have a degree.
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Well congratulations
Congratulations on your outstanding achievement! You should be incredibly proud of yourself. Keep up the great work!🎉
I'm so proud of you for reaching your goal! Your persistence and perseverance are an inspiration to us all.🎊🎊🎊🎉
NCLEX exam is so difficult & I don't know the reason why it should be?
After, 3-4 years of studying we are being challenged with the ultimate exam "NCLEX" many students face difficulties in acquiring their license
I think LPN is a great option especially compared to being a CNA. Why work 2 or 3 more years as a CNA when I can make more money in a year. I’m a single mom and I have bills I can’t afford to live off of a CNA salary for years. I finish my LPN in July and I will do the bridge program. I have all my pre-reqs for RN so it will take one year to bridge. In my state LPN are coming out of school making 30$ to 35$ and hour vs me making 17$ to 21$ as a CNA.
That’s definitely better to make money now rather than just waiting another couple years of struggling when you don’t have to.
You can't do that here. It's two years (CA).
@@pankajjoshi2032She said she already did her prerequisites for the RN program and shes finishing her LPN. You can do that in CA and bridge. The RN program only takes two years if you’re not already an LVN.
It only works if you have a bachelors and completed it within the last 5 years. @@Molly_Belle
I already have an Associates in Business Administration but I’m doing an accelerated LPN program in April and will finish next April. I already have quite a few credits into my BS of Psychology so we will see how all of that factors in once I start working as an LPN! I have high hopes!
With those degrees you should have a leg up on study habits. I hope everything goes well. It’s still going to be a tough ride but it’ll be worth it in the end.
Any update Omni?
I have been an LVN since 2012. I work as a home health LVN in a large city. I get paid excellent, in the 90th percentile as an LVN which is equivalent to a 25-35 percentile RN salary. I do not regret starting out as an LVN. I think people should consider the city they live in before they decide on the LVN route. You are better off in a large city than a smaller town. You'd have more options as an LVN living in a large city. For example, you can work in different types of facilities or go into hospice or home health field. You can choose per diem, per hour, salary, or paid per visit. In large cities, you have wider options. Of course, as Chris said, weigh your pros and cons. Don't be deterred by the statement that LVNs are going to phase out. They have not, and they are projected to grow 30% and become a necessity in the next decade. Phase out? Don't think so.
You ain’t lying, LPN/LVN ain’t going nowhere.
In nyc? Home health care agencies have toms of jobs
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
You are right! On a typical day working the medsurg floor in a hospital setting a floor RN and a floor LPN workload is the exact same in my experience. The exception to that rule where LPNs can’t do a certain task does not happen and if does, it doesn’t affect my work flow. Same work different pay , which is sad considering patient always receives the same nursing care.
Yeah it’s always about the patient care. They don’t care about your title they just want a good nurse.
Since the pandemic has started I've started seeing ads for LVN's needed in the hospitals. And the pay is quite decent. When I first became a LVN it was very rare to even see an ads for a job in a hospital.. so this pandemic has really changed a few things.
So true, no one cared about anything but BSN until this pandemic expanded the already short shortage.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I actually kinda laughed becasue.. back when I was possibly interested in working in a hospital they were not hiring lvns. But now I'm like... sorry I'm going back to school and can't do the 12's lol no thank you I will keep my 3-11 m-f and weekend double lolol
@@ChrisThedudenurse the only thing is I'm not exactly sure if I want to do bsn. It seems like I'm seeing a lot of new lvn to bsn programs vs lvn to rn-adn..
Where I live getting into the RN and ADN program is competitive and based on entry scores. For me the LPN is the way to go to get my foot in the door, gain experience and pay before applying.
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
Very well said. It always seems to come up in conversation though.
