Disadvantages of LPN

[@kierabrown161]

lpn path worked for me. I was hired on med surg floor and they will be providing my IV certification and paying for my RN school for me. I can PRN with them once Im in RN school. Win-win for me

[@idalmarislopez6848]

Wao that's great

[@jhonadelacruz8049]

Hello what school and state?

[@BornToBeFamed]

PRN for the win!!!

[@crystalmora9441]

I'm not going back 😆 School was to much stress for me. And when it became finals I had chest pains. I'll stay an LPN. I hated nursing school!! No life and constant studying.

[@Brithenurse]

😂😂😂 I felt this in my soul!

[@tanyesharaymore2901]

Omg nursing school is tuffffff why are they like this im going thru it now

[@mcbatetens]

McDonald's is hiring ❤

[@bronxbomber80]

I love school, it's difficult, but things can be done with detail planning. That's how I made it with working full time during the day, and full time student during the afternoon to late evening, plus dealing with my young son from Bronx to Brooklyn 4 times a week. GET THOSE SKILLS!

[@priscilladuarte6324]

First year as an LPN/LVN I made 70k new grad

[@Brithenurse]

Were you a full time employee? Or did you travel?

[@thatssodess442]

How?

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

Lying like a mofo

[@isbsjxbxns]

@roxannel6484probably california. in the bay area starting pay for lvns are $34 an hour for new grads. more than enough to live out here. i don’t know why more people are becoming lvns out here

[@diamondstarr6677]

@roxannel6484😅😂😂

[@nursereesey2495]

This is my 1st year as a LPN. I’m so glad I did this path but the pressure to go back is real bc I want more opportunities.

[@Accuracy_96]

LPN/RN is all about your skill. I tell anyone to get into the field. I teach RN’s all the time how to draw IV’s. I know too many LPN’s that get paid more than RN’s because of the skill

[@Brithenurse]

I agree, I’ve seen LPNs many times get a heavy patient load and get through the shift without breaking a sweat!

[@msdevon311]

Yessss! My brain is constantly spinning with all the research I’ve done between LPN, RN, bridge programs, etc. One thing I found is that in my city, you have to work for one year as an LPN before you can even apply to the university RN,BSN program!

[@Brithenurse]

What decision are you leaning toward if you don’t mind me asking?

[@anaissparra2292]

do lvn to rn but associates its 6 mo experience before applying unlike a year

[@kimberlyk871]

If you truly want the Rn please go back ……you will always revisit the feeling….just make sure you are ready mentally and financially to do so….I have been a lpn for 8 years with me having a bachelors degree I have definitely gained experience in managerial roles but the increase in pay makes it harder to go back to RN school knowing you will have an initial pay cut but depending on what you want it will be worth it in the end

[@hiddendragon1001]

I made 102k as a LPN. But I work 80hrs a week

[@baviks]

not worth it if ur working 80hrs a week

[@debbY100]

That’s around $26 an hour.

[@ricardorodriguesrr18]

I made 122k last year working 32 hour one week and 48 on the other week. 2 16 shifts week1 and 3 16 h shift week 2. This year ill make around 90k because il be only working 2 16hours every week because I'm in school now

[@frankiedee3122]

Currently I’m a CNA in a hospital here in Maryland . I’m pursuing my ADN-RN at a community college. The community college also has a partnership with the University which allows me to work on my BSN while I’m working on my ADN. Good thing about this is my job is paying for my tuition plus offering me tuition assistance. Also after graduation and I get my RN, I’ll do my time in the Residency program. I’m,really blessed to be a part of an organization that cares about career advancement because they care about educational growth as well. My ultimate goal tho is to become a nurse practitioner

[@Brithenurse]

Congratulations! You’re smart for taking advantage of the opportunity, I pray everything goes smoothly for you!

[@frankiedee3122]

@@Brithenurse I appreciate you 🤗

[@sweetiepie4328]

Relax girl. It's oknto cry..we are here for you. You been there for us. Let it out babe. Cry that good cry that brings fit relief.

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

I hate being a LPN. The pressure is real. And tbh I don’t wanna go back because I love nursing. Cause tbh being a nurse has made me hate it. I am only anxious to go back because I feel like I am stuck. Like stuck wage wise opportunity wise we are limited. And livin in the northern east coast the cost of living is insane. Also us LPNs are not given grace. People look down on us. I can count how many times I’ve been at an assignment and was asked by people who were only school aids asking me what kind of nurse am I and if I was a HHA. It’s highly offensive that if I am a nurse you need to know which one I am because you want to know how you should treat me. Not to mention the jobs don’t be wanting to pay us. Unfortunately, I can’t go back because now we have to be Covid Vaccinated. My college is offering the bridge program and the lady who is runnin the program (or so I think that’s who she was) told me that if I am not vaccinated the program is not for me.. she didn’t even offer me to come back when I decided to get vaccinated she simply said if you are not vaccinated then this program is not for you. Am I canceling your appointment? After hearing her say that I came to the conclusion that maybe nursing isn’t. Cause now all I’ve come across is people in charge who are not understanding.

