getting rid of LPN's?

[char1976]

Hey there!

I'm going to take my LPN and I'm very excited and happy about it, and would like to work in a hospital. But lately I've been reading alot of posts about "phasing out" LPN's. In alot of hospitals in the US, they don't have any LPNs in the hospitals at all. I also read that in Quebec they also don't hire LPNs at all anymore, is this true? I'm in Bathurst New-Brunswick and right now, they are begging for LPNs. I wonder if this is what will happen to NB too. I can see that maybe in the future they will no longer hire any LPNs, but will they acutally "lay off" LPN"s? I'm really looking forward to being an LPN, but I'm also very scared to end up unemployed in a 5 years.

[carlomesiano]

Here in Quebec, a new law was passed that gave LPN's (RNA' s in Quebec) more delegated acts. However, some hospitals in Quebec don't recognize this and won't hire RNA's. It is important for RN's to stand up and fight along with LPN's to get the acceptance we need, and allow us to be apart of the medical team. I hope other provinces are opening doors for LPN's

[Paulette RN]

In the retirement sector, LPN's are still very much in demand. Good luck in your course and relax knowing that your valued knowledge will make a big difference in someone's life.....

[katherinecr]

Im just wondering how the job prospects are presently for lpn's in quebec. And also if they are able to call themselves nurses? I'm looking into the program and Any information on lpn's in quebec would be a huge help! Thanks!

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

This OP is 5-6 years old.