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.
Find a Registered Nursing program in your state. Licensed practical nurses (LPN) have about a year of nursing education, often culminating in a certificate. A minority complete longer programs and walk away with a degree â often an Associate of Applied Science (AAS). Find an LPN or LVN program in your state. The role of an LPN is, as the name suggests, practical.