athenaspell2

athenaspell2 has 33 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics, Case Management, Administrat.

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1. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

   athenaspell2 replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN/LVN

   LPNs are nurses who do not hold a degree. ( unless they attend college for another discipline and this can make a huge difference ). RN classes are much more in depth than LPN. Im an LPN; ( 33 years worth) with two college degree's and also finishing...

2. When a supervisor forbids you

   athenaspell2 replied to I<3H2O's topic in Management

   Id take it a step above in a gracious way... A supervisor needs to be 100% approachable and open. No despots should be in leadership roles. Where do these people come from ????

3. Needing to Interview a DON Nurse Leader

   athenaspell2 replied to NurseNancy88's topic in Management

   Leadership style is leading by example and being a servant to those on my team. Steps I took ? Years of experience and understanding the real needs of people and the value each co worker holds. Biggest challenge as a leader ? Learning to be a better ...

4. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wasnt devaluing at all... There is a difference between devaluing and differentiating... Emphasis and focus were different back in my day or at least in my state..... Today we are seeing many changes... Personally I would like to see educational refo...

5. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank You Dear... Yes ! Go now and get it done .. There are many options out there...

6. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yes they do... But the emphasis today in nursing is management for a good majority of RNs and bedside for LPNs... Thats all I meant. Things have evolved...from back in the day...

7. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   The good Ole Commonwealth of PA

8. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Smiles are the beginning of showing value to others... Without them life is a bit mundane.

9. LPN making 70,000 a year

   athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   The context of my post was emphasis... Back in my day experience was valued more than education...I guess I realize things have changed in LPN school but I prefer a combinational advancement... Id like to see nurses be accommodated more easily.. We h...

10. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

    I understand that.. But Training is not a bad word.... It goes along with experience...

11. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

    WoW ! What a misunderstanding... Why are you guys so insulted and taking my posts WAY out into left field... No wonder nursing cannot move ahead educationally into new areas... I was trained and educated too.. But you would need to attend RN level cl...

12. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

    last post was meant for person above

13. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

    Please see my new post under the same header... smiles. I in no way would devalue any nurse ! We are all a team.. I meant training emphasis! smiles. Being in nurse leadership does and should not bring less value upon anyone. LPNs recieve mainly bedsi...

14. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

    When I said LPNs have "the bedside nursing arena" what I was defining was the training emphasis. LPNs receive more of a Practical Nursing emphasis ..than what an RN may obtain. I would in no way devalue anyone in our profession. I did not receive an ...

15. LPN making 70,000 a year

    athenaspell2 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I almost have my RN and have been an LPN for 33 years. I have been doing case management for the last 7 years and now am accepting a position as a director of nursing in a personal care facility. I also hold a BA degree. I make 70,000 a year with bon...