Feeling Trapped

Have you thought of home care, or assisted living? I do deal with patients in my clinic, so, it does make things interesting. I am about to work in med-surg per diem for an agency to keep my skills alive, so to speak, but because I got spoiled not having to work on weekends or holidays, I refuse to leave it ever. I just want the bedside skills so that I can get a job most anywhere (hopefully).

Well, and there you have touched on another nerve: nights, weekends, holidays and 12 hours shifts. Husband and grandkids demand some of my time. I did a clinical in one day surgery that I loved, but you need your RN for that. I like wound care, go figure, so I might check that out.

Post mid-life crisis. Thought I was past that!!

I was also thinking home health. Around here many of the assisted living communities have LPNs that go around and check on the residents, some are hired by individual families as skilled sitters etc. If you think having your RN would be best definitely look into it. My LPN to ADN bridge program was only a short summer class and then the last two semesters with the RN students. Cheap,

P.S. I know your family is a concern also but you are far too young to settle for feeling trapped at this point and imo they would benefit by being supportive while you make some changes, builds character.

Where was your LPN - ADN bridge done? Very interested in that one!

I understand. I'm about the same age and find that my marketability, instead of increasing - has decreased. I'm thinking of a phlebotomy class but it's expensive - and long. So, I'm looking for ideas, as well.

I did mine through a CC in Maryland but at least in this area, Balto/DC, there is one in almost every CC with similar requirements. Where are you?

I'm in TX, we actually have a brand new one in our CC but I believe it will take longer than your program did. This is the first year for the program. I just graduated from the LPN last month. I'll have to wait a year to get involved because of the cut off for acceptance etc. Just frustrated with the wait, but I guess I am going to have that anywhere, unless I do it online. Thank you for responding!

I was also thinking home health. Around here many of the assisted living communities have LPNs that go around and check on the residents, some are hired by individual families as skilled sitters etc. If you think having your RN would be best definitely look into it. My LPN to ADN bridge program was only a short summer class and then the last two semesters with the RN students. Cheap,

P.S. I know your family is a concern also but you are far too young to settle for feeling trapped at this point and imo they would benefit by being supportive while you make some changes, builds character.

Your bridge program sounds much easier than ours. I would have 3 math classes to take, test out of A&P and several others, then 4 semesters in class and clinical. It's doable, just intimidating. Home health is an option I haven't looked into, but I'll make some calls. I'm just more hands-on and treatment oriented than most, I think because I started later. I know most nurses would love to have my 8 hour, answer the phone job!