Tres12

Don't ever lower your standards when it comes to providing patient care by following policies and procedures and speaking up and advocating for your patients. As an RN for over 35+ years. I get frustrated when I hear that you have been treated this way. I have worked with many LVNs that could run circles around the RNs, however they don't have as much of a voice as an RN. Sad but true, unfortunately! I would strongly encourage you further your education. I was an Associate Degree RN initially and it was never a hindrance in advancing my career until I went to work in a Magnet hospital. This opened my eyes to things I didn't know that I needed to know! So I started taking a class or two at a time in a hybrid program for my RN to BSN (while working FT plus raising 5 kids). It was hard but so worth it - greater job satisfaction and salary too! You sound a lot like I was and still am. I'm outspoken when I need to be and never, never compromise when it comes to my patients. Some will feel threatened by issues that are brought to the forefront because face it .....evidence-based practice has changed the way nurses practice. Best of luck!

eezis - I am a BSN writing my proficiency evaluation for level 3. Our facility waives the MSN requirements if your practice supports the requirements for a 3.