I am familiar with nursing homes and I have been visiting one home in particular for the past 11 years so I consider my self some what aware of 'the going's on this particular home.
in this home there are registered nurses, lpn's and cca's (bottom of the pole helpers as cca's are known as sometimes.
the rn's at this home are quiet, helpful , cooperative. all the good things about the medical field
the cca's are quiet, keep to themselves are helpful when you need help. they are nice people.
however the lpn's are give off an air of being superior, snobbish,and having disdain to anyone who questions their work. also the lpn's are noisy (almost like a party atmosphere at work.
does anyone agree with my analogy or is all this my imagination? thanks
This is a stereotypical question..(attitude)
If I had a nursing license I would be insulted...
If there is raucous noisemakers that is disturbing to your patient, have a word with the person in charge.
Did she have airs of superiority? She was the oldest of 7 children and mother of 5. Such people do tend to have an "I'm in charge here" attitude, but I doubt very much that she was snobbish before or after she got that degree. She was a wonderful person who sincerely cared about the welfare of the residents of that care center.
If you know 3 LPNs, you know 3 LPNs -- and not enough to generalize about the whole profession.
One time I was in the unit when dinner was being served. It was like herding cats trying to get everyone to sit at their table. Food was going everywhere. The staff was trying to help those who had to be hand fed. Not to be funny, it was like watching 4 year olds trying to eat, and there were 30 of them.
So it may not be the fact they are LPNs, but just their personalities.
What you have noticed is probably true from what you have observed, so trust yourself. Try not to over-generalize to the entire lvn/lpn population.
As far as it concerns you, be at peace with all persons.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Nonetheless, I marine it depends more on the particular people than their titles.
None of these folks working at NHs are in situations where working conditions are ideal, including the interactions with patients and their families.
But even if your conclusions were justified, to what end is they made and why is it relevant, as long as your loved one is getting good care?