Just I a note. I am an LPN with a Bachelor's Degree in PS, 4 credits away from a Master's of Health Administration. I am a Unit Manager for 60 beds, with RN's, LPN's and CNA's under me. I make between $50,000 and $60,000 per year, depending on OT. I work with some excellent nurses. The worst are the RN's. Most are former hospital nnurses and can't transition to SNIF. "We didn't do this in the hospital, I didn't know I can write an order for O2," etc. etc.
That extrra year doesn't make you a good SNIF nurse. Don't get me wrong, I have some NP's and PA's that I love. So advanced nursing degrees do not intimidate me, however, realize how much life experience and common sense apply, espciallly in a SNF.
I am proud to be an LPN. My further education will take me toward health administration. I will always feel my experience as an LPN will make me better at whatever I do.
