Cheaper But Is It Worth It??

I have been struggling with figuring out if LPN is even worth? My family members say go straight for RN but easier said then done. Time is my biggest issue. I have a
2 yr old & I am the sole provider. I NEED to work full time to receive full benefits & pay. I'm hesitant about taking a loan out for the cost nursing school, I've worked hard to be debt free & loans raise concerns. Any advice on the cost & schedule differences. I'm currently a CNA & desperately want to transition. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
i went to an adult school that had a lpn program and qualify for a pell grant that pay for school , i work full time to pay bills , attended school 3-day per week for abotu 20 months, do some research w/any programs or talk to a school counselor they will help you better. good luck
It sounds to me like LPN school would be perfect for you and maybe your employer would kick in some money for school. In a year you could be working as an LPN and then continue on if you want to work toward your RN. I respect the need and admire your desire to continue working. It is wise not to get yourself way in debt to acheive this goal, imo. I and many of my friends have worked 30+ hours a week all through school.
I say go for the RN. The ADN program at the Comm. College near me qualifies people as LVNs half way though the RN program anyway. If you are serious about being an RN, student loans are not bad debt at all. Plus intrest rates are really dropping b/c the economy is doing poorly. So your loan rate will probably be really cheap.There are many, many more opportunities as an RN.
I think you need to look at a variety of factors. How long will it take to get in to either program? Will your current employer provide tuition reimbursement or any other assistance? How are the classes and clinicals scheduled? What are the costs involved? Get all the information about all your options, and sit down with someone you trust to help you sort things out. LPN first vs. straight to RN really depends a lot on the particulars of your individual situation. Good luck in whatever you do.
I was an LPN for a few years. I wanted to do more and travel. As a LPN, I was lucky to get into a good nursing home. I worked and went back for my RN. Never regretted it once. Now I am traveling and looking forward to the next area...Either way. Do what you think is best for you and your family. I can't remember a nurse that went hungry?? Can you.
Quote from GavsmomI have been struggling with figuring out if LPN is even worth? My family members say go straight for RN but easier said then done. Time is my biggest issue. I have a 2 yr old & I am the sole provider. I NEED to work full time to receive full benefits & pay. I'm hesitant about taking a loan out for the cost nursing school, I've worked hard to be debt free & loans raise concerns. Any advice on the cost & schedule differences. I'm currently a CNA & desperately want to transition. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!
You need to investigate how competitive the RN programs are, the job outlook for LPNs in your area, money, and how deeply interested you really are in nursing. As another poster said, it is rare to see nurses going hungry. Of course, personally, I do not see an LPN program being a waste of time (since I am one, and don't intend to be an RN), but there are more reasons for that...you get to see if you can keep up with intense studying, you will see if nursing is really for you, most programs are shorter, so, you can get out into the workforce quicker and it is an honorable living.Just see what the job market is like for LPNs in your side of the world. I do hear in this site that some areas do not use LPNs in hospitals anymore, or that long term care is the only option for LPNs. NO ONE wants to spend the time, energy and finances into a career that has no mobility for them. My area is not that way, at least not at this time. Good luck!