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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, instead of nursing what about OT?   Don't they have associate degree programs where you'd become an occupational therapist assistant?  I would bet that more families would appreciate that (and pay you better) than an LPN.  Plus, it would help you out in your interest in early intervention.  [/quote]

I have thought about it but I already have an associates degree and I'm working on my BA. I was only considering LPN because I'd only have to take four extra classes.[/quote]

Ah ok that makes sense.  I'm the RN who posted above (and to the other posters, no, I'm not trying to shun her for getting more education).   I don't think getting the LPN can hurt if you can handle the extra classes/still be able to work/then study for the boards.   If anything, it gives you a fall back in the future if your plans change.   But since you love learning, I'd go back and get my associates in OT.  Getting your ADN (and then becoming an RN) will cancel out your LPN.  So, if you really want to go back to college after your BA, it probably makes sense to go into OT.  Plus, it sets you up in the future if you want to go on to get your Masters in OT.   Anyways, just my two cents.  [/quote]

Thank you for advice, it's been difficult focusing on just one single career path because I love everything. I know I'll end up a life long learner. My AS and BA are not related to nursing at all but I have so many random classes that it just so happens that going into a lpn program will be quick. My college has a program that allows credit for CNA-LPN, LPN-ADN and ADN-BSN, so it wouldn't be a waste, I'd just wouldn't have to take Nursing I if I decided to further my education. I'm looking into OT now to see if any courses I'm taking for my special education BA will transfer into that program. I wouldn't mind tacting on another year in order to get two BAs.[/quote]

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