Rock

i went to lpn midtown when it was called central school for lpns. it was twelve (12) months in length and intensive, but we became crackerjack nurses. many of us went on to further our careers, rn, teach, etc.

It shouldn't be a problem for you. Here in NYC, police and fire started nurses training after retiring, and were usually well received. Your medical corpsman experience is a plus for you. Good Luck !!

Try VNA, Veterans Hospitals, Public Schools, in addition to nursing homes.

Sounds good !

When it comes to giving a pill or changing a dressing, any gender may preside. But, when it comes to very personal care involving breasts and genitalia, it would be prudent to have a female nurse, attendant or doctor perform the function. Don't set yourself up for a lawsuit.

If your instructor was female, and you were a good looking guy, and the instructor had a bad case of member envy, there is no way in hell that you would receive a good grade or even pass the course.

In addition, they have a telephone number for any inquiries: 973-504-6430

As I review my NJ license from 1985, I find the following address: State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Richard Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market St 3rd fl Trenton Nj 08625 Good Luck !! Rock

NY and NJ have always had reciprocity. Just fill out your part of the form and send it to the agency that issues NJ licenses. They will send an official report to NY and you will be licensed in NY. It's a very simple procedure. I was licensed in both States before I retired.

Well, there is another option that you may wish to consider. You could take training for LPN for one year, gain considerable experience, then join Helene Fuld School of Nursing for an additional year for RN. When training is completed at HF School, you will have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing.

RETIRED !!

Move to a unit that is less stressful. Purchase a book, or on Internet, that describes on how to destress. In addition, you may want to further your education and perform supervisory work.

We have more than our share of gay men and women in the nursing profession, but what has that got to do with how we perform in our duties? Who needs to know when you are caring for a patient what your sexual orientation is? It's realy no one's business, and if you keep your personal business to yourself, no one needs to know anything about your sex life.

Would a name change be more helpful? Something like Registered Medic?

I have had female patients on my service. The hospital, however, was mainly male because they were American seamen. When the occasion arose, and the patient required personal care, I called upon a female nurse or attendant. It's even in your favor not to provide personal care, because you never know when a female patient could accuse you of performing a function that was considered to be unprofessional.

My understanding is that they only take seasoned LPNs.

If it involves very personal areas, it should be done by a female nurse, doctor or aide.

In my day it was called member Envy!!!

How about Registered Medic or Medico?

Good Luck with your studies and licensure exam. I believe once you are certified by the State that you are a R.N., it's for life. But if you wish to indicate that you are no longer providing the service, you can indicate that by adding "ret" at the end of your title.

Disagree !! We're not talking about someone who has one or two years of experience, and then drops out. We are talking about someone who wishes to let it be known that s/he earned a R.N. certification, but no longer wishes to work as a health professional.

If it makes you feel any better, sign R.N. (ret) after you name. I feel that I am still an R.N. even though I am retired, because I received the training and I earned the right to use R.N.

I disagree. If you earned a title, it should be for life, whether you are active or inactive.

I disagree. If you earned a title, it should be for life, whether you are active or inactive.

I have always believed that "nursing" sounds too much like something that a female would be doing. Whereas, Registered Medic, for example is gender neutral.