why not go for RN?

[minnymi]

i've read several posts where LPNs are upset about either the RNs or the patients not viewing them as "real nurses."

the fact is this: if you are secure in your position then you wouldn't care. if you care enough to let it bother you and to post about it...then you care!

so...instead of trying to "change the way people view LPNs" why not just become a RN? seriously?

i got a bachelor's degree when i was a single mom....struggled the WHOLE time...and didn't even get a job at the end of it. went BACK to school to become a RN/BSN after all that...so the whole, "i don't have time to go to school because i have a family" excuse won't really answer my question. i didn't have time to go to school either...both times. that's why i woke up at 4am for 6 years straight and got my kids out of bed in order to get that RN title.

why don't you?

and if your answer IS that you "can't" then please don't complain about how lazy the RNs are or how much more they get paid, etc, etc....because you have NO IDEA what they may have done to get where they are or how much DEBT they have because of it.

thank goodness america is equal opportunity. go get YOURS!

[realnursealso/LPN, LPN]

The last time I checked this is the LVN/LPN corner. Can you explain why you would come here and say nasty things about LPN's? I am a totally confident LPN, with 32 years of experience, I don't need a degree to validate my career.

[minnymi]

The last time I checked this is the LVN/LPN corner. Can you explain why you would come here and say nasty things about LPN's? I am a totally confident LPN, with 32 years of experience, I don't need a degree to validate my career.

i don't recall saying a "nasty thing"

i remember asking why LPNs who say nasty things about RNs don't just become a RN?

again, if the shoe doesn't fit then don't wear it.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Since some strong emotions are flying around and some strong words are being exchanged, we're closing this thread for review.