This stage â when the damage cannot be reversed â is called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to a number of complications, including liver cancer. In some people, the symptoms of cirrhosis may be the first signs of liver disease. You may bleed or bruise easily. Water may build up in your legs and/or abdomen. Your skin and eyes may take on a yellow color, a condition called jaundice.
If you decide you want to become a registered nurse (RN) in the future, you'll need to earn either an associate's (LPN-to-RN) or bachelor's degree (LP-to-BSN), but your LPN training will count as credit toward your degree. You can find a brief description of each option below.achelor's Degree Programs. For an LPN/LVN looking to become an RN, you have the option to enroll in an LPN-to-BSN program which is geared specifically for LPNs and take about three years. Schools offering these programs tend to focus on nursing courses where students learn better leadership skills.
Registered Nurse Education. Anyone aspiring to work as a labor and delivery nurse must first become a registered nurse, according to the Education Portal website. Begin by enrolling in one of three avenues to become a nurse -- a diploma program, associateâs degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing. Diploma programs, usually based in hospitals, are becoming less common. Sometimes, a licensed practical nurse may take a diploma program to become an RN.