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  1. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    crs1965 replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When people ask what I do, I say I am a nurse. "Oh, you're a RN?" No. I am a real nurse. I am a LPN! I do assessments every day.I add to the care plans. I once had a supervisor tell me once that LPNs...

  2. Assistant Administrator position

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much Havin' A Party! I'm really excited about this turning point in my career. I can't wait to start and learn everything I can and

  3. Assistant Administrator position

    crs1965 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not sure where this should be posted but here it is. I went to an interview this morning for what I thought was for an ADON. When I got there, the Administrator said it was for an Assistant...

  4. Assistant Administrator position

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I GOT THE JOB! Now, does anyone have any suggestions on how I get my Administrators License? This would be beneficially not only to the facility but me as well. I will start out as a "Manager in...

  5. Assistant Administrator position

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ALF is short for Assisted Living

  6. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    crs1965 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "Death of the LPN" The local hospital in my area phased out LPNs years ago, and now have given new ADN grads until 2020 to get BSN. A trauma center only hires RNs and PACS. I have been looking for...

  7. feeling down and incompetent

    crs1965 replied to itsmerae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    [COLOR=#003366]itsmerae, don't be so hard on yourself! Everybody has bad days in nursing. I've been a LPN for 23 yrs now, and I have moments where I feel the same way. I too did PDN for a vent/trach...

  8. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    crs1965 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately, BSN or MSN is the trend in the midwest where I live. After being a LPN for decades, I decided to go for my ADN recently, only to learn that they too are being overlooked. Hospitals...

  9. The death of nursing

    crs1965 replied to massrn116's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in a rural area. There is a small hospital 20 mi away, a trauma center 40mi away, and the big city is 100mi from my home. I have been an LPN for 20+ years, and slowly being phased out. I am...

  10. Hows the LPN Job Market in your area?

    crs1965 replied to ecclecticlylovelylvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello [COLOR=#003366]ecclecticlylovelylvn and congrats! I live in the nw corner of MO. I work with a couple new grad LPNs in a LTC facility. They have applied to physician offices and the hospital,...

  11. NEED TO VENT

    crs1965 replied to amari's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, I feel like the LPN is slowly being phased out. In my area, hospitals are RNs and PCAs. That leaves nursing homes, prisons/jails, and agency jobs for LPNs. There is no room for...

  12. Something to think about

    crs1965 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work 12 hrs in a LTC. Due to low census and lack of staff, the 2-10 nurse has to relieve me at the end of my shift, at 6p, leaving her with 2 halls. The other day when she came in, she found out...

  13. Something to think about

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks guys for the comments. It's frustrating because I never know for sure when I'm going home. And to think that all you have to do is have a tantrum and 'poof' you get your way. It's not fair to...

  14. Which cert would be more beneficial for LPN with 20+ years experience?

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much TheCommuter. I was wondering if there was another web site other than AANAC that offered

  15. Which cert would be more beneficial for LPN with 20+ years experience?

    crs1965 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure which thread this should be on so I'll start here. Could someone please tell mme which cert would be more beneficial for LPN with 20+ years...MDS Coordinator or Managed Care Nurse? Any...

  16. Career Change PLEASE!

    crs1965 replied to Riverratfromohio's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm right there with you. I'm in LTC now, 12 hr shifts. I've done hospital, office, LTC, home health, and correctional. I've been looking at MDS, managed care, and even DSD. Options are limited where...

  17. starting again

    crs1965 replied to silv27star's topic in Excelsior College

    I do not have advice. I just wanted to say Good Luck to both LunahRN Asst. Admin and [COLOR=#003366]silv27star. And THANK YOU FOR SERVING! Stay safe and come home to your families soon.

  18. Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    crs1965 replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have found that it is very difficult to get a hospital positiion as LPN. Most of them want MAs. LPNs usually work home health, clinic, or LTC, in my area. I am considering bridging to ADN so I can...

  19. Hanging It Up

    crs1965 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congratulations! And good luck on your new

  20. study buddy

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Excelsior College

    Where is NWA? I would be happy to study. I've been out of school waaaaaaaay too long and having problems. Getting

  21. study buddy

    crs1965 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Just getting started in Excelsior program and looking for study buddy in NW Missouri around Maryville

  22. I find my self needing encouragement to continue.

    crs1965 replied to nascheka's topic in Excelsior College

    I have been a LPN for 20+ years and I'm tired of the nursing homes and home health gigs. My goal is management. But, unfortunately, everyone wants RNs. You can do this. I have to make myself do the...

  23. UGGGGGGHHHHHH! algebra

    crs1965 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Does anyone have any suggestions for the math course? Which text, etc. I've been out of school for 20+ yrs and have forgotten alot of the math. Any suggestions would be greatly

  24. UGGGGGGHHHHHH! algebra

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey Curt, I too am new to all of this. If you check on Excelsior website, your account, you can transfer credits from places like A.L.E.K.S for pre-req. but after Oct 1, you're only allowed 7 credits....

  25. UGGGGGGHHHHHH! algebra

    crs1965 replied to crs1965's topic in Excelsior College

    Well, I have sent my h.s. and LPN school transcripts and have received acceptance letter. I started this but due to family health issues had to postpone it for awhile and I'm just now getting back...