[@piccolopete8747]

Ugh that's so frustrating, I'm sorry. My biggest fear is not being able to make it through nursing school because I don't want to get the covid vaccine. I'm willing to make whatever accommodations necessary but it really feels like you are unwelcome if you are not vaccinated, and hearing your experience made me even more doubtful that I can succeed in this field.

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

@piccolopete8747 Yup that’s exactly how I felt. Unwelcomed. So I said you know what it’s time I find a different career cause I do not like being nurse.

[@piccolopete8747]

@@KeyaReneeMonroe I wish you the best and hope you can find a career that you enjoy and feel appreciated in. Do you have any ideas of what you'd rather do? Again I'm sorry that you experienced that.

[@jaybell8587]

Most of these aren’t really disadvantages. You have to study, take many test and you have to go to school. Like you said it is what it is. Finding a full time job might be the hardest thing (besides school)

[@Brithenurse]

Yeah that’s true, and I think it depends on location on how hard it is to find a ft job because in GA I get calls and e-mails everyday about LPN being needed lol

[@joemainecarter1373]

she's pretty.

[@jbiz979]

It really depends on what you want in life. If you want work life balance than nursing isn’t for you period. You can be an LVN put in those 60 hours a week and make 6 figures. If you need an expanded lifestyle than you can be an RN work them 60 hours and get the mini mansion you really can’t afford and never retire. So in essence just do what makes it work for you but there’s no 1 fits all solution it’s gonna be trade offs. You got ppl who are doing well that are mechanics because they have no debt they’ve been invested since their 20s and they keep their lifestyle below their means. Also yall got to take into consideration nursing can be a physically and mentally taxing career and most of us will probably be taking out a lot of debt to get that RN and if you’re young cool you got plenty of time to pay that debt off

[@aquaearthnfirequ_pinsnsavi1721]

I just went in blind. Graduated after 3 years working my ass off! I thought I was going to lose my mind!! Once I get closer to the finish line I don't know what I was thinking but I just knew I. Oh I just knew I had to go on but also in Illinois they weeded out LPNs working at hospitals and I had worked at the hospital for 5 years. At that point starting from the human resources department and working my way up. I had my child two jobs and school consume me. I lost my relationship. My son started calling my mom mom because I never got to see him broke my heart but I decided to keep going and didn't take a break for in between summer when I got accepted into the RM program so that I can continue working at the hospital and I think most of that was listening to Peers, not myself. I regret it because I burned out and quit my second semester of RN School. My grandma started to decline and so did I so I was forced to make a choice be there for her or to go to school. I still struggle and cry because of the events that happened. Weighs heavy on my heart. And I graduated in 2010. I work as lpn and one nursing home and two senior living homes and I knew that wasn't what I wanted. I was not my plan. I didn't like it. I wasn't going in to prolong lives and to inject morphine. I wanted to save lives. By the time my second child can, I had started to get my bachelor's and my local college and I actually left the day I had him in the hospital for a job interview for the state walked in the heat and come find out that it was put on hold. I was devastated. So I went to school continue working as a CNA. As for my boss, she encouraged me to continue to go to school, but when I did she made promises to find me a hand shifts that they had opened in certain areas of the hospital. But when it was all said and done, her smart remark was "just because you're an LPN doesn't mean you can work as one!" That hit me hard 😭 I was so proud of myself because I work so hard so exhausted. I was going to go crazy before I became a nurse. I didn't graduate high school. I had stillborn baby when I was 16 dropped out. But got my GED the month in almost two the day I was supposed to graduate. And then was undecided for too long during my community college days. I learned a lot . And a lot of it's beneficial to me now. But I don't have any money to go back to school nor do I have the money or the means or the I'm not eager. I'm not hungry for it. I do renew my license which is due on the 31st which is why I caught this video looking for CEUs I have to pay for, Ugh plus the increase fees for f****** license. So I guess bottom line is if I had to do it over again I wouldn't have chosen LPN. Now that I know what I know now. I love. I love love. I love all the people that I met. Taking care of people is my thing but not in that capacity. Sorry to be so long winded. Felt good to get that off my chest. 💯❤️

[@Brithenurse]

Wow! You endured so much and still came out on top, I’m genuine inspired. And I’m feeling the same way honestly, I was going to take 2 pre reqs that I needs this spring for the RN program and idk if I want to go yet and spend the time or money.

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

I agree with you. On everything! I wish I have done my RN first.

[@RidaBonita]

I’m working on getting RN, one and done. I ain’t got time to keep going through school. I think it comes down to the individual person, and their reasons.

