Any other new RN grads being told to apply for LPN or NA positions?

[redeyefan214]

Just curious - a lot of places out here (in Hawaii) are suggesting new grads apply for LPN or NA positions. Has that occurred anywhere else out there? Just wondering how kosher it is to do that. I know there are a lot of RNs currently out there working as aides because they were already aides while going to school and just haven't been able to get hired as an RN.

[Crash_Cart]

Clearly, we have a self perpetuated skilled nursing shortage.

(Yes, RN's are considered "RN's" in terms of professional accountability even when they are employed as an HCA, CNA, Porter, Tray Pusher, Janitor, Sign Painter or whateva... Amazing isn't it?)