True
Lol I heard that too off and on. But there is no way that's happening.. RNs hardly ever want to work at nursing homes lol just as an example. It just amazes me how they went from one end "oh we want magnet status so we want only bsn to oh shit we need nurses and need them now what are ever going to do?? Oh wait lvns are nurses too we forgot about them... let's bring them back lol"
Thank you I been CNA for 9 years now I’m going to LVN school in fall I can’t wait! Yes I heard this story 19 yrs ago (when I graduated high school)the lvn program going to be faded out just go RN! I shouldn’t listen and just stuck to my guns and went lvn route and did what best( cheaper and get experience, and I still love what i do)for me! But overall better late than never!
Yes, most definitely better late than never. Glad to hear you’re going back and I hope you finish everything with ease.
This is great video, because there are so many different scenarios in people’s lives that all the different levels of nursing degrees can accommodate. It’s actually very exciting career in that way, and exciting that you can continue to build and advance if you choose to.
Yes the shorter path was much better for me at the time. To be honest I’m kinda jealous of my FNP friend as my “end goal” is to be a pediatric FNP.
I’m in LPN program because I don’t have the luxury of not being able to work and just only go to school.
Hopefully the less time you spend on your 1 year program works out for the best
This video is great timing for me. Im going for LPN for all the reasons at the begining. Im also going to do LPN to RN but right now i need to make more money for my family while im going through it all. Luckily I've found some hospital jobs around me so im happy with that.
Good for you, family always comes first.
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.
Yeah they’ve been saying that for years.
@@ChrisThedudenurse
Wow. Should've known.
Im a lpn and make $40hr doing agency work and theres no end to work available places literally will have you working 7 days a week if you want honestly lpn and rn is the same thing minus i dont have 40k in school loans but hey i guess to say youre a registered nurse means alot to some people and they can look down on lpns even though I make more money 🤣 dosent bother me
Definitely sounds like a good gig.
youre so right, my issue is the agencies near me dont provide comprehensive benefits
I'm an agency cna and I make $28-$32hour. Granted my agency is one of the highest paying for around me, but the staff cna/lpns always gave me an attitude cause of it.
I’m a cna and I meet a lot of LVN’s that work with agencies and they make as much as an RN would make in a (ghetto/cheap) skilled nursing facility or maybe even more jus traveling to different places in the city. And to top it off they don’t have as much responsibility that the RN has.
not a bad gig.
I am working as a Medical Assistant and it is not paying my bills especially now with kids! So i decided to go to LVN school and the pay is about a 10$ difference and with experience could get more! So to the RNs saying not worth it you are wrong! And there is plenty of programs that offer LVN to RN and way cheaper! I tried the cheap route community college but it is very competitive and not even guaranteed if you’ll be able to get into the program. So long story short do it!
Very well said. I hope it all turns out well for you.
hi. are you still working as a medical assistant while studying lvn?
Oh I'm so glad to see this. I'm a CMA as well and now going for LPN. I'm a nervous wreck about leaving my job to pursue better for myself but I feel like it's what I should do. If I fail at least I tried.
@@4lizlemon yes! At least we tried! It’s hard but we should keep going!
@@daddyobyong hello! Yes i am but i am on call and going in to work only once a week. But it’s recommended that if you attend full time class not to work because it’s very accelerated and allot of studying for quizzes. We started having 3 quizzes a week and sometimes back to back.
I was able to get my LPN school paid fully for me. Invest in my RN bridge program. When there is a will there is a CAN! Please let’s all support one another. If your end goal is to get a BSN than yes go full blown. But, if you’re okay with working your way up. Do what’s best for you!
That’s awesome!!!!! And also true
I'm planning on staying an LPN. If I decide to become an RN, it would be easier while working as an LPN AND have nursing experience under the belt. I would only need to take 3 prerequisites at my community college before getting into the bridge program. EASY!
Doesn’t sound too bad.
Doesn’t sound bad at all! Go for it
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Awesome content!🎉
Much props to all of the male and female CNA, LVN / LPN, RNs out there. You’re appreciated!
Question:
I’m trying to figure out what are most affordable LVN / LPN (accredited) programs online.
And what is the range of cost and time to complete the programs?
Please help with finding any courses (especially specialty) in our field, that can be done completely online?
I’m a black man, no kids, own my house & car w/ no mortgage & no car note. I already am FT in property management w/o college. I’m also only work weekends and sleep 3-4 hours.
