LPN bashing...

[ShortFuse_LPN]

Why do people not consider LPNs "real" nurses?? I have been an LPN for 6 yrs and I am SO sick of hearing people always point out that RNs can do so much more than I. So, why doesn't anyone ever ask an RN.."When are you going to med school? Docs can do so much more than an RN. (prescribe meds, etc.)" I have nothing against RNs, will probably go back to school when my kids are older. I hope this post makes sense...just needed to vent some.

[ktwlpn, LPN]

Originally posted by Flo1216

P.S. KTWLPN- I just thought I would let you know that I have been working as a CNA the entire time I have been in school. Never once have I placed myself above ANYONE. I think you are ridiculously defensive without cause and are reading into things and turning them into something they are not.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,"-Eleanor Roosevelt

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PS-I think that your opinion is not very important to me or to this thread..since you have never worked a shift as a nurse you are really NOT qualified to tell a nurse-any nurse- what she should or should not do.....

[Furball]

Anyone remember the scene in "All in the Family" where Edith is rambling on and on and Archie is sitting in his chair not listening but miming that he is playing russian roullete and he falls over "dead"? I think this discussion has reached that point.

Nite all

[ktwlpn, LPN]

Originally posted by Furball

Anyone remember the scene in "All in the Family" where Edith is rambling on and on and Archie is sitting in his chair not listening but miming that he is playing russian rouleete and he falls over "dead"? I think this discussion has reached that point.

Nite all

Good night.......

[Q.]

Originally posted by Furball

Anyone remember the scene in "All in the Family" where Edith is rambling on and on and Archie is sitting in his chair not listening but miming that he is playing russian roullete and he falls over "dead"? I think this discussion has reached that point.

Nite all

P.S. I think anyone, and that includes CNAs, are entitled to an opinion.

[Furball]

Originally posted by Susy K

P.S. I think anyone, and that includes CNAs, are entitled to an opinion. [/b]

Ditto!

[Flo1216]

KTWLPN-

I am sorry-I didn't realize that a lowly CNA was not entitled to an opinion. I am graduating in a few months and I have been working full time while going to RN school in a hospital as a float with RNS and LPNS, etc. I pay attention to what goes on around me and I have very close friends who are LPNS, RNS etc. I work the same hours that they do, with the same patients that they do, just in a different capacity and I am aware of my surroundings. And you have the audacity to tell me not to act above anyone. Here is another opinion for you, -you are a jackass. Good Night!

[Flo1216]

Furball-

Thanks.

[night owl]

Flo, here's my opinion...... bashing! and you're so let's [experimentation on smilies] and fugetaboudit!

[Brownms46]

OOOh I get it! It's beating a dead horse...:chuckle! That is pretty ! I think I need to steal your avatar...:chuckle

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Quote for Suzy K:

I think LPNs need to get it together and form an organization specifically for them to regulate their practice and standardize things

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What is even sadder is no one seamed to know that TWO groups have been fighting for LPN's for over 50 years.....same problems with ANA getting members and respect of the professionals they serve.

What Is NFLPN

The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN) is the professional organization for licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses and practical/vocational nursing students in the United States and Canada.

History

NFLPN was founded in the state of New York in 1949 to provide a structure at the national level through which LPNs and LVNs could promote better patient care and to speak and act on behalf of the occupational group. It is the only organization in the United States governed entirely by LPNs and LVNs for LPNs and LVNs. NFLPN is recognized by the other national nursing organizations as the official voice of LPNs and LVNs.

http://www.nflpn.org/

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICAL NURSE EDUCATION & SERVICE, INC.

Founded by Practical Nurse Educators in 1941, NAPNES is the world's oldest nursing organization dedicated exclusively to promotion of quality nursing service through the practice of licensed practical/vocational nurses.

http://www.napnes.org/

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