LPN-RN partnership in nursing-a gentle reminder

JMP · Mar 14, 2002

Mito

You have surprised me. I have gone thru the EXACT same program you are now in and believe me......you have ALOT to learn. That is not a bad thing, so did I. So does everybody. The program you are in, is a BASIC program. The hospital enviroment is old fashioned. However, all of that said, we have to work with what we have and in that area, well unforunately, it is what you have. I am fortunate enough to have graduated, left for a larger hospital and have been LEARNING constantly since I left.

I have learned from everyone. The hospital in the community just east of you that I work at, DOES NOT USE RPN's.

Please check your attitude and realize that when you are done school, have written the RN's......it is only the BEGINNING. At least, that is the way I see it. I now work in a large ICU- and MAN I learn something every day....sometimes every hour. I hope it continues that way.....layer upon layer of knowledge builing constantly. That is called EXPERIENCE.

GreytNurse · Mar 14, 2002

Mito......where in sam hill do you live and plan to 'nurse'???????

I want to make sure I'm NOT there.......geez you give 'potiental' nurses a bad name and 'new bsn's ' a worse name:eek:

No offense, but I hope you DON'T pass boards......we don't need ego-maniacs caring for pateints who deserve good nurses.......

Pooh on you!!!!!!! :devil:

BigC · Mar 14, 2002

I have to add one more thing here.....Being born canadian I'm embarassed for mito.....but also living in Canada ask any Canadian how they feel about their healthcare system....IT STINKS.....granted it's free.....most would rather die then go to a hospital....hummmmm wonder why........ok....done....

Russ Dowling · Mar 18, 2002

I think it's very encouraging to see both RNs and LPNs rising to the defense of ALL nurses.

Grace Oz · Mar 19, 2002

Hear Hear Russ, EXACTLY! Just goes to show, we REALLY all are much the SAME!... NURSES ARE NURSES ARE NURSES!!...

As an aside, at work today, the young lass I worked with is wanting to go o/seas on a working holiday. She's an RN.

Can anyone tell me why one of our young newly registered nurses CAN'T register to practise in either the US OR Canada??!...

She told me today that it's something to do with not having done any paediatric or other 'specialist' nursing during her training at uni & subsequent Graduate nurse course ( in a major public hospital for 12 months) Here in Australia, you only specialise once you've graduated & have done the Grad. programme. Advise please?.... Ta.

Cheers from Down Under. Special G'day to BigC! :-)

Grace.

Truly_Blessed · Jun 2, 2004

Oh Wow! I really like this. I am glad I ran across it. I am saving this for future reference:)

NursesRmofun, ASN, RN · Jun 2, 2004

A Gentle Reminder.....
Hello RN, it's me LPN. (Not JLPN..JUST an LPN.) Don't look behind you, I'm not there. Don't look down, I'm not there either. Look beside you, that's where I am.
We're on the same team. I help you, you help me, and together we get it done. Vitals need to be taken.If I'm busy, and you have time,you can take them. Putting a patient on a commode is not strictly an LPN duty, nor an RN duty - it is a nursing duty. Emptying commodes is a nursing duty. Please do not leave them in the room, hallway, or service room for me to do. Stool gatherer, urine collector, sputum catcher, yes I am, as you are. If you don't know which container, ask me, and I'll show you. There will be things I'll want to ask you too. Don't roll your eyes, or become impatient with me. No one knows everything. I have things I must get done too. My nursing duties are just as important as yours. I have things to chart, assessments to do. I have my own governing body and standards of practice, to which I hold myself accountable.. Please don't ask me to do something just because you'd rather not do it yourself. That's not what LPN's are for. Besides, it's not fair. I love nursing and I hope you do too. When LPN's and RN's work together it's a wonderful nursing partnership, and a very productive team. So come and work with me, .........
Partner.

That was very nice! :) :) :) But I just noticed it is literally years old! Still nice though! LOL

Tentorio2002 · Jun 3, 2004

Mito,

Come work with us when (or if) you graduate. We'll set you straight. That is, if the SICU at Vanderbilt isn't too below you. Who knows? We might have a thing or two to teach you. The most effective way to prevent VAP (that's vent associated pneumonia)? What exactly is a BI-VAD and how does it work? How to effectively control a pt's volume while on CVVHD, bearing in mind the need for a satisfactory mean arterial pressure? Maybe we could teach you how to prime and ready a rapid volume infusor for a pt whose chest is being opened before your eyes with a pressure of 30....but then again,

I'm just a CNT and a student, couldn't possibly have anyting to teach you...my bad.

good luck

smjlpn · Jun 3, 2004

The intitials behind your name mean nothing if you don't have what it takes and the right attitude for the job. I have been an LPN for 4 years now and it is amazing what you learn everyday. Not just about nursing but about human nature. Yes I will continue for my RN, eventually I hope to teach. But I am very proud to be an LPN and a nurse. I have seen good and bad nurses regardless of what rank they have behind their name. Again it's all in what you do with it. My current supervisor (RN) is a very nice person who doesn't have a clue what to do. I spend my days doing my work and part of the RNs work and trying to make sure nothing gets screwed up! Talking to management does no good. They could care less they have a body in the position, and I guess thats what counts.

mittienLPN · Jun 3, 2004

I've been a nurse for 26 yrs. and it doesn't matter what you do you will always work with someone somewhere who thinks because you're a lpn that makes you brain dead or beneath them. I've worked in every field of nursing that i could possibly work in for that very reason,i've learned knowledge is everything. The thing is you are fighting a loosing battle,i've been there and done that. If you respect yourself and know who you are then it will work out. I am now working for a home health agency with doctors that i have worked with at some time or other for over 20 yrs.,they know me,to them i'm a nurse and that's all that matters. Because i respect them and they respect me in return. The way I look at it RN be damned, a nurse is a nurse is a nurse if you know what you're doing,

just because they have RN behind their name does not mean they were given additions to the brain,it just means they make more money. I've been asked a million times why i haven't become an RN,my answer is this the money would be nice,but i never want to forget who i am and where i come from.

mittienlpn

NursesRmofun, ASN, RN · Jun 3, 2004

I've been a nurse for 26 yrs. and it doesn't matter what you do you will always work with someone somewhere who thinks because you're a lpn that makes you brain dead or beneath them. I've worked in every field of nursing that i could possibly work in for that very reason,i've learned knowledge is everything. The thing is you are fighting a loosing battle,i've been there and done that. If you respect yourself and know who you are then it will work out. I am now working for a home health agency with doctors that i have worked with at some time or other for over 20 yrs.,they know me,to them i'm a nurse and that's all that matters. Because i respect them and they respect me in return. The way I look at it RN be damned, a nurse is a nurse is a nurse if you know what you're doing,
just because they have RN behind their name does not mean they were given additions to the brain,it just means they make more money. I've been asked a million times why i haven't become an RN,my answer is this the money would be nice,but i never want to forget who i am and where i come from.
mittienlpn

Believe me,~ no offense, but I know who I am and where I came from. Signed, previous LPN, now RN, Liza. :)

mittienLPN · Jun 4, 2004

Believe me,~ no offense, but I know who I am and where I came from. Signed, previous LPN, now RN, Liza. :)

But you must have gotten some of the treatment when you were JLPN,

But I do think we can all work together and get along doing it. I work with a wonderful RN now that I've worked with off and on for over 20yrs and we do very well together because of the grown respect we have for each other.