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  1. Phasing out LPNs/LVNs?

    GN1974 replied to darcieg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    LPN's had their time when they were very valuable to healthcare, and they still are... but as todays patients acuities are getting higher how can you say they are still valuable but need to be done...

  2. harassment in the workplace

    GN1974 replied to anjau's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say get another job and a restraining order. How did she know where you were working? Don't tell anyone where your new job is except those people who absolutely must know! Good Luck,

  3. LPN or RN? How to choose?

    GN1974 replied to JNEB's topic in Nursing Career

    Go with the RN program if you can. It is hard sometimes to get back to school if you realize as an LPN that you want more. I was an LPN for almost ten years before doing a bridge program. While I...

  4. Recent Excelsior grad needs to move to California

    GN1974 replied to LadyMadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry to hear this! I guess you should call excelsior or the Cali board (or better yet--both) to see if anything is in the works. Perhaps like the other poster said, you could work at a VA...

  5. Recent Excelsior grad needs to move to California

    GN1974 replied to LadyMadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please read what I said carefully. It is not the graduating date prior to December 2003 it is your ENROLLMENT date prior to December 2003. If you ENROLLED before this date you are fine even if you...

  6. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The problem is acuity is higher now than before. Technical nurses should not be equal to professional nurses. You are wanting a similar role minus the formal education!!! I disagree that the BON is...

  7. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree to a certain extent but when you go to school to become an LPN you are made aware of your scope of practice. LPN to me is a ground level entry point into nursing. The career ladder you speak...

  8. Recent Excelsior grad needs to move to California

    GN1974 replied to LadyMadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you were enrolled with Excelsior college before December 2003 then you can obtain a license via examination or endorsement. If you were not enrolled in the program before December 2003 then NO you...

  9. Nursing Concepts Advantage

    GN1974 replied to barbiedee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I noticed this too. I visited the web site you speak of and it looked very suspect and similar to Excel advantage. Funny this one's name is Nursing concepts advantage--sounds similar too! It has...

  10. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I do think individual nurses do this too! There is room for both types of nurses in this profession. More than once as an LPN it was pointed out to me that because I was not an RN I couldn't...

  11. T.H.E. Educators CPNE Video

    GN1974 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think some of the info is relevant, but the CE's have changed since 1994. I think if you know the changes then they will still be helpful. I think just practicing in your own little home lab is...

  12. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never implied anyone said this. My intent was to point out that it does not matter how good you are in the eyes of some employers and the BON--they don't give recognition and upward mobility for...

  13. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do agree that there are good and bad in all types of nurses...but common sense and work related experience doesn't equate a degree in the sight of the

  14. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, LPNer I was taught assessment skills in my LPN school. My LPN school required a full length A&P 1 and 2 outside of the LPN curriculm before ever even starting nursing course work. My LPN...

  15. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That really didn't make much sense to me. I never had hospital experience when I started peds homecare...maybe your state requires it. I am reflecting upon when I WAS an LPN--and I was for 10 years!...

  16. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    not if you are not happy with your scope of practice. If you complain you feel you are not a real nurse and your scope is limited. You must either increase your education or seek a position that you...

  17. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is not a matter of agreement rather a matter of empowering

  18. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    I agree too! The N in LPN means NURSE....not assistant, ancillary, or support staff. I respect the role of the LPN. Without LPNs a big blow would be taken to the health care delivery system. My...

  19. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    You are sensative if you think this was pointed your way...it was a generalization based on not just this thread but others from this site. I am quite sure that you, like many other LPN's, work very...

  20. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    What I have found reading these posts that there are many LPN's trying to expect the same recognition as an RN. They say we do the same thing for less. Unfortunately, the educational level and...

  21. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think with the level of acuity increased that several hospitals across the country are phasing out LPN's. To some extent I agree--I do not think LPN's should be in critical care areas....

  22. CPNE Why the long wait???

    GN1974 replied to upgreach's topic in Online Distance Learning

    your ATT is your authorization to test. You will receive this from Pearson Vue once the board of nursing approves your application. My board acted pretty quick but Excelsior is a BIG hold up. Don't...

  23. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...seems pretty high to me. I don't see those kind of wages here in central Florida. New grad RN's start at $17-18 base with 5-7 in noc difs and 2-3 more for weekends. I have been an LPN for a...

  24. LPN's in CCU, a vent

    GN1974 replied to NYERNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The P&V for practical/vocational mean just that...care of the patient with common conditions that have a stable, predictable outcome. Patients in ICU and other critical care areas are beyond the...

  25. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses are underpaid! LPN's should however not receive the same wage as the RN--just because you do "the same job" does not mean you hold the same title. I was an LPN for a decade before...