Entrepreneurial Ideas for LPNs

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Good Morning:

I am an LPN and I am currently in school to become an RN. I also work full time as a Regional Clinical Director for a nursing home management company.

I know as an RN the skies are the limit in regards to being an entrepreneurs in nursing. However, I believe that true wealth and opportunity is never defined by one's title, but rather than one's commitment and tenacity to the ministry of nursing.

I would like to get ideas of on opportunities for LPNs as entrepreneurs. Please share with any additional guidance. I have several LPN friends who do not desire to be RNs but would like to supplement their income through their own endeavors.

Thank you and blessings and prosperity to you.

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Hi I am a Certified Medical Assistant, and have been for 5 years. I love what I am doing, but want to go further in my profession. I have been lookin into the LPN program, but am very confused which path I should take. I currently work with 2 LPN's and 2 RN's. They have been helpful with their experiences that they have shared with me. One LPN and one RN say that I should go to school for RN. Personally, I am 47 and am not sure I want to go to school 4 nights a week for 2 years to get my pre reqs, and then another 2 years towards my nursing degree. I love patient care, and wish I could do more for them. I have talked to other people in the profession and they ask me if they can detour me from LPN. They say I will not have any job opportunities and it is a waste of my time. Then my friend who is a PA feels if I go further whether it is LPN or RN is a great idea, and said I would be a great nurse either way. I just would like to get further input from some more people as to what my opportunities are as an LPN. I have also looked into the LPN salary for CT, and have not had much luck. Any input would be grealy appreciated.

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.

I am a make artist. I do special occasions, weddings and proms. I make as much during the spring and summer months as I do in my full time administrative position. I am in law school and my make up business pays for all tuition. It is not a bad business, could do it full time and make more than nursing, but my goal is to have my own Law practice. Yep, leaving nursing and all that goes with it in less than a year. Peace!

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.
Hi I am a Certified Medical Assistant, and have been for 5 years. I love what I am doing, but want to go further in my profession. I have been lookin into the LPN program, but am very confused which path I should take. I currently work with 2 LPN's and 2 RN's. They have been helpful with their experiences that they have shared with me. One LPN and one RN say that I should go to school for RN. Personally, I am 47 and am not sure I want to go to school 4 nights a week for 2 years to get my pre reqs, and then another 2 years towards my nursing degree. I love patient care, and wish I could do more for them. I have talked to other people in the profession and they ask me if they can detour me from LPN. They say I will not have any job opportunities and it is a waste of my time. Then my friend who is a PA feels if I go further whether it is LPN or RN is a great idea, and said I would be a great nurse either way. I just would like to get further input from some more people as to what my opportunities are as an LPN. I have also looked into the LPN salary for CT, and have not had much luck. Any input would be grealy appreciated.

Since you are leaning to LPN, go for it. It has been good to me for over 25 years. We rule LTC, so that is where you have to be willing to go. We have flexibility, good pay and all for 10 months of schooling. When I attended, we got paid to go. Once you have experience, you can advance to supervisor, unit manager, clinical liaison, business office manager, MMQ and MDS. All which you will be fully trained. I did the floor, including, hospital, charge, nurse manager, and supervisor for 20 years, got tired of it and now sit as an MDS coordinator. A position that pays very well and is always in demand all over the country. Hope this little glimpse helps. Peace!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Care, Research, etc.

Hi Chin up, i was reading your post about MDS Coordinators. Can LPN become MDS Coordinators if so where do you get training? Thansk

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Hi Chin up, i was reading your post about MDS Coordinators. Can LPN become MDS Coordinators if so where do you get training? Thansk

YES LPN'S CAN BECOME MDS COORDINATORS. THE PLACE YOU WORK WILL PROMOTE YOU. IM NOT SURE OF WERE YOU CAN GET THE EXPERIENCE...

GOOD LUCK!!!

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I too, am curious as to what entrepreneurial opportunities/ideas are out there for LVN's. Could you be a health writer/blogger providing information (infopreneur) under the licensed of a RN? Just curious!

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Im an LPN here in Illinois and I was able to start my own school. Becoming an LPN made me want to help others get in to the healthcare industry. I currently have my own LPN and CNA program in Illinois and part owner of a Home Health Agency.

I was just in atlanta for a meeting and stayed at the CNN.Omni hotel. I really fell in love with Atlanta.

Just because we do not have an RN next to our name, we can do a lot of things for the Healthcare Industry. Im always open to helping out my fellow LPNS.

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In the process of starting a CNA program in state of Arizona, need a format to write the aggrement with Nursing home for clinicals

Any input will be great.

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Specializes in OB, Women’s health, Educator, Leadership.

I started out as an LPN but always with the goal of RN behind my name. It really is an individual choice whether or not to pursue LPN or RN and no one can tell you what will work for you. For me, I wasn't sure of the area of nursing I wanted to work but knew I didn't want to limit myself to one area and at the time - 20 years ago, I felt LPN would limit me to nursing home nursing. LPN 's did work other places but the jobs were limited. I did work at a nursing home and hated it. Just wasn't for me. Left that area for a stint in med/surg - hated it. Supervisor in LTC - hated it. The ER - liked it but felt overwhelmed. Agency nursing - wasn't for me. Labor & Del - BINGO, love, love, love. Now I am looking to get into teaching childbirth education classes on my own and work part-time on my unit.

Not sure if I would have been able to be as flexible if I would have stayed an LPN. This is fine for some but in my twenty's i was still trying to "find" myself and am glad for the opportunities I had to fall in and out of love with nursing, however if you know for sure what you want then go for your dream full force. Good luck to you.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Met a nurse who owned her own medical supply service, DME and other equip. Thought it was an interesting concept.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I once knew an LPN who owned and operated a trade school that trained people to become medical assistants, childcare workers, and computerized office clerks. She also served as the school's 'director of education.'

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