It's degrading to be called a paraprofessional as an LPN
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I have over 3 decades of nursing experience. I currently work home health where the manager frequently refers to LPN's as paraprofessionals. I find this degrading especially when the RN gets the patient on board and the LPN's are nursing them back to health. I took a board certified test lasting over 8 hours that resulted in a license so why does she think I am not a professional? I could not perform my job without my license!
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I have over 3 decades of nursing experience. I currently work home health where the manager frequently refers to LPN's as paraprofessionals. I find this degrading especially when the RN gets the patient on board and the LPN's are nursing them back to health. I took a board certified test lasting over 8 hours that resulted in a license so why does she think I am not a professional? I could not perform my job without my license!
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