I’m pursuing a career in Travel TC ICU ER ENP. And I admit that I’ll need help.
The route plan is: get my CNA, work in a hospital for 200 hours, get my LPN /LVN, work that in a hospital for 200 hours, then take a bridge course with dual ASN & BSN while studying for a specialty in ER.
My studying ethics is close to Neo plugging in & learning kung fu, and Imma beast when it comes to test taking, so I want prep for my HESI, ATI, NCLEX right now while I save about $12,000-$15,000 for all of my tuitions, online books & certifications. My saving averages about $2K to $3K per month, so I should be test ready by the time I have the money. And whatever bread I make during my “clinicals” 400+ hours I will put towards my next tuition fee, which I believe is $23,000.
I want to eventually post videos about my journey, because I haven’t seen anyone successfully pull this off.
What do you think?
Thank you! ❤
Unfortunately at this current time there is no FULL online program that is accredited. There is however plenty of hybrid programs where the clinicals are in a setting at the classwork is online. What might actually be better for you would be a fast-track BSN program that are offered by places such as but not limited to ECPI. I hope that answers your question.
Look I was a lvn and now a rn
What I can say is
Lvns that are in a hospital or SNF are way more experienced than new grad RN’s
Lvns are overlooked a lot , we are very knowledgeable and experienced.
They do exactly the same a RN does excepts we can’t push medication .
And if a LVN then becomes a RN , immediately that RN is way more advanced
Than a regular nurse with no experience, that went in straight to RN school .
Very true. I'd rather have a LPN/LVN with experience than a new grad BSN.
I’m doing what’s best for ME! Money ain’t everything. Like Chris said, ain’t hurting 😂
Good for you.
I started at $42 as an LPN and was making more than the new RN’s it depends on where you work!
Not bad
Yup , I've heard this many times. The hospitals here in Houston have unfortunately been phasing them out even though the LVN's I've worked with have been phenominal.
Here locally they phased the LPN's out of the hospitals around 2010-2012 but then when COVID happened they were begging LPN's to come back.
This was very helpful. I appreciate
Awesome, thank you.
thank you broskie i’m an emt and my partners tell me why i don’t go for RN.
You are welcome
In my opinion, it’s good to become a LPN (LVN) first and then go on for RN. Also in my facility, we had a ADON in that position for 30 years that was a LVN. She recently retired, but she was a wonderful nurse and always willing to work the floor when needed. I’m currently working with young nursing students that are going for their BSN in the RN program, but they don’t have any experience.
It's always good to have leadership that will work on the floor with you.
Hey guys the solution to your NGN is here be it RN or PN. I just pass my Nclex RN today with Dr Luther tactics if you are preparing for the nclex be it RN or PN just get to him and you will pas your test 💯%
I've said to skip LPN few times to my CNAs trying to bridge to nursing, but it's because BSN RN is their endgame and it would be faster to just go straight to the end instead of bridging imo. But if you just wanna be a nurse, any nurse, LPN is just as good as RN
It would definitely be much faster and probably cheaper to get the BSN 1st if that is the main goal.
I went to LVN school and along the way got my ADN, BSN, MSN/FNP and am now completing my DNP. Definitely recommend LVNs go back…the pay difference can be huge.
This was a dope vid, Chris! I can definitely understand why an RN would feel that way, but this is the best way for some people to get into Nursing. What do you think about LPNs being used in the hospital (especially like ICU and ER now)? I wonder if these hospitals with shortages would take advantage of the fact that LPNs are willing to work in a hospital..
Thank you so much Bryson. I fully support LPN/LVN in the hospital settings. They used to be everywhere. In settings such as ICU and ED an LPN/LVN is best when they act more like a backup nurse to multiple RN’s as you never know when something might go down yet other patients have needs as well.
