Is getting a practical nursing diploma worth is?

Answer 1

Absolutely! Pursuing a degree of any type is nursing always pays off if you're interested in providing care and support to people during times of illness. Yes, the LPN does practice under the direction of the RN, however there are many rewards to becoming an LPN such as the satisfaction of knowing you've helped someone. Jobs for LPN's include doctors offices, post-acute care, home health and community care, outpatient surgical care centers, and others. In today's healthcare environment, there are many "bridge" programs should you wish to pursue a further degree beyond the PN. Nursing schools offer a "bridge" to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), if you're already an LPN. You receive credit for the work you completed in your PN program, and then complete the requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing. Also, many nursing schools have a "bridge" from the ADN to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The best thing about these programs is you can work while you're pursuing a new degree (although it may be hard for you to work full-time), and many schools allow you to earn your degree online. I've worked with nurses who began their careers as certified nurses aides (CNA's), then moved on to the LPN program. From there, the LPN's returned to college to pursue an Associate and/or a Bachelor degree in nursing. So you have a choice: start a path to the LPN then progress to an RN or, as many LPN's do, remain an LPN and enjoy your career!