Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

Workingitgirl · Feb 25, 2017

As an LPN for 41+ years, and one who worked as an LPN in 2016, I have to say working in the East, yes LPN's are "trying" to be phased out.

My education cost me $4.00 per month in tuition. I have taught a famous Orthopedic surgeon in town to apply his first cast so long ago that he is now retired. Oh yes where I live RN's are respected way more than LPN's. However, as an LPN who respected herself as well as the RN Mom & sister in her family, I have worked trauma, VA, LTC. Home Health and Peer Review in my experience as an LPN. I had passion for my career. I chose to be an LPN b/c I had my children early and that $4.00 per month served me well. I tried "Regents" 4 times and failed, the first time by 7 points. Now we have Galen in our area. As much as I would love to be an RN, I have done everything they do, b/c this phasing out has been going on for a long time. In the older days when there were RN's, LPN's and Na's the patient received good care. Now b/c of budget cuts and people's ego, the patient suffers. My advice is be what you want to be and dedicate yourself to your job and your patients. It will never serve you wrong.

Workingitgirl · Feb 25, 2017

If you want a Union work for the Federal government. A good nurse will earn her worth. Plus she will gain her experience and know how to obtain that raise. You can"t always stay in the same facility if you're looking for money. LPN's should have been grandfathered in years ago to help the nursing shortage. However it turns out, stay true to yourself and what you love to do,

Workingitgirl · Feb 25, 2017

Look again. With the baby boomers retiring hospitals are now looking to hire LPN's again. Yes CNA's are cheaper but they aren't licensed to give medication, and on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, hospitals are now needing LPN's again. This trend goes in cycles. It has for as long as I've been an LPN. Personally I have found that most of my friends are RN's. That tells me I'm a GREAT nurse!