Nationwide, RN average salary in 2006 is $56,000. In the hospital setting, the national average for RN is about $59,000 in the same year. RN with BSN degree under their belt is receiving a whopping $76,000 a year a clinical specialist and $167,000 a chief nursing officer. Imagine yourself to be in such a position. LPN takes heart. You can get all of these by going to school online once you are LPN.
As a register nurse you will have more control over what you do every day. You can decide to work directly with patients or specialize for care in a specific industry. RN can also work in other areas such as forensic medicine helping to determine causes of death, legal consultant assisting lawyers in their cases. Job opportunities are limitless for RN.
It seems you have too many options, and it can overwhelm you. Take heart. It's very easy to decide which niche to go to. The key is to ask yourself if you are looking forward to being at work every day. If the answer is NO you need to try to find work in other areas of nursing.
Now a day with the shortage of nurses, many leading universities and colleges are making classes available online for LPN to further advancement in their nursing career. It is now also more convenience and quicker for LPN to attend classes at their convenience and in the comfort of their own home.
There are many ways in furthering nursing education. Each LPN must choose the one that best suits her lifestyle and life schedule. Programs are available on-line to bridge from LPN to ADRN or BSN.
Click here for accredited universities and colleges for your state. LPN online programs.
LPN to RN should give you 30 credit hours for your RN degree. Some schools require at least one year of LPN experience and a grade of C or better.
Check with your current employer to see if they can help you by allowing you to work different shifts in order to attend classes.
There are scholarships available in some states. Here are some LPN scholarship links to begin your search.
Once you work as LPN you will realize that the only way for you to further your take home pays and career freedom is to starting taking classes toward your RN or BSN. You can do it just by starting to take one class at a time. You need to make up your mind to do it. The sooner you start is the faster you will realize your dream.
The task is not going to be easy but you should not give up.
LPN is not always a follower. However, being an RN gives you the kind of freedom that LPN doesn't have. RN can perform skills and tasks that LPN is not allowed and not to mention you can bring home almost double your current salary.
Becoming RN is not going to be easy, but if you make up your mind you can do it. You may have to search all available avenues, apply for all scholarships and accept the best offer.