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PlumeriaSun: I'd bet my bottom dollar that it was not your fault about the conflict with the RN while training; you have shown grace and patience replying to some of these posts, showing more self-restraint than I think I could have mustered. We are here to help each other. There really are some people who are hard to work with and the blame shouldn't be placed on you for not jumping through hoops. You are paying for your education and if some of the RNs aren't able to teach for whatever reason---whether it be because of personal problems, too much work, or previous bad experiences with students---- the facility should assign someone else. Best of luck to you in your career.

That's a good one, daleguthery! Ariesanne, I hope that you're seeing that a sense of humor mixed with compassion and imagination is the key to working in dementia! Some nurses like a more clear-cut workload, but if you have a creative side, dementia is a great field.

Hi Juzme: I went back to school to become an LPN 10 years ago when I was in my late 40s. If I went back to school now for my RN it would take me three years, so I'd be 60 by the time I finished. I think there are a lot of people who become LPNs later in life and the cost of getting the RN would take years to make up, plus the 2-3 years of lost wages. I think it depends on how many more years you plan to work before retirement.

Ha, ha. You're right, daleguthery, there is a lot of "exit-seeking" on a dementia unit. We used to ask the patient if they could wait to leave for about 15 minutes while the outside floors dried. It worked every single time because by the time 15 minutes were up they would have forgotten about the escape plan!

Thanks, Caliotter3; I'll keep applying!

I'm going through the same thing--no experience in home health. Have you had any luck finding certification? There is one for Hospice for LPNs but I haven't found a home health one.