nitengail_2001

Thanks to everyone...you have certainly given me much food for thought, and I greatly appreciate that you let me know that I am not as alone as I feel in all of this.

Thanks to all for the input....but what if changing jobs is not an option for me at this point? I am simply trying to make the best of my current situation. Please don't judge me too harshly, but my license is on probation that carried over from my LPN license, and I am obviously limited in my job choices. Even though my probation is only for writing a telephone without the proper authority, it still carries a very negative stereotype, and most employers do not want to learn what the specifics might be. I have had to deal with many episodes of prejudice, and I have been passed over many times for advancement due to being on probation. I am stuck in LTC hell, so to speak. However, I refuse to be a victim, and I am looking for suggestions on how to make a bad situation into a good one.

After 15 years as an LPN, I went back to school and gained my RN degree. At work, my job did not change in the least. I still work the floor in a nursing home, and I still pass meds. My manager says that I am "stuck in LPN mode". How can I step up to RN mode if I am still doing the same job? I am willing to take on the responsibilities, but there are very few opportunities available, with no current openings on the nursing management team. How can I step up my game and be a team player if I can't get on the team to show 'em I can play? Any suggestions on how to point this out to my manager without being considered rude? Thanks for any suggestions!