martaatl

I think you might get bored quick, fast and in a hurry with being an LPN.The reason being that you will find it hard to deal with the slow pace of SNF, and LTC, which is were they are pushing most LPNS in GA.Disatisfaction with knowing it's almost impossible to give quality care, because of the ratio of PT/NURSE. Unless you try Urgent Care facilities which are much better IMHO than a fast paced ER, if you are looking to wind down. Most Urgent Care facilities will allow you to use all your skills as a former Paramedic.The shifts are 10-12hrs When I worked them I liked the pace fell right in coming through a nursing Agcy I primarily worked Urgent Care and the clinics in the Charlotte S.C area. In GA. You may have to get through as a direct hire.I understand your hesitancy in not jumping in to become an RN.Yes the salary is absolutely better but if you are not sure you want to stay in the field at all, take the short route until you are sure.I was an LPN for many years but also had a B.A in CMM/MRKTING I put it to use and got into Life/ Health Insurance and all of my medical background became a huge asset.

You are obviously burnt out.Doesnt take a Psych consult to see that.As a nurse of over 20yrs take care of yourself and move on.I did and found it refreshing.There are some people that can stay put forever doesnt bother them one bit.I found for me moving around working in clinics, hospitals, homehealth, travel nursing insurance and even the Red Cross, kept me in nursing. I also worked Psych.Explore all that nursing has to offer no need to be miserable. Change is good.

I experienced something similar as a new nurse, except it wasn't the charge nurse,but a clique of nurses that included the asst.Charge nurse.Not everyone on the floor was included in the clique and it wasn't about my work but petty things such as not informing when I was going on an assigned lunch/break, arriving 10minutes late to work etc.They asst.chg nurse went along with the clique and complained to the chg. nurse who was very wise and stated it was trivial B.S.Address her directly or leave it alone.This was a busy step-down unit floor and we had a majority of cab. pts.I chose to go to another shift on the same unit and eventually transfer to another floor. Best decision I ever made because I was there for 5urs, no problem with any staff members.The clique eventually got the chg.nurse ousted and even tried to block my transfer, however I had many compliments and no complaints from the evening chg. nurse.It really does matter who you work with, one toxic individual can create an unpleasant work enviroment and if it's the charge nurse run don't walk away as soon as you can.I have seen many good nurses reputations shredded due to a toxic charge nurse.

I would personally take the reactivation course, but I would also as the above poster mentioned look for an immediate position to fund the course.Try a Doctors office as a front office person, An attorney's office as a consultant, you work from home, or Get a health Insurance licensce work from home taking applications for Medicare.A lot of Ins.Agencies hire for this and there is no selling.The license itself along with course fee will put you at around $400.00.

You appear to be the type of individual that will be welcomed anywhere you land.Embrace the clinic job with the same enthusiasm that you did with your previous job and you will do well.You have many fond memories of your last job that will never be taken away. You also get to visit whenever you like.No need to be sad. Good luck to you.