They actually have them in ERs and ICU in Mississippi now for that very reason the shortage is terrible
I'm a PCA currently working at a hospital here in Banner. My RNs at my job all day just go for the RN. However my mom and god mom( both who are RN for years) say getting my LPN first is an excellent stepping stone as far as progressing on the work experience and familiarity route. PCA to LPN TO RN BSN might take longer but it's about how well you can handle the work load between coursework and my job. I'm nervous but excited for this next step.
I’m actually in LPN program right now & it is a ton of information & i will say that i enjoy though
That is awesome, I hope you are able to continue to learn and enjoy the program.
@@ChrisThedudenurse The problem is working at the nursing home as a aide i hate being short staffed that’s what’s really annoying bt i know in this field it happens bt thats the only reason why i would want to quit but i will try my best to stick it out
@@monopoly6312 definitely stick with school as best you can. I know it’s hard I worked nights while I went to school and slept when I could. It was definitely a sacrifice but one I’m so glad I made.
@@ChrisThedudenurse Yes it is a sacrifice, bt hopefully by this time next year i can be walking the stage & I appreciate you speaking for the LPN men on your channel it’s hard to find a channel that’s related to the LPNs all i see on TH-cam is RN
I am going LPN first because its the fastest way to get back to work in a career field, I left a career of 20 years to go to nursing so I cant go as long with limited income because i am single no support. But I have all the goals to go RN
Well good for you. I hope you are able to meet your goals in a timely manner.
Same here girl, I left a management job of 20 years, now at 43, I’m starting LPN in August. All biology classes knocked off to reduce work load when I go for RN.
What they should say is to scrutinize RN program and make careful decision before joining a RN program or if you become an LPN make sure you have credits that can transfer to LPN to RN
Very true
Im an RN that started as an LPN and I always tell people become an LPN first. You will always have something to fall back on.
Always good advice
That was wonderful advise
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
I am a CNA and been certified for 4 years. My sister is how I got into this program, she got her bachelor and now getting her masters. She suggested I should get my LPN that way I’ll make money while in RN school. I enrolled in a community college to finish up my associates. I also thinking on Respiratory therapy because nursing is giving me a sour taste, I don’t know if I want to be a nurse regardless of the pay.
Hard decision to make, however it kinda sounds like you’ve made it already with the sour taste of nursing. Just because your sister is a nurse doesn’t mean you have to be. Respiratory is a very good profession that pays very well. It’s a hard program and jobs are sometimes hard to get though.
@@ChrisThedudenurse Thank you for your response!
I'm in PN school (first became CNA in 1986 and have a BS in social science). Here in Idaho, LPN's can do almost everything an RN can do per the State Board of Nursing. LPN's are being utilized in hospitals in addition to clinics, SNFs, and specialty offices. I'm too old for the RN drama stuff lol. (I've been hearing that "LPN's will be phased out" since 1986 so take it with a grain of Na+)
I've always heard from nurses that have been around saying that the LPN's have been "phased out since" The LPN/LVN's aren't going no where any time soon, the shortage is too high.
If you already have a bachelor's I believe there are accelerated programs that can bridge you right into your RN BSN
@@GodVindicates they do have them but you still have to qualify for them and there may be prerequisites requirements.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I understand but it doesn't hurt to try (LPN programs aren't as easy as people let on, it's nearly as rigorous as an RN program so if you can kill 2 birds with one stone, why not) that's my take on it. ..Many universities have BSN accelerated programs for those who hold a bachelors degree in mostly any field, so if you already have a bachelors of science you may have already done som pre- reqs required for the program[which is a plus]... I know a girl who had a bachelors and worked as a Pharm Tech ( she was accepted into Duke's accelerated BSN program and 12 months later she was a nurse[BSN]) . ( from what ive seen these programs can be anywhere from 12-48)..I mean I get what you're saying, it may not work out like that for everyone but it's definitely worth the shot!... Never count yourself out you know? ...anywho BTW I've been enjoying your channel for years man... nice content ✌️🙏
Out here in California, individually vendored LVNs through Regional Centers (the agencies who provide services for children and adults with autism and other development disabilities) get $44.12 an hour in home health.
