Lark Pogue

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1. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   This is a subject I have thought about but did not bring up because it opens a whole new can of worms. I am truly wondering if there will be a place for LVNs in the future, and if someone will realize that the education might not get them jobs, and s...

2. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   Oh....Duh to me.

3. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   Three additional years of education.

4. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   Glycerin82: This is an excellent reply. Thank you for your honesty.

5. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are apparently one of the trained and conscientious MAs. I mainly refer to people who work the front desk and are moved to MA positions, or get hired in some other way rather than by going to MA training. There are many in my area. The main thing...

6. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   You should care if a MA is called a nurse, or if a nurse is called a doctor. I am glad you have good MAs, many are very good, and some have good training. I have never heard of a two year program for MAs. Where is that? This is not a matter of jealo...

7. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue replied to Lark Pogue's topic in LPN/LVN

   What is a LON? I don't think most RNs say this about LVNs, but of course there is a big difference in the education of a RN vs a LVN. Would you think it rude if I complained that a LVN was calling her or himself a doctor?

8. Don't Call Them Nurses!

   Lark Pogue posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   The majority of doctors in my area refer to their medical assistants as nurses. I feel this is no different than calling a PA a doctor. Most medical offices do not hire LVNs any more, and MAs are used just like LVNs were/are. I recently received a fl...