What is LPN and RN?

CNA's, LPN's & RN's: Could you tell me what motivated you to be a CNA, LPN, RN?

• I have never been very clear on what I wanted to do. I graduated high school in 2004, went to college, took general college credits, left school, had 2 kids, I'm due for my 3rd baby in August and I am determined to finish school whatever it takes. I just want to know what motivated you to go into this field. Personally, I am and always will be a caregiver. I love taking care of others, mentally, physically, sentimentally, etc...I just have not believed in myself enough to believe that I can make it in a career like this. I know it's difficult to be an RN but ultimately I think I want to become one. I have worked at a hospital before registering people into the Procedure Center and I loved the idea of working in the PACU as a nurse, but in the past I didn't have the support system I needed so I got discouraged. Now my support system is stronger and I have a good partner who will help me go through school and with the kids. I want to know what motivated you, what being a CNA, LPN and RN is like (not their job duties) but how you feel as you do your work every day. How was it going to school? TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE!! I WANT TO KNOW IT ALL. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

• Answer:

  I think nursing is either you love it or hate it, and you need to love it or you won't be a great nurse. CNA = a better paid maid. It is a dead end job and there aren't much skill required. If you are young you def want to go for something harder like LPN or RN The money motivate me as well. If i work hard enough and get promote i can earn something like 90k a year (as a head nurse) that's pretty good income