I am a senior in high school and I woiuld like to go into the healthcare field. I was thinking about not going to a traditional university and going to a school such as olympia college to get a degree in practical nursing. Is this a good idea?
2006-07-25 17:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by ashantiboy89 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Get a degree as an RN if you can. My mom has been an LPN for 30 years, and she gets dicked over constantly by certain rules hospitals have. Like many times LPNs can't sign for certain things, even if they are perfectly capable of doing it, they need to find an RN to sign stuff for them. They also get paid MUCH less in many hospitals. So just go for the RN degree if you can. It only requires a couple additional classes and will pay off in the long run. But either way, you should probably do it right after high school, then you can get certain grants and scholarships through the school. It's hard to get into college after taking a year off to do other things, even LPN programs like Vocational Schools. Go to college.
Good luck!!!!
2006-07-25 17:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
RNs are most respected in the nursing profession because they have a 4 year degree. LPNs have a 2 year degree and CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) have maybe 6 weeks of training and don't even have to graduate from high school or speak much English. Even more respected than RNs are Nurse Practitioners who can do nearly anything a doctor can do, under a doctor's supervision. That requires a 4 year nursing degree plus a master's degree. RN and Nurse Practitioners are well respected and good challenging career choices. You will pretty much always be able to get a job. The RNs I know are also bright, interesting, capable people who do an awesome job. Call the human resources department of your local hospital and ask what are the best nursing programs in your area. Go for the best, accredited program you can get into.
2006-07-25 17:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dakota 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Pennsylvania and when I want to the local unemployment office the lady there was telling me that a lot of medical institution(hospital, personal care places, retirement communities etc) will actually pay for your schooling to become a nurse but you have to sign a contract saying that you will work there for a certain number of years. I cant stand blood and sick people so it wasn't for me but I know alot of places are looking for nurses here.
2006-07-25 17:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by sweetyusa1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 00:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I've been a LPN for 20 years now and from experience I suggest you go to college for your RN. There is much more opportunity in it.
2006-07-25 17:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by cyndi_035 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