Re: LPNs in hospitals(phasing out) Originally Posted by abbyRNtobe From what I have heard this is happening because with an LPN there are tasks that have to have an RN to perform. So every shift you can have LPN but ultimately you have to have an RN who has the time to cover the tasks that the LPN cannot do because of license issues. This is just what I have heard, may be true or not. That is too bad for LPNs I feel for them
AbbyRNtoBe:
Yes this is true that there are certain tasks that LPNs cannot do. In Pennsylvania (where I used to live) it was assessments, take drs orders, note drs orders, hang blood, or IV push narcotics. The RN was ultimately responsible for the LPN's patients as well as their own.
This is why, as you mentioned, you can have as many LPN's on the floor that you want, but you must have an RN.
Just wanted to clear that up for you, and good luck with school!
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