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I've worked in LTC for seven years, two as an LVN. I don't plan to get my RN, but I would like to specialize in gerontology. Does anyone know of a specialty certification open to LVNs? Thanks

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
I've worked in LTC for seven years, two as an LVN. I don't plan to get my RN, but I would like to specialize in gerontology. Does anyone know of a specialty certification open to LVNs? Thanks

Hello, jalyce,:balloons:

Try here. This will offer certification in IV therapy and gerontology:

http://www.nflpn.org/certification.html

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

I almost forgot....here is one for LTC certification:

http://www.napnes.org/certifications/ltc.htm

And, don't forget to obtain certification in BLS and ACLS. These added certifications make you more attractive when marketing yourself.:wink2:

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

They also offer a Pharm certification as well.

I almost forgot....here is one for LTC certification:

http://www.napnes.org/certifications/ltc.htm

And, don't forget to obtain certification in BLS and ACLS. These added certifications make you more attractive when marketing yourself.:wink2:

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
they also offer a pharm certification as well.

here is a list of other certs,too, txspadequeen.:)

http://ddna.bluestep.net/shared/custompage/custompage.jsp?_event=view&_id=445505_c_su127840_s_i133746 developmental disabilities (dds) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/laborspt.html clinical labor support specialist (cclss) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_doula.html certified labor doula (cd) for lpn/rn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_breas.html certified breastfeeding counselor (cbc) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/fitness.html certified prenatal/postnatal fitness instructor for rn/lpn

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

good grief ,i had no idea!!!!

here is a list of other certs,too, txspadequeen.:)

http://ddna.bluestep.net/shared/custompage/custompage.jsp?_event=view&_id=445505_c_su127840_s_i133746 developmental disabilities (dds) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/laborspt.html clinical labor support specialist (cclss) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_doula.html certified labor doula (cd) for lpn/rn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/in_breas.html certified breastfeeding counselor (cbc) for rn/lpn

http://www.childbirtheducation.org/fitness.html certified prenatal/postnatal fitness instructor for rn/lpn

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
Good Grief ,I had no idea!!!!

Yeah, isn't that good, txspadequeen? I think it is a great idea for nurses to seek certification.

I am sure there are others. I need to look for some more. Those are ones I knew of already.:)

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

I wanted to do the Geri cert, but I cannot afford it right now. Thanks for posting these. I didnt realize LVN's had this many opportunities for certs.

Yeah, isn't that good, txspadequeen? I think it is a great idea for nurses to seek certification.

I am sure there are others. I need to look for some more. Those are ones I knew of already.:)

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
I wanted to do the Geri cert, but I cannot afford it right now. Thanks for posting these. I didnt realize LVN's had this many opportunities for certs.

When I taught the PN program, I always encouraged my nurses to seek certification. Not too many are aware of the many opportunities for this.:)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
When I taught the PN program, I always encouraged my nurses to seek certification. Not too many are aware of the many opportunities for this.:)
I didn't discover that LVNs could become certified in a particular area until the day before graduation from my LVN program. How pathetic! I think nursing schools should shed more light on these opportunities instead of encouraging every single student to obtain a hospital job in the Med/Surg unit. In addition, it was a job recruiter from Kaiser that casually informed the students of these available certifications whilst assuming we knew about them. We were clueless!
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I have my PALS and BLS instructor.

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