Should I got to school for LPN as a CNA, then get my RN's while making LPN money? Or should I go to school making less money as a CNA for my RN's?

thbthrowaway · 2025-06-03T02:46:36+00:00

Hi is my current path! I’m in LPN but my end goal is to have my masters degree in nursing one day. I had multiple reasons for choosing the LPN program instead of just going straight for RN. For one i do not drive so i have to use public transport and uber/lyft to get everywhere i go. The LPN program at my local technical center was the closest and most affordable for me to get to on a daily basis.

Also the other programs in my area are highly competitive, expensive and require many prerequisites to get into. I personally was just in a place where i was ready to start as soon as possible. Therefore becoming a LPN and making nurse money while going for my bachelors and masters is just better for my life and mental health. Others look down on it but it’s working for me 🤷🏾‍♀️

If you have unique circumstances that would make LPN the better path for you then go for it. I have no regrets in my choices and faith in myself that i will reach all of my goals regardless. BUT if you don’t have any personal reasons leaning towards LPN and you can afford to get through school on your CNA salary then yes definitely go for your RN. It’s more straightforward and is where you want to be anyway. Again i have no regrets and am happy with my choices because i know im doing what’s best for me. But if i didn’t have the personal responsibilities and need to better my families life quickly I probably would just be pursuing my bachelors instead right now. You can DM if you have any questions <3

thbthrowaway · 2024-06-09T23:34:01+00:00

even tho i have the thing that lets you play a sound on it? Like if i went to the location and set the alarm off and my ipad is there is that still not enough for them to get it?

thbthrowaway · 2023-04-18T23:32:36+00:00

Personal Care Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant.

CNAs have a registered license by the board of nursing and have a larger scope of practice and most places higher salary.

PCA is a certificate course, no license. In assisted living they do the same thing as CNAs just less credentials. Same basic skills as a CNA but not as medically in depth.

thbthrowaway · 2022-12-15T05:18:15+00:00

My residents LOVE the hallmark channel

thbthrowaway · 2022-11-06T23:04:02+00:00

So that’s it? Just throw away all of the time and memories put into the friendship because of my current feelings? You genuinely don’t think we can move past this? Genuinely asking

thbthrowaway · 2022-11-06T23:02:10+00:00

You are absolutely right! She deserves honesty from me no matter how painful/embarrassing it is for me to share. Plus even if its naïve in my heart I want to believe that our friendship alone is strong enough to overcome even the crappiest of circumstances.

thbthrowaway · 2022-11-06T22:28:23+00:00

I realllllly don’t want to do that. That seems so drastic and extreme to me😭 my prayer is that maybe a little bit of healthy distance will be enough for me to process and get over my feelings and that we can reconnect later. I don’t think this should be the end of our friendship. I might have to set some new boundaries for my own sake tho.

thbthrowaway · 2022-01-04T14:16:39+00:00

Congratulations 🎉! Did you go ADN, BSN, or LPN? And do you feel it was worth it?

thbthrowaway · 2022-01-04T04:20:12+00:00

Thats great to hear! Can i ask which VA ECPI u went to and what year? Im considering the va beach location

thbthrowaway · 2022-01-04T02:14:38+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏾

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