our calling

[proud2b1]

To all the nurses out there,

Lets not forget the reason we were all called to do this job. I work in a nursing home as an lpn.I have been an lpn for 15 years.My intentions were to go further,but of course I can make my "excuses". I feel very fullfilled in knowing that I do make a difference in these peoples lives. I feel like they are family,and spend more time with them,than my own.I dont wake up every day and do this for no reason.It is clear to be able to do this,one must love there work. I do get frustrated at times that my credentials are not that of some,but then I have to remember if "knowlege is power" than I do count. My pay is less than some,because of there tittle. The respect factor to me at times is not that for one that has been in the field as long as I have.Even with all of this I just hold my breath and remember that what I do is my calling,and I am making a difference in peoples lives. The pettiness between lpn's and rn's is really irrevelant if we love what we do.

Thank you

proud2b1:redpinkhe

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Gotta mirror the others; I do this job because I'm good at it, it works for my family life, and I like the pay. I wasn't "called", I applied.

As an aside, regarding the OP's comment that she gets paid less than an RN "because of their title", I guess I feel compelled to respond that I get paid more than the LPNs I work with, and NOT because I just have a different title. I have more responsibility, I do parts of their job they aren't allowed to do because of scope of practice. I am required to do more paperwork, more assessments, and give more meds. I do the parts of their admissions that they can't do, as well as my own admissions entirely.

Sorry if I sound a bit defensive, but I do get tired of hearing that "it's only a title" when people discuss the pay difference between LPNs and RNs. Sometimes, maybe it's the case. But in my place on the planet, I earn the higher paycheck!

[TAB_RN]

Gotta mirror the others; I do this job because I'm good at it, it works for my family life, and I like the pay. I wasn't "called", I applied.

As an aside, regarding the OP's comment that she gets paid less than an RN "because of their title", I guess I feel compelled to respond that I get paid more than the LPNs I work with, and NOT because I just have a different title. I have more responsibility, I do parts of their job they aren't allowed to do because of scope of practice. I am required to do more paperwork, more assessments, and give more meds. I do the parts of their admissions that they can't do, as well as my own admissions entirely.

Sorry if I sound a bit defensive, but I do get tired of hearing that "it's only a title" when people discuss the pay difference between LPNs and RNs. Sometimes, maybe it's the case. But in my place on the planet, I earn the higher paycheck!

I agree. There is another thread that the OP makes a lot of comments on regarding this issue. It really is a thread that shows a lot of anger and resentment at RN's. I have no tolerance for some of the comments made by LPN's - especially when they try to defend their "title" by degrading or insulting the RN's role. Here it is... https://allnurses.com/forums/f99/why-so-bad-lpn-274536.html

[showbizrn]

nurses folklore

r.n. is after my name

nursing is my game

i wouldn't be in it

if i wasn't called to win it.

some of you latecomers

money-mongrels

and career jumpers.

when professional nursing

takes a massive u-turn

watch-out!

your paychecks will burn.

then you'll learn!!!

rns, lpns, cnas, hhas, too.

the sad and true

that nursing was meant

only for the chosen few.

(who weren't in it just for the money!)

:redpinkhebless you.

it can happen.

[husker_rn, RN]

I don't know if I had a calling but I do know that making a difference, no matter how small, makes it all worth while. I also work in LTC and I DO make a difference everyday. As far as the RH/LPN thing....I work with some wonderful LPNs and we learn from each other everyday. A good nurse is a good nurse. End of discussion as far as I'm concerned.

[bigjim]

nurses folklore

r.n. is after my name

nursing is my game

i wouldn't be in it

if i wasn't called to win it.

some of you latecomers

money-mongrels

and career jumpers.

when professional nursing

takes a massive u-turn

watch-out!

your paychecks will burn.

then you'll learn!!!

rns, lpns, cnas, hhas, too.

the sad and true

that nursing was meant

only for the chosen few.

(who weren't in it just for the money!)

:redpinkhebless you.

it can happen.

thank god you felt "called" to be a nurse, and not an english teacher.

you seem pretty smug that only people who think like you are "real" nurses. do you really want nursing to "take a massive u-turn", so people make way less and leave the profession?

what will that do to the patients? not to mention the few martyrs who stay?

people do things for different reasons. unless you're working for free, your high horse seems pretty hypocritical.

[proud2b1]

In respnse:Dont think I would ever work for free,or do anything that did not work with my family.The best of both worlds,might be what it is called.I really feel that a person would have to demonstrate some kind of "fulfillment"in doing this job,or any job for that matter.Sure some people do their jobs,and do it for the money and dont like it much..They cant be very happy people!Sour maybe!

In regards to my pay according to my tittle.Where I work,I do all the and more than any of the r.n.'s that walk around there.You know what,I am fine with that.I can choose my own way,if I choose someday I will go that way!In a ltcf,we all pretty much do the same,especially when your IV certified.

In my case,it was a very factual statement about my tittle and my pay.

Please dont interpet any disrespect in my factual situation,as all situations are different.

[nici1978]

i love my job and i love my pay

is it a calling?... no way

in order to call it a calling i would have to believe...

difficult if you are a "non believer"

nici