Sad times for my hospital....

[medic9016]

One of the hospitals we transport to just did the same to all their LPNs. Great nurses we have worked with and trusted to take our patients from us 15 years.

[Mickey'sGirl]

I think it is almost worse to be one of the ones left behind .... so sorry about your friends and co-workers.

[Melanie]

Very sorry to hear this Blythe.

[IwannabeinNarnia]

I'm also sorry to hear this. Of all professions out there you would think the medical profession would be one of the 'safest' as EVERYONE needs doctors and nurses. Sending good thoughts your way.

[TiggeRia]

My hospital "let go" of all our LPNs several years ago. We also just lost another ten nurses due to downsizing and have basically been on a hiring freeze for years. This seems to be the trend that most hospitals are taking and I think it is only going to get worse.

[RedSoxFan]

Sorry to hear Blythe.
I saw on the news today about the hospital laying off more workers.

[vilewmn]

Blythe, my thoughts are with you and your colleagues. After being an RN at the same facility for almost 30 years, I (and about 100 of my colleagues) were laid off after the facility was purchased by a "health care system" that decided that "the community will be better served by a free standing surgery center" than a hospital. I was out of work about 3 months before I was offered my present position. I am advising all the LPNs I know to get their RN. These are very talented and skilled practitioners. I also advise all RNs to diversify, gain as many skills as they can and pursue advanced degrees, if they are able. This will make them more marketable. Nursing has changed sooo much. Do more with less. We are no longer in a profession that offers stable employment. But...there is a life after layoffs. I didn't believe it at the time, but it is true. Hang in there.