moonglow

Would you be as concerned if it was an RN vs a LPN not answering bells?

I found my LPN education to be amazing.I came out of school many years ago a confident,educated person with a bright future.I went to a state school.In CT,I have found that since many of the technical/vocational schools have been closed,and the private schools have taken over,the LPN's I have encountered through my job have been sub-par.Many are lacking basis skills,and I mean basic(accurate charting,cath insertion,how to talk on the phone)I am more than willing to mentor,and rather enjoy it but I draw the line at little hearts instead of dots on the "i"'s and not having the professional demeanor it takes to speak to a physician.LTC was my playground,and thanks to a few kind,generous,seasoned nurses I was able to learn in a warm,nurturing environment and use my education for the greater good.It sounds like your school needs help.I paid $800 dollars for my education,not $25,000 the private sector schools now charge,and have been very successful thus far.