Bobs

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1. Nursing shortages, Baby boomers and the immigrant nurse Part 2

   Bobs replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   I noticed that no one seems to talk about all the LPN's who have been pushed-out of the hospitals and other acute care settings as a result of the 'domino effect' of imported nurses and hospitals seeking so-called "magnate status." The side effect fo...

2. Michigan: Does anyone know of a LPN or RN ADN program with no wait or that is free

   Bobs replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   Check out the military. Of course there will be a catch if you even qualify. The catch? You owe them years of service.

3. discouraged LPN in LTC

   Bobs replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sounds typical! I believe your problem lies more with the 'system'than with yourself. I've only been an LPN for a short time; however, it seems apparent that LPN's are an abused class of nurses. Medication errors are inevitable with such a heavy load...

4. Is this a trend?

   Bobs posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Last week, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in East Patchogue, NY laid off 80 LPN's with the notices timed to hit after the Memorial Day Weekend began! Is this happening nationwide? Are LPN's really second class nurses?