[@Brithenurse]

congrats and I agree!

[@julesjma]

PLEASE skip the LPN. As an LPN of 30 years....we are NOT respected, appreciated or even considered nurses. I have worked every area possible. GET YOUR RN. Don' t waste your time.

[@gratefullandblessed0135]

Really I’ve heard ppl talk good about lpn

[@Brithenurse]

Yes it’s definitely challenging to have to explain what you do all the time

[@SarahTruth-kx3ld]

This is so sad, I'm a LPN but I feel like it's so true 😢

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

@juletaurus SOOOO TRUE!!

[@0206-b8z]

I will take heed to the advice ty

[@rollingstonelove3982]

I’m not gone lie I love the message hun but the video and you itself is hilarious 😂 😂❤❤

[@aquaearthnfirequ_pinsnsavi1721]

I feel you about feeling like you have to go back! It hard work!! And it's a sacrifice!! It's more student loans. I understand wanting to just bask in the fruits of your labor. Actually seeing that your hard work was worth it.

[@Brithenurse]

Right and I think it’s sometimes insensitive to ask LPN’s when they are going back because everyone can’t go back because life won’t allow it.

[@latashabradley6581]

You were a big help Thank you! I like your smile

[@Brithenurse]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@livingwithbipolardisorder-7339]

if you’re in GA, I’ve actually found quite a bit of LPN to RN programs, but I don’t know where you live at in GA so it could be different for you.

[@Brithenurse]

Yes there are a lot it’s just the population here makes everything so competitive

[@80sgirlwhamduran]

Edit, edit, edit the videos. Dead air needs to be cut.

[@Brithenurse]

Thanks for the feedback

[@peter_knowz_lifting]

Get tot the point already. Geez Louis smh.

[@Brithenurse]

lol thanks for the view 😊

[@danniehawk3392]

I was in. the RN program, but my school closed so I had to challenge the LPN test. In Florida and California if you get so far and are in RN school. they will allow you to challenge the. LPN test.

[@zeustheentertainer]

I can’t even focus on the video o my fucin god 😍😍😍🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@zeustheentertainer]

@Thomas George yeah are u???

[@BLOXYCOLA00]

I don’t know if I want to go through the stress of clinical and check offs. Terrified

[@Brithenurse]

Once you get through it you don’t have to do it again! Lol

[@ADoll-hl8gb]

Who is mrs sophia ?please drop her info

[@BigMaine313]

The editing is hilarious lol

[@Brithenurse]

Is it that bad? Lol

[@shanslifestyle8137]

That’s what pushed me to watch it even more. ❤

[@miriamamaya3884]

I actually like that she’s being her self… is not easy making a video and don’t think she’s getting paid for this…

[@kennyGray-z3y]

You should have been way more prepared before you made this video

[@Brithenurse]

Guess I better keep my day job

[@kennyGray-z3y]

@@Brithenurse lol, never give up keep trying

[@NurseLeeLee]

Yeah it’s a lot of pausing

[@Nurse33]

Lpn 78,000.

[@Brithenurse]

Salary? I’m impressed

[@Brithenurse]

What’s your specialty?

[@natural3378]

Not true. I’m an RN, that is not true

[@AlexisStarjai]

@@natural3378 There are LPNs who earn $100,000. As a new grad I will be making $35 an hour as a new grad LPN!

[@tanyesharaymore2901]

Omg I’m in the lpn program now and idk how I’m gonna go back for rn but I kno I have too but omg this is hard too lpn school is tuff

[@Brithenurse]

Yes, but I hear that once you get your Lpn getting your rn is a breeze

[@jadap6161]

keke palmer twinnnn

[@Brithenurse]

lol, I’ve heard this a few times

[@mcbatetens]

Don't like school? McDonald's is hiring ❤

[@Brithenurse]

Well tell that to the thousands of ppl that wish they could go but can’t afford to. Or to the ppl that have no choice but to take care of their sick family members. Some people don’t have the luxury to not attend school just because they simply “don’t like it”. Have a great day. ❤️

[@Ultrarock369]

not listening to a..

[@punk_babe88]

So, I'm really interested in applying for an LPN program. I have tattoos I can cover, but my ears are stretched. Would this be a deal breaker for me being accepted into the program? I already work for St lukes in a different field but don't know about the healthcare field being accepting.

[@Brithenurse]

Hey I think if you have them plugged it might not be a problem but they should tell you at the nursing info session . I’ve seen tattoos and stretched ears almost everywhere I’ve worked.

[@punk_babe88]

@Bri The Nurse thank you. I did check with the program and she told me it's not an issue for them but during clinicals it may be requested they are removed. So that's hopeful!

[@Brithenurse]

@@punk_babe88 with today’s nursing shortage the last thing they should be worried about is some stretched ears lol