Bitter boss and coworkers due to change in title lpn to rn

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Dec 22, 2008

Hey, stop shouting!

I recently became an RN after having first been an LPN. I discovered that there are those who will envy you and claim that they want to do it, too, and don't; and those who will mock you.

FeFe23 RN · Dec 22, 2008

Well Keymonne, unfortunately you will find people with this negative mindset in any setting! Just make them your motivators... It is not your problem if they can't deal with your success!... Please don't worry, and keep it moving!!

Jules A, MSN · Dec 23, 2008

It is a shame they aren't supportive but truthfully I wouldn't have given them six months worth of notice. Of course they aren't going to be invested in you because they know you are leaving and you don't sound very positive about the facility. The only experience I have is going from LPN to RN but staying at the same place and everyone was very supportive. Your post really sounds angry and this should be a stressful but happy time. Maybe you should look for a new job now that you would like to keep after you get your RN? Life is too short, imo.

KEYMONNEE · Dec 23, 2008

Well said, i am keeping it moving that's what the severe animosity is about, i guess they are all drinking haterade... {smile} hee, hee, hee...

tommyw1016 · Dec 23, 2008

I applaud anyone who returns to school to better themselves which increases their self esteem and self worth. Just remember, it is not what they do, but what you do that will over shadow negative behavior by others. If one of your old friends tell you ' you are just like me,' smile then countinue to study hard, pass your tests; and when you graduate, thank them for encouraging you to acheive your dream. You don't have to become vindictive, just provide encouragement and hope and you will receive a new level of respect from even those "who wish you well and hope you fail." Good luck.

tommyw1016

Lovely_RN, MSN · Dec 23, 2008

You have to brush your shoulders off and don't let them get to you! I have only been an LPN and an employee of my facility for 11 months and I get grief from some of my co-workers. I didn't want to tell anyone that I am in school for my RN but I work in a small place and when I requested my schedule so that I could work around school the news traveled fast. Some of the more experienced LPNs were actually P.Od with me because they have been LPNs for years and they feel that I should put in my time before going after the RN. (Like there is some rule about moving on within a certain time frame) I even had a CNA tell me that once I get my RN that "they will kick me out of here" :chuckle I responded "Um O.K, I think I'll be able to manage just fine but thanks for your well wishes. :smokin:

I just do my job to the best of my abilities and shake off the haters. I love being an LPN but I know that I have many years of work ahead of me and it just makes more sense to get my RN now rather than later. Sorry for those who are unhappy with their position but I'm not the one who is stopping them from getting their RN. I refuse to feel bad because trust me no one is giving me anything! I'm working really hard being a full time student, working 16 hours shifts on Sats and Suns and I'm still doing the wife/mommy thing too and I just found out I'm pregnant! So how is that for a full load?

When I get my RN I will know with all of my heart that I have truly earned it and no one is going to make me feel like dirt for working hard and reaping success.

KEYMONNEE, congrats to you for all of your hard work and to hell with people who are like crabs in a basket!

KEYMONNEE · Dec 23, 2008

NOW, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! :yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:

Rexie68 · Dec 29, 2008

You don't have the time or energy to worry about them...just keep smiling and keep your chin up..it'll be over soon! I get the same thing....20 years as an LPN and will graduate in May with my RN....some are jealous, some are cynical...and some are genuinely happy for you. Just let it roll off your back...you have too many other things to worry about!!

RNGrad2006 · Dec 31, 2008

You have to brush your shoulders off and don't let them get to you! I have only been an LPN and an employee of my facility for 11 months and I get grief from some of my co-workers. I didn't want to tell anyone that I am in school for my RN but I work in a small place and when I requested my schedule so that I could work around school the news traveled fast. Some of the more experienced LPNs were actually P.Od with me because they have been LPNs for years and they feel that I should put in my time before going after the RN. (Like there is some rule about moving on within a certain time frame) I even had a CNA tell me that once I get my RN that "they will kick me out of here" :chuckle I responded "Um O.K, I think I'll be able to manage just fine but thanks for your well wishes.
I just do my job to the best of my abilities and shake off the haters. I love being an LPN but I know that I have many years of work ahead of me and it just makes more sense to get my RN now rather than later. Sorry for those who are unhappy with their position but I'm not the one who is stopping them from getting their RN. I refuse to feel bad because trust me no one is giving me anything! I'm working really hard being a full time student, working 16 hours shifts on Sats and Suns and I'm still doing the wife/mommy thing too and I just found out I'm pregnant! So how is that for a full load?
When I get my RN I will know with all of my heart that I have truly earned it and no one is going to make me feel like dirt for working hard and reaping success.
KEYMONNEE, congrats to you for all of your hard work and to hell with people who are like crabs in a basket!

I admire you for going on with your RN quickly. I also was an LPN first and was told to go on within a year otherwise you might not ever do it. It is hard when you are working to give up a salary and commit to school. Wow...what a load you have. I had two young kids when I was in school and couldn't manage working at the same time...and a pregnancy!!! I suppose if I absolutely had to I might have managed but really would not have wanted to since since I was pretty stressed out most of the time as it was. I got pneumonia in one of my final quarters and barely made it and got no sympathy from my nursing instructors. I have heard many say that they did not learn anything post LPN but I did not find that to be the case at all. My RN year was much more challenging than what we did prior to that. I am now continuing on to get my BSN and working full time, kids, and on committees at work but when you have the ability to do it slowly it just seems much easier. Don't let your peers get you down although I know it must be hard. You ARE doing the right thing!!!! :yeah:

so alive LPN · Dec 31, 2008

I must say, as an LPN, I have nothing but the best of wishes for those who choose to go on. I, too, will go on one day. I just want to stay an LPN for a while to get my feet wet. I can also understand where you are coming from. When I was an aide, and my CNA co-workers were told I was going back to school for LPN, they had some negative things to say too. So my advice to you is to keep your head up, and find a job that you'll love! besides, if your co-workers are talking about you now, they must not have had that much respect for you in the first place. Good luck! :yeah:

caliotter3 · Jan 1, 2009

I have never been in a place where coworkers (as well as sometimes supervising personnel) have not spoken poorly about someone who is progressing. I've had that happen to myself as well. The easiest way to deal with this is to change employment, if at all feasible. This gossip does demonstrate that one is not respected. But more importantly, it shows the narrow-mindedness and childish jealousy of the person doing the criticizing. When you learn who has been talking about you in this manner, keep it in the back of your mind. If you didn't know it before, you can bet that this person can't be trusted. Just move on with your plans and set your sights on your next achievement. Give them something else to be jealous about.