my story is a bit long, in 1972 i graduated from a very good pn program in oregon where i worked for several years, i then moved to colorado and again worked for several years and again moved to georgia and worked for several years. my total experience is about 15+ years total and my final ga license expired in 1991. i had gotten burnt out and left nursing and didn't renew...well at 59 years of age and un-employed for 16 months now i'd like to return to nursing. i contacted the bon about a refresher course and was told that i'd been out too long and would have to repeat the whole program :angryfire. after further research i have discovered that an rn in a similar situation in this state would be eligible to take a refresher/re-entry program no matter how long they have been out. my point being (no disrespect to the rn's) is that we should both be allowed to take a refresher course. i believe the ga bon is discriminating against lpn's and both the rn and lpn should be held to the same standard as far as who can and can't take refresher courses.
i've contacted my senator and state representative and didn't get anywhere. i've now contacted the ga secretary of states office and voiced my complaint and at least they said they'd look into it.
i'd move to a state that allows lpn refresher courses however, all my $$ is tied up in my home that i can't sell:o. so i'm stuck in ga. has anyone else faced this issue? does anyone have any suggestions? have any lpn's actually taken a refresher course in this state? if so where and how did you take it?