That’s some righteous bucks there.
as a travel LPN with about 6 years experiance I make twice that of most of the staff RN's that I am working with which sometimes can cause conflict for sure they dont like that lol
Yeah I bet the RN’s aren’t happy about that at all.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I had one report me too the state board of nursing had too hire a lawyer and battle it out for almost a year accused me of stealing meds all drug tests came back negative including hair test… I had too elevate it too the DA and he took one look at it and dismissed it.. they board just took her word for it and only interviewed people she told them too the BON is useless as an investigative body
@@phillipwombacher9635 that sounds like a massive headache.
Just graduated from lpn school search up in lpn pay and they are starting from 28 to 40 hour in michigan. I'm not complaining and can easily get my rn in two semesters with schoolcraft college.
That’s some pretty good money right off the bat there.
@@ChrisThedudenurse yea bro lpns are nurses if these 500k RNs dont want to work then as a lpn I'll be happy to take these jobs
@@spartengamingcode you ain’t lying
I’ve heard the same thing too… my instructor used to tell me, why become a Lpn, when you can just become a RN…” she used to just tick me off running her mouth. But she had a point
It’s like they were looking out for you but going the wrong way about it
Good video! Thinking about going for lpn ,love science was in honors bio in highschool but I am bad in math i hate it and it gates me Lol! And the money is better than working these retail jobs that's for sure.
The money is definitely better than most retail jobs, but I would argue much harder.
I’m currently an LVN and I make more than RNs in LTAC bc of my experience. If I became an RN I would have waaaaaay more responsibility and maybe a few dollars more. LVNs don’t have to jump through hoops.💁🏻♀️😆🤣
That’s even if they’d give you the extra money as a “new grad”.
I am an LVN and have been for many years. I wish someone would have told me when I started to just go ahead to get my RN. My program was 16mths so for a few more months in school I could’ve been an RN. At the same time I understand and appreciate my LVN license.
So now knowing what you know now do you encourage people to go for their LVN or not?
Thanks Chris! Great video
Thank you, glad I could help.
I just became a medical assistant to start off in this field a lot of the jobs I do lpn and rns do with the exception of more injections for lpn I have mainly shadowed them while training so it just seems like the best option if my job pays for schooling to do lpn for a more liveable wage and then just go for RN if I want to stay in the medical field or persue otherwise ✨
Not a bad plan
Whats the difference between the lvn certificate vs lvn associates my Cc offers the certification as well ad the associates for the certification there is only one pre requisite which I already taken but for the associates there are a lot more .
Sounds like one is a 1 year program and the other is a full 2 year program with an associate degree. Not sure why they wouldn’t just have a ADN for that though.
@@ChrisThedudenurse ohh okay and do you know if I have to pay anything for the program since it’s at a Cc compared to a private school such as concord
I’m currently in school to become a cna and i want to go to another trade school and become an lpn. I always get negative responses and told just become an rn and that lpn’s are being phased out but i’m not going to let it deter me i’m still going to pursue it.
People have been saying LPN’s are getting phased out for years and yet they are still hiring and there are still schools teaching it.
Go for the LPN. I have never got unemployed ever since becoming an LPN. When you do agency work you make the bigger bucks! Good luck! Also less responsibility
Lpn in New York City are making $35 an hour straight out of school. Long as you have a willingness to LEARN.
That is some awesome money there. Of course the cost of living is a little higher than here though.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I'm in Virginia and LPN's are making $32 hr straight outta college. I've been an LPN for 14yrs and i honestly don't want to go back to get my RN because most hospitals want BSN and i'm not sure if i want to tackle that on and work full-time and since i don't have dependants i will stack up a load of student loans and basically the extra money i would be making as a BSN i would be paying for the loan itself so for me it doesn't make sense. I would tell ppl thinking of going into Nursing school to decide what area in the field they want to work in and that could make a world of difference in deciding LPN or RN bc in my opinion LPN's at the date in time make a whole lot more than 14yrs ago when i became a nurse $17hr. With Covid LPNs are making pretty much what they want and get the actual position they want bc of the nursing shortage.
