NursingLink

After reading most of the postings and comments concerning abolishing LPNs, I had to jump in here. Back in the 70's when I got out of high school, I began a 2 year program for an RN degree (AAS). I changed to Accounting due to a lot of the same stuff going on right here - cut throat. I joined the USMC for four years and continued toward a business degree. After that I continued training in medical insurance and coding courses. Oh, I forgot - while in high school I became an EMT. I am no stranger to school, or moving up the medical ladder. In 2004, I did a Bachelor's through AIU in Chicago for Healthcare Management online. It was challenging but I can sit down with a textbook and block out the rest of the world. During that 15 months, I earned my CNA license through the same tech college that I got my LPN after that was completed. Now to go back and complete the courses for the ADN there is a waiting list greater than a year. At 51 years old, I am looking for a bridge program to the RN program. I have spoken with College Network and also Indiana University. It was interesting to see that it may not be accepted in some states. If someone could tell me if Wisconsin accepts it, I would appreciate it. Incidentally, to complete an ADN program in the next state from me (15 miles) away, I spoke to the head of the Nursing Dept and was introduced to obtaining my Nursing Home Administrators License that would cost me $900 vs $8000. So to sum it up, I have gone from an EMT to CNA to LPN with a Bachelors in Healthcare Management. With all this education and time/money spent, I still love more of the patient care than paperwork. I just completed an IV Tech course this past summer. Any comments are welcome but don't waste your time if you're just going to bash the back breakers while others push a pen all day. Have A great day.