LVN specialty certification

I've worked in LTC for seven years, two as an LVN. I don't plan to get my RN, but I would like to specialize in gerontology. Does anyone know of a specialty certification open to LVNs? Thanks

I almost forgot....here is one for LTC certification:

http://www.napnes.org/certifications/ltc.htm


And, don't forget to obtain certification in BLS and ACLS. These added certifications make you more attractive when marketing yourself.

They also offer a Pharm certification as well.

Here is a list of other certs,too, txspadequeen.

http://ddna.bluestep.net/shared/custompage/custompage.jsp?_event=view&_id=445505_c_sU127840_s _i133746 Developmental Disabilities (DDS) for RN/LPN

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/laborspt.html clinical labor support specialist (CCLSS) for RN/LPN

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_doula.html certified labor doula (CD) for LPN/RN


http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_breas.html certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) for RN/LPN

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/fitness.html certified prenatal/postnatal fitness instructor for RN/LPN

Good Grief ,I had no idea!!!!

Yeah, isn't that good, txspadequeen? I think it is a great idea for nurses to seek certification.

I am sure there are others. I need to look for some more. Those are ones I knew of already.

I wanted to do the Geri cert, but I cannot afford it right now. Thanks for posting these. I didnt realize LVN's had this many opportunities for certs.

When I taught the PN program, I always encouraged my nurses to seek certification. Not too many are aware of the many opportunities for this.