DaisyDee

You may find that it is helpful even in another career to have the LPN license. I worked for a couple of years in medical device sales and support. I did not provide any cares or perform any skilled functions that required me to have an LPN, but the job description specifically required an LPN license.

It sounds like you have made your decision and I think you are on the right track. I was an LPN for many years before I became an RN. My LPN program was a nice foundation but my RN program taught me to become a better critical thinker. You need those critical thinking skills in order to pass the NCLEX-RN. The mechanics of the human body can be memorized, drugs can be memorized, critical thinking is a skill that has to be practiced over and over in order to be successful. As I read this thread, my impression is that you are practicing those critical thinking skills already. Best of luck to you in your program.

Thank you, I am headed over there now!

Hi, I am about to begin a new position as director of clinical education at a SNF. While I am confident that I can rise to the challenge, I have a few nervous butterflies. I am searching for resources to help me prepare for success. I am a fairly recently minted ADN/RN and was an LPN for 18 years prior. I have experience both in staff and patient ed and management roles. I am hoping someone may have some recommendations for books or other resources that I can utilize. I have already picked up several. I have: Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice by Susan Bastable Staff Educator's Guide to Clinical Orientation: Onboarding Solutions for Nurses by Alvin Jeffery Staff Development Nursing Secrets by Kristen O'Shea The Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Health Care by Donna Wright Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!