career_on_hold

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1. Tired of the BSN, ADN, LPN, CNA argument

   career_on_hold replied to crnasomeday's topic in General Nursing

   I am truly amazed that in the year 2001 we as professionals are still bickering among ourselves over titles, titles that reflect education. NOT abilities, NOT worth, NOT dedication, NOT compassion, NOT desire, all things that are needed to be a value...

2. A Disabled Nurse, is there hope?

   career_on_hold replied to lsmo's topic in Disabilities

   Thanks Molly for your reply. I guess this bulletin board is one of the many new ways I am being my own advocate. I am currently receiving Social Security disability, but I do not qualify for public assistance and I am "uninsurable". Some may be sayin...

3. A Disabled Nurse, is there hope?

   career_on_hold replied to lsmo's topic in Disabilities

   Guess I will begin with a brief history. 41 y/o female from Missouri. Practiced as an LPN for 17 years. Became an RN with an ADN in 1996. Worked primarly ER/Trauma. Had goals to proceed to certification and BSN. I now find myself disabled. Because o...

4. Is a LPN an aide or a nurse?

   career_on_hold replied to Jo_deye_yuh's topic in Career Support

   Well I understand your question totally. I becfaqme an LPN at the ripe old age of 19, and practiced for 17 years. I have experienced the frustration and have seen first hand the changes that role has faced. But chin up, I feel that the LPN is a vital...