Recovering from stabbing now what for LPN

demylenated, BSN, RN · Aug 19, 2011

People do medical transcription from home. He could look into that...

"He does NOT want to go on SSI (he is better than that)"

The above quote: he needs to re-evaluate his feelings towards SSI. Sure, there are (many) individuals that abuse it; however, it is there for people who REALLY need it. There is no one "better" than that. That is like a slap in the face to those who do NEED to be on SSI. Take the stigma and judgement off of it. It may be what he needs. He could be on it temporarily until he gets healthy enough to be in a position to work.

Good luck.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Aug 19, 2011

is he getting any therapy for the ptsd? there are some great new techniques out there, and this will not get better on its own. i am sure he needs income, but he needs his mental health more.

he should ask himself if he had a patient with this, would he recommend her staying at home and working there so as to avoid going out, or maybe keep her horizons a little clearer by treating that which is limiting her? then when he is better, and has acquired some appropriate self-care techniques for his toolkit, he can do whatever he wants.

friendofinjuredlpn · Aug 19, 2011

clarification is needed.

1) He is under the care of a great trauma therapist and psychiatrist.

2) "He is better than ssi" are my quotes not his. He at this time does not need to go down that avenue and I am sure if he feels that is a needed path he would seek those resources out. He has financial resources for the time being but he, his T and P feel that he is at a place where p/t at home work would do him good and nursing is his passion so that is why "I" am reaching out here for him.

I hope I did not offend anyone and please keep up with the suggestions, ideas and or questions

Bless You all for your responses!

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Aug 19, 2011

thanks for the clarification. i am so glad he's getting good help.

in that case...maybe he'd be well-off trying to get the jump on some online bsn courses, prereqs, basic stuff? it won't earn him any money but will pay off in the long run, and success in a non-critical milieu might boost his confidence. off the top of my head i can't think any telephonic jobs that are open to an lpn with only one year of work behind him.

friendofinjuredlpn · Aug 19, 2011

thanks t and all,

he had taken some pre req's at a local community college for his eventual dream of becoming an rn but the school has about a 2 1/2 yr wait for students to migrate into the rn program that is why he went into the lpn program thinking that getting into a lpn to rn-bsn program would be easier. his profesionals caring for him now think a p/t job is what he needs as he was a work a holic in an unrelated field for 10 years prior to turning to health care. we had talked (my friend and i) about his return to school but again he just wants to see some of his skills be put to work no matter how small of a role he may play.

that said the docs want him to do something from home for now but i will say (praying at the same time) myself and the docs do see a recovery where he will be able to become a hands on nurse whether at the lpn or rn level but again now is just not in his cards.

i like the idea of medical transcription i was also thinking with all this managed care and over the phone stuff that is done now if that might not offer some opportunity. again a huge thank you for your kindness!

bless you all!

demylenated, BSN, RN · Aug 19, 2011

This KINDA applies... I understand the ideology behind the "at home" thing... but what about home health care?

That way he is utilizing his actual skills, and it is in a home environment and he is dealing with A patient one on one. I find sometimes, taking yourself out of yourself and helping someone else helps you. That allows him to dabble his feet in his career without jumping in. Sure, it is not HIS HOME, but it is kind of in between.

friendofinjuredlpn · Aug 19, 2011

Again thank you! that was my first thought but before going in the field the T and P want to see his mental state in a work environment in the comfort of his safe surroundings.

Bless you all for your swift caring thoughts

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Aug 19, 2011

The lack of experience w/his LPN license may limit nursing options. Is there a vocational rehab office near him? These are often good at matching people up to jobs based on their limitations (whatever they are), and may provide some good info and referrals. :) Best wishes to him :)

Merlyn · Aug 19, 2011

Good Day All!
Long story short. My very good friend (whom was a recent LPN GRAD 1 yr ago) was stabbed during a robbery attempt almost 1 yr ago by a young man on drugs in broad daylite (The attacker is now serving a 5 year stint in a state prison thanks to my friend thwarting the attack of a four page re-offendor and many good samaritans that witnessed the attack) . My friend had just passed his LPN lic exam days before the attack and had just sent out his first batch of 50 resumes when the assault took place.
Well he suffered a serious injury from the attack requiring surgery but has fully recovered from the physical injury but suffers from PTSD. He does NOT want to go on SSI (he is better than that) He is looking for a job (career) path that he might do from home that can use his newly aquired LPN lic. and skills as he is not up to getting into the physical day to day work load. (flash backs and anxiety are still issues he is dealling with and FTR he will never see a dime in compensation for the attack as of course the attacker was a never employed coke head!)
I am looking for suggestions on what types of jobs he might do at home where he is most safe, comfortable and at ease from his computer/phone (as he might need to take breaks as his PTSD symptoms pops up). Does anyone have any ideas? We pray for his full recovery and he does see himself in the field someday but today just is not that day. He does have intentions of going for his RN but mentally he wants to make sure he is up to his challenges as an LPN first. Again suggestions or ideas would be great!
I look forward to all of your great and heart felt responses

I know of at least one company that hires LPN"s . It's an insurance Company. It helps you pay what the medical insurance doesn't. They hire people that go over medical records. I don't know if they hire new graduates. But it is worth a try. I'm not going to put a name to the company here but their commercials feature a duck. :clown:

caliotter3 · Aug 20, 2011

Baby steps. Empathetic managers could help him start out slowly in home health doing short shifts, four hours. He could start with home health aide or caretaker duties, then progress as he feels comfortable. The beauty of this is the flexibility in scheduling would allow him to manage his return to the work environment. If he goes to a home to give a patient a shower and take vital signs in a one to two hour visit, he could probably handle that to start. Short trips out in public before trying to work would also be good. Please let him know that the PTSD can be dealt with, over time, as long as he does not let it take over for good.

OCNRN63, RN · Aug 20, 2011

thanks t and all,
he had taken some pre req's at a local community college for his eventual dream of becoming an rn but the school has about a 2 1/2 yr wait for students to migrate into the rn program that is why he went into the lpn program thinking that getting into a lpn to rn-bsn program would be easier. his profesionals caring for him now think a p/t job is what he needs as he was a work a holic in an unrelated field for 10 years prior to turning to health care. we had talked (my friend and i) about his return to school but again he just wants to see some of his skills be put to work no matter how small of a role he may play.
that said the docs want him to do something from home for now but i will say (praying at the same time) myself and the docs do see a recovery where he will be able to become a hands on nurse whether at the lpn or rn level but again now is just not in his cards.
i like the idea of medical transcription i was also thinking with all this managed care and over the phone stuff that is done now if that might not offer some opportunity. again a huge thank you for your kindness!
bless you all!

medical transcription jobs are going the way of the dinosaur due to electronic records. a family member of mine worked for a practice for 20+ years and just recently lost her job because of electronic records. almost all of the practices in my area are the same.