Re: Any inactive LPN's?I am an inactive LPN. I have not worked since June of 2004. I have sarcoidosis. My condition has been well controlled for the past year. I said that if I went a year with no hospitalizations that I would look into returning to work. So, that is where I am at now. I believe that I have some limitations and definitely would not be a floor nurse. I am on immunosuppresants. I have been thinking maybe perhaps returning to the last place I worked.(If they will have me) I left on good terms, but I don't know if there are would be any openings. It was a psychiatric hospital.
But, first I am trying to build up my strength by working out at a gym. Or, my other option is to check out working in a doctor's office. And, specifically, a specialist. In fact, that is what my primary doctor recommended. I have even contemplated on getting my RN since there are more opportunities for RNs. But, probably more for ones that have had hospital experience. I am limited there. I have only worked in LTC briefly, and then went to Behavioral Health. I have been trying to do some research on refresher courses in my local area. I haven't found any in my area, and they seem to be so expensive. I was thinking just a few hundred dollars.
Another option that I was looking at was returning to school for addiction counseling. I have pre-req courses that I took for my RN schooling.(but did not complete program and transferred into practical nursing) But, I am already 50 and believe it would take too much time.
I am still paying for my school loans.
I really need to return to work for financial reasons. My husband is 59 and his wages are low. He does not want me to return to nursing because he is worried about my health. But, I have been stable.
So, I am looking into refresher courses, but cannot even find any locally. My license was just up for renewal last year. So, it has only been on inactive status for a year. I want the refresher course for my own sake. I worked in Ohio, last. I live in Pennsylvania. So, I am not sure what state I would even work in. I know in Ohio that LPNs must have 24 CEUs. In PA there is no state requirement.
I really just need a quick brush up.
Sorry for all the typos. I cannot get my spellcheck to work.
Also, sorry for being such a long post.
Re: Any inactive LPN's?
Re: Any inactive LPN's?
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