How to Answer: Have you ever considered going back to school to further your LPN certificate into a degree?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Licensed Practical Nurse job interview.
20. Have you ever considered going back to school to further your LPN certificate into a degree?
How to Answer
One of the great things about working in the nursing field is that there are few limits to the number of specialties you can explore. Also, obtaining a higher degree in a healthcare specialty allows many nurses to pursue their dreams of higher education without sacrificing their love for their chosen field.
The interviewer may ask this for more than one reason. Some employers offer incentives for employees who qualify to go back to school. Other employers like to know what your educational goals are. This way, they can place you in a position of mutual benefit, allowing you to pursue your most meaningful career goals. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong answer to this question. If you desire to remain an LPN and gain knowledge related to being a Licensed Practical Nurse, that is more than okay!
Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020
Entry Level
"I have always wanted to be a nurse. I chose to become an LPN first so that I could get the experience of direct patient care and to perfect my skills. I have considered, after about five years, that I may go to school part-time and work toward my RN degree. However, that is not something that I have decided on for sure."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019
Answer Example
"At different times, I have considered furthering my education in the nursing field. However, right now, I am content with where I am in my career. I enjoy the hands-on care that I can give to my patients as an LPN. While there may come a time when I decide to go back to school, I don't foresee that in the immediate future."
Written by Heather Douglass on February 16th, 2020
Experienced
"I never considered going back to school to get a higher degree. Many of the people I went to nursing school with did go back and obtain their RN degrees. For me, though, I enjoy the role of being a caregiver to my patients without having to work on the administrative end. It takes all of us to make a good team, and I am happy with the choice I made to become an LPN."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019