who cares. Specializes in Everything except surgery. So what are these organizations fighting for? Fill out, securely sign, print or email your nflpn gerontology certification 2018-2020 form instantly with SignNow. Best thing I ever did. P. Hey there just listening in on your conversation and I thought I would add my 2-cents. P, PS - hey, carz - glad you are man enough to be a nurse! Benefits of a professional appearance. Do you feel that the Excelsior program isn't an option for you??? Then to go on and get the cr@p they dish out to Rn's to me is not worth it...It's all so frustrating. Available for PC, iOS and Android. I don`t know yet how active the NFLPN is re: MSS legislation, but if they see us nurses getting actively involved, it will certainly further our cause. I asked specific questions for the 'great leader' to answer and she never did. He left Microsoft two years ago, and has been doing contract work under his own company. The most they ever had online in one day was 5!" Now most entry levels are at the BSN levels. Not to mention the cost financially, it works out to be about 25,ooo.oo canadian! So give it a try...maybe a course...at a time. Night Owl,Get in school just as fast as you can! Get up! Your man is so right on: when I was working for agencies they charged the client $110.00 for my one hour visit-guess how much of that I got-- $18.00!! It's all about money as usual and where does the money go???? They have just this year changed the setup there, and you can't find any posts ealier than when they changed the site. NAPNES Certifications are nationally-recognized and respected credentials which allow practical and vocational nurses to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and to stand out among their peers within the nursing profession. Still not very good and slow as Christmas but what the heck I'm getting there and so will you!! If you want....I will be glad to be your own personal cheering squad...:chuckle. According to the BLS, job opportunities for practical nurses and vocational nurses are expected to increase through 2018. I would like to assist in contracts negotiations, and assisting with writing grants...etc. Copyright 2020 Mid America Learning LLC - All Rights Reserved. But you know...if you don't start, you'll never finish, and my mother always said...nothing beats a failure but a try. I worked with a girl who is doing it. patients feel more confident when a nurse can easily be identified. Since most LPN's are going on to persue the RN degree and become members of the ANA, what's the point in them fighting for us??? You got what it takes--I hope you go for it soon. It's under construction anyway and has been for the past two years!!! I can undestand your frustration night owl. It would be difficult to get back into the swing of things, and they love to eliminate people. I emailed them once, and NEVER did get a response! Maybe not. American Nurses Association - organization whose membership is composed of RNs. I know plentyof LPN`s wo are "lifers" - like myself. Yup, Brownie--me, too. Ever thought about it? There are approximately 750,000 LPN`s in the US - what is WRONG with us?We are a substantial part of the healthcare system - we need to act like it! I encourage anybody interested to do the same - WE can - and will - make the difference, if we only try! You might be surprised where it takes you. I'm just disgusted with it all and at 47, going back to school is probably a waste of time.". Why is networking important for the novice nurse? WOW, 26 years!!!!!! NAPNES, the National Association of Practical Nurse Education and Service, is the oldest association that advocates the practice, education, and regulation of practical and vocational nurses. Themselves! One day I basically said, "screw it" and decided to go independent. The National Association of Licensed Professional Nurses (NALPN) is the professional organization for licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses … No I have never considered it, but I'm taking a online course in Medical Administration. I don't know. I think it is disgusting the pay we recieve and the lack of utilization. She says it's geared so that you have to keep taking the courses, Maybe what she really ment was, "I keep failing them so I have to retake them." The most they ever had online in one day was 5! Like the fact that it takes MONTHS to get your membership card...even after paying with credit card! Questions? Her response, and I quote - was "go for it"! Go as fast (or as slow) as you wish! We look forward to full implementation of the new stan-dards by all programs. (What a rush for me! You can access your course with any PC, tablet or smart phone that has internet connectivity!