CherokeeChick

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1. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

   CherokeeChick replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN/LVN

   I had thought of that. I'm a pretty timid person and am never shy about asking for help. I don't think that would be a problem. I always deferred to my RNs when I was an LPN.

2. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

   CherokeeChick replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't think I'd like the clinic environment. I worked in a physician's office for a short while, and didn't like it either.

3. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

   CherokeeChick replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much for all the quick responses. No, the paperwork wasn't the only thing I disliked about being an LPN. It was just very highly rated. Actually, I hated most of it, including passing meds, responding to codes, dealing with the doctors, ...

4. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

   CherokeeChick posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello, all. So glad I found this site. I know this isn't the norm, but it's a situation I've found myself in. I became an LPN in 1991 and worked for about 10 years. I totally became burned out due to the paperwork, 12 hour shifts, and ridiculously ...