@@-lifeofanurse- Very true. When I started I was making $16.50/hr. We as LPN's are much better off than we were 10 even 5 years ago.
Yes,that is what I am making. There are many more places that pay more here in NY but I just started my rn ADN program so I am not looking for anything else right now .
1 thing to consider is that sometimes, the pay gap between CNA's and LPN's is not worth 1 year of education.
There’s often times not a big gap from RN to LPN pay but there’s typically a huge pay gap between LPN and CNA.
Yes it’s true Lpns/lvns do have an expiration date. Mainly because their scope is limited. LPN’s do not do NOT do the same thing as RN’s not even close. You may be close to entry RN pay but the same RN with similar years of experience makes way more. LPNs and LVNs have a very limited scope of practice and it is very understandable that an RN would look down on one as they are not as competent and educated.
Look at you not being afraid to post something that’s inaccurate.
Im working at a major hospital on a observation unit as an LPN
That is awesome!!!!!
Hey Chris any advice for a brand new LPN that is put on a medical observation unit with nothing but RNs and is being thrown into the count to do exactly what they do. This seems very overwhelming.
@@Dan-cv8kx unfortunately I don’t it’s honestly kind of part of the learning process. Being a new grad nurse sucks and it hard at times. Keep your head up and pay close attention to everything you are doing and try to learn from your peers.
How much you paid for your school to become a lpn.....I'm in new York and thinking about that career.
Well it was over 10 years ago at a community college but I paid around $3500 for EVERYTHING. That's tuition, books, uniforms everything.
@@ChrisThedudenurse ok thanks
Thank you for that...👍
You are welcome.
Hi, I am a canadian Citizen who have been working in clinical research in canada and completed masters but would like to do 12 month LPN/LVN program in usa- could you please suggest some community colleges where I can complete this course in 12 months at a low tuition fee? Thanks so much
LPN route is easier to obtain for lots of lifestyles. I find that plenty of older RN's don't even know anything about the LPN role or title. I hate that, they are so stuck on the stigma.
It was definitely a better option for me, having kids and working 40hours a week.
These Nurses have turned me completely off about being a Nurse.
The RNs who say no or people like myself.
Even my parents say LPN/LVN is not worth just do RN.
I always thought LPN will help me ease into RN and im starting school in late January im very clueless when it come to it and those rumors of LPN/LVN are going to be phased out but im going to stick to my guns
Those rumors of LPN/LVN getting gone have been around since I became a CNA back in 08. I haven’t seen anything but growth out of the field.
Honestly if I had to do it over I wouldn't have done LPN. I would have done the few extra months or year and gotten an ADN degree. That's simply because you have increased mobility!
That said I'm in school now working on my ADN degree. I absolutely don't regret being an LPN. I'm making $80k a year while I'm school, got a scholarship through my employer that's going to pay for my school and guarantee me a RN job after.
@@DAFLYESTNURSE that’s not bad at all
It’s also a rumor of medical assistants and there’s still medical assistants
Yes they are
I don’t want to be a charge nurse 😆 been in charge before it ain’t fun
Hi i really like your channel I was wondering is there lpn programs that dont require a and p as a prerequisite for the lpn program . I looked at the page of my communty college there is a 3 semester program and then a 5 semester program that in cludes a and p as a prerequisite what is the diffrence?
I've never heard of a program that has no A&P. I bet that the 5 semester program uses corequisites and the 3 semester program has prerequisites.
I don’t understand why someone would tell someone not to do something that would boost their pay by $10-$15per hr (New Jersey)… while focusing on becoming a RN
I’m sorry maybe I’m reading this wrong. Are you saying it’s $10-15/hr more to be an RN or you should be a LPN for the extra pay?
I think she means you can go ahead and do the LPN as you pursue RN.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I meant an average full time employee in my area makes between $11-$13 per hour why not go to school for a year to boost your pay by an additional $10per hr
& while your earning that go ahead and go for your RN
@@lovejoy4465 completely agree, sorry I did not understand.
