So I have only been a LPN for 2 years now and I must say I am sick of it. Don't get me wrong, I love nursing and everything to do with Pt. care. I am really really interested in my work and do a lot of research on my own when I go home. Healthcare and the human body has always fascinated me and I have drive to be the best I can be at my job.
However I have to say it " I am sick of being a LPN" I am sick of having to defend my job and my knowledge. I am sick of being treated "lower than a RN" I am sick of Pt's or families asking "where is the RN" I am so sick feeling less than I am or could be. I don't want to to defend "LPN" anymore. I don't want to explain to anyone anymore that we are nurses too. I just want to hurry up and get back in school and get my BSN and the title RN so I can just relax and do my job and everyone will know that I am a nurse and I won't have to explain it to anyone.
Gaaa just have to wait 10 more months to start my bridge program. Seems like forever.
Do any of you feel like this sometimes to?