Any advice for becoming a Vocational Nurse?

Some of us can't get directly into an RN program as we have kids, family, didn't do so well in high school etc. I am getting ready to graduate from an LPN program. Yes LPN's make less than an RN as RN's have a wider scope of practice but LPN is a great way to start out. Many colleges actually have an LPN-RN bridge program that allows you to skip the nursing skills that you already have. Being an LPN also gives you more points on your application to an RN program as a lot of schools operate on the "points system". I wouldn't do the CNA thing because like the PP stated it won't help you with your RN but you could work as an LPN and make a decent living while in school for your RN. An LPN is still a nurse and if nursing is what you want to do then it is a great place to start! If you are able to start directly with RN that would be wonderful! But a lot of RN programs are so competitive and have long wait lists. So it is up to you! But there is nothing wrong with starting as an LPN! Good luck with whatever you decide!!!!!!!