LPN II

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Would it be a waste of time to apply to a position for a LPN II as a new grad? There's an opening to a ICU/med Surg intermediate floor and I'd love to get into the ICU eventually so this is the perfect job but I don't know if you have to have experience or not.

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What is an LPN 2?

Never heard of the animal? Is it related to seniority?

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It has to do with being IV certified I think

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What is an LPN II?

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Well I was under the impression it was a lpn with experience. But a RN at work told me its an lpn who is IV certified, so I guess I actually do qualify :)

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It has to do with being IV certified I think

Thanks! I asked a nurse at work last night and she confirmed that it is IV certified

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Would it be a waste of time to apply to a position for a LPN II as a new grad? There's an opening to a icu/med Surg intermediate floor and I'd love to get into the icu eventually so this is the perfect job but I don't know if you have to have experience or not.

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What state are you in? Thank u.

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Normally when you see a job posting for an LVN II, they are requiring someone with 3+ yrs nursing experience. You can apply just to see what happens but most likely if they are looking for an LVN II, they want someone who has the experience & nothing to do with being IV Certified.

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"LPN II" isn't a real title or offical certification or amythinglike that. It's strictly a classification tool some facilities use to promote the experienced and/or skilled.

As an employee of the State of Michigan, the government's LPN workers are classified as E09 or E10. As a E10 I have a few added responsibilities, like updating care plans and writing monthly summaries, that earn me a bit more per hour.

Since such classifications seem to he based on experience and proven skill, I doubt a new grad LPN could just start in a "LPN II" role or it's equivalent.

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I know I got promoted to RN II after working as a nurse for two years. IV certified may be part of it, but I think it would be strange if that were all of it.

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I don't think LPNs in ICU are very common. But whatever will provide the best learning experience is what you should go for as a new grad.

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