MFLPN

I agree with some of your statement. MSN's/NP/ADRN and BA are becoming high demand. I worry about the profession of nursing in general. As standards become higher for education. Nurses at this level take on more healthcare management roles over teams of MA's,CNA's, Hosp. Tech's. Yes I can't argue. Higher education is a good thing but, studies out there are showing quality of care is dropping . I have seen some CNA's and MA's that are amazing but a nurse LPN, RN, MSN..ETC ETC delivers higher quality care as a whole. We should be standing together as a profession. Nurses can deliver more patient focused care and communicate to each other about progress or changes in a patient better then someone not in the profession who was cross-trained to do fragmented off duties a nurse used to do. As the higher degrees become more standard I predict these nurses will be management and the bedside care nurses have honed over time will not exist for us as a profession. They will exist for MA's CNA's Hosp Tech. We should be not just elevating education but protecting the foundations of nursing that even if basic are so much of our profession. This I think would make nurses more valuable as a whole what ever degree you have.

Knufflebunny,:heartbeat I am an LPN with aesthetic license and laser certified in Massachusetts. I started as an esthetician. I went on to LPN with the specific goal of furthering my career in aesthetics. Many people told me I would never find a job and should become an RN and that I was living in a fantasy land. Don't listen to any negativaty because the truth is it's such a grey area no one knows what they are talking about. There is just not enough data. I didn't have alot of luck until I took a laser course. It was $645 dollors. Three weeks later I got a job in Western Mass. My salary is $24/hr. "I am a new grad so this is good" It was one of three jobs I could find in the whole state to apply for in this field. I am very blessed and highly recommend you take a laser course. It took me years to get there from a spa esthetician but it is my passion. If this is truly your passion you should go for it. Pay differs very much all over the country and office to office. Go to every derm, plastic surg, cosmetic office you can find and leave your resume and tell them you would like to be considered for employment if they expand or something comes up. Focus your resume on skincare, woundcare, pre & post op care, and clerical skills. Buy yourself a Milady's fundamental of esthetics book and become familiar with procedures and terminology. 1. Yes, I think you can get a job in this as a new grad:up: 2. No, I don't think you need hospital experience

Hi SC LPN's :) I know this thread is older but....... I plan on moving to Charleston area soon from Massachusetts. I am an LPN. I also hold esthetician and massage therapy licenses. Can I get a sound off on: Your LPN salary Type of facility you work in What is the scene like for new grad LPN? What chance with esthetic license & LPN license I have of working in Derm, plastic, cosm, medspa environment? Would mean alot to get updated info on this thread. Thanks! :redpinkhe