Omg yes everytime i tell my friends that wanna be an rn i wanna be an lpn first they say alll the same shit that everyone does. Lollll u can always be an rn later: i can make money while i wait to get into an rn program, compared to wasting months waiting with a min wage job
Yes that wait was the main reason I went for the LPN 1st. It’s too hard to guess if you’re going to get in the ADN program and why not take the sure thing.
@@ChrisThedudenurse ya in july of this year i was ganna apply to an rn program at my school but they closed the applications due to covid :/ next time to apply is february of next year and we won't know if we got in til june!!!!! i said why wait months and months if i could be half way done with an lvn program already
@@amaliasafaryan4256 yeah and there is still that chance you wait all that time and still not get in.
@@ChrisThedudenurse most likely, since its like 800 people fighting for 30 seats (California) (used to be 40 seats, but they made the seats less due to covid) anyways thanks chris my dude nurse :p
Being an LPN in 2024 economy 🥴. I’m an RN, BSN and feel this 🍑beating.
It’s hard for everyone
lPN & RN are clearly 2 different things, but are partners, like an arm and hand. Ever heard a nurse practitioner dislike a RN for coexisting as a needed partner on the field?," for not having matching titles." You're getting somewhere that leads even more places you can explore on your time; It's obvious the pay difference varies on whereabouts, doesn't take from the high demand for nurses of all types and extreme demand for caregivers/cna. want to be LPN= Yes you can and will succeed!!!
Very well said.
I’ve been an LPN for 14 years and still do not have any desire to be an RN. ❤ I’ve never had an issue finding a job either.
And you probably never will have an issue finding a job.
I have some military benefits I want to use. I’m looking for an online program 😕 any suggestions ? I’m already a CCMA/CMAA so I’m not interested on those program.
Unfortunately I am unaware of any good online programs. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
@@ChrisThedudenurse I hope so! 😫 thank you though 😊
All the RNs where i work say I should just go and get my LPN first 😅
Well that’s not the norm
I’m a CNA and 33 years old and I I don’t wanna wait 4 years to become a RN.
If only more places were like California and that experience would go towards a nursing license.
Is it bad becoming an RN at age 37/38?
Or bad still being a cna at age 38?
Weigh your options.
You have nothing to lose.
At least try for lpn even though it’s still difficult to obtain.
@@Zee-ob1pe I’m becoming a EMT in 8 months
Do you think hospitals will bring them back with everything that is going on now? I'm applying to schools with an RN program, but I also plan on applying to the LPN program because I don't want to wait another year if I can't get into any of the RN programs. The LPN program also gives credit toward local RN schools.
Hospitals are already hiring LPN’s in many areas. You’ll also have the ability to get into a hospital system, so you may not be at a hospital but could be at an urgent care or a doctors office.
Same to me
I work with all RNs and when I tell them I wanna do the LVN program, they say don’t do it just go for RN. but I’m so tired of doing CNA work 😩
I don’t blame you. I was there myself, just ready to make more money with less patient care.
It’s up to you if you wanna go for LPN do it
Idk why RNs doesn’t like LPNs
@@venturajohn6473also same with doctors. Doctors done like RNs either. The higher ups always looks down on the lower levels and etc
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO.
You are welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Are you still an LPN?? I love lpns lol.. I won’t stop here but I wanna be an Lpn first.. I’ve worked as a cna for 3 years ! So I know how cnas feel! I want to experience it all.
Oh I’m in school now lol Graduate in April ☺️
Yes I am still a LPN and at the time being don’t plan on changing. You should go after it.
cam takes 6 month why do cam when u can do lan for extra few months ?
I’m not exactly sure what either one of these are
Plus medication technician is getting paid lpn in GA as we speak
That’s just an extra slap in the face. Pay someone the same who went through maybe 1/4 of what a LPN did.
@@ChrisThedudenurse yes I feel bad 😞 for them😢
Pay is not everything!
Very true.
Great video I’m currently in LPN school now
Thank you. I hope everything goes good, I know it’s hard but just hang in there.
What is the Pay difference between BSN and RN pay ?
In most cases there is no difference in pay.
I’m considering LVN 🎉
You should go for it.