Ben_Dover 254 Posts Jan 19, 2017 Sure does sound like a Troll to me... just seeking attention. Stories like this one really irks me. I'm actually surprised that the writer had a whole lot of free time composing the story.If all these incidents and events really happened in real life, perhaps, one of you guys will know who this person is...(well given that they are allnurses.com members).But man! I don't think I'll have the balls to hire this person.... not because of the sob stories but just because the OP sounds fishy to me.I just don't buy it! No advice here... sorry!
emohrmann 3 Posts Jan 20, 2017 On the issue of the fast LPN to RN program it is considered a bridge program, typically they are about 9 months. In my state literally the only difference between and LPN and RN is an RN can hang blood (that came from someone who works with the board of nursing in my state).
emohrmann 3 Posts Jan 20, 2017 Typically in my state a bridge program which is what that is called is only 9 months.
Horseshoe, BSN, RN 5,879 Posts Jan 20, 2017 In my state literally the only difference between and LPN and RN is an RN can hang blood (that came from someone who works with the board of nursing in my state).So in the bridge program, they take 9 months just to learn how to hang blood?So often, people insist that the only thing LPNs can't do compared to RNs is hang blood. On further examination, however, that OFTEN turns out to be categorically false.My state is pretty explicit. I am willing to bet that most states also limit the LPN scope in similar, (though certainly not in identical) ways to below: Note that these are interpretations of the NPA by the BON: *The LPN cannot function independently-they must be under the supervision of a RN, APRN, physician, or podiatrist. While LPNs may do focused assessments, they cannot do comprehensive assessments. The LPN cannot initiate care plans. The LPN cannot do phone triage unless they have detailed "scripts" to utilize.The LPN cannot do medical triage in the ER.The LPN cannot pronounce death. The LPN cannot engage in venipuncture or IV therapy without getting post licensure training. The LPN cannot administer IV chemo. The LPN cannot start PICC lines. The LPN cannot give drugs via epidural or intrathecal catheters, nor can they "manage" those catheters (but can care for patients who have them). The LPN cannot administer IV moderate sedation or monitor patients receiving moderate sedation.Delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) is beyond the scope of practice for LVNs; however, LVNs may make appropriate assignments to other LVNs and UAPs. *It is not appropriate and is beyond the scope of practice for a LVN to supervise the nursing practice of a RN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- None of the above insinuates that the LPN is not an integral part of a health care team. It does not insinuate that the LPN is not an intelligent, skilled, intuitive, compassionate, and knowledgeable nurse. It means only one thing: that by virtue of formal education, there is a defined and limited scope of practice. The same is true for RNs and APRNS.
