Do you feel the LVN/Lpn Is being left out in the nursing profession?

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Alot of the issue lately being brought up in the senate concerns RNs do you feel the Lpn/Lvn is being left out in the issues presented?

Tiona -

I'm in the L.A. area where competition is fierce. I have family in the Fresno area who are always always telling me to move up there because they're in desperate need of LVN's..........so you might want to check that out. Home health is an easy position because you only have one patient and you form a bond with them and the family. :)

There are lots and lots of cases involving sick children available. Some agencies in California to consider are NurseFinders and Maxim Healthcare. See what they're offering in your area. And the good thing about being a temp is the assignments are short to long term, the pay is good, and if you don't like it you can find something else. Much easier than actually being "hired". Hope this helps you in a big way!! :balloons:

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Alot of the issue lately being brought up in the senate concerns RNs do you feel the Lpn/Lvn is being left out in the issues presented?
How are we able to let our voices be heard???
In the hospital I take clinicals, Only RNs can take phone orders. I just assumed this was a weird hospital policy.

Why cant LPNs take phone orders? Its a matter of listening and transcribing right? I am sure LPNs should be qualified to do that.

Also, i do not understand why LPNs in Missouri can not start IVs. My friend who is an LPN told me that LPNs learn how to start them in school, just like we do. It confuses me?

Brandy,

LPN's in MO can start IV's They just have to get an extra certification for it by going to another class after they graduate from LPN school. Dont ask why its retarded I dont know. But I do know about this because I started with my LPN in MO.

Dear Paprikat,

My point exactly;) Just because I'm going for my RN-BSN doesn't give me the right to look down on RNs-ADN, RNs-Diploma, LPNs, or CNAs. As far as I'm concerned, I will always be a LPN at heart:D I just hate it when I see other people do this. It's bad enough to see someone who was never a LPN and have started-out being a RN to put us down (this is probably due to not being in our shoes inaddition to being taught this concept in school); but I have no patience for those who were LPNs and then move-on with this type of attitude:(

Amen! I think that is terrible. I used to be an LPN and to tell you the truth I wished I still was. Actually I still am at heart. I would never look down on an LPN,CNA,RN-ADN,RN-Diploma.

Amen! I think that is terrible. I used to be an LPN and to tell you the truth I wished I still was. Actually I still am at heart. I would never look down on an LPN,CNA,RN-ADN,RN-Diploma.

I agree. Unfortunately there is too much one upsmanship in nursing and this is propogated from within. We all make our unique contributions and deserve the respect of our coworkers. I am a former LPN as well and enjoy working with LPN's. Sadly, our facilities are, in too many cases, dropping the ball in providing workable conditions for ALL nurses.

Specializes in Med-Surg, Research, ER, PACU, Pheresis.

LPN's in Missouri are allowed to start IV's. I am currently an LPN who is IV certified. The class I graduated in (1999) was the first class to offer IV certification as a part of the curriculum.

I just completed Excelsior's ADN program, and I'm studying for the NCLEX-RN.

Here in MO, LPN's work in nursing homes, hospitals, acute care settings, as well as in positions such as research coordinators.

Good Luck with your career,

Lorri

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

I would really like to see this explode on this site and go futher. I would like to know how a major hospital chain can give a raise to Rn's weekender and PRN , but not to LPN; PRN and weekender.

Also why do hospital have RISE projects for RN's and nothing for LPN's and thirdly, why can't LPN's be nominated for Nurse of the year?

I am an L.P.N. in OH and I.V. certified. I wirk in a LTC facility that is JCAHO certified. We recently found out that L.P.N.'s can no longer do admission ax's (because of JCAHO)!!!! Can you believe that? How can we not do admission ax's, yet be responsible enough to catch critical changes in our residents' healthon a daily basis??? More job security for R.N.'s I guess. It infuriates me that TPTB think we are not skilled enough to do this, but can do sterile central line dressing changes. Seems to me, the latter of the tasks, which could be more harmful to the pt. if done wrong, is allowed so that the R.N. doesn't have to belittle themselves to dressing changes. What amazes me, is that on my "RN only unit" iI am 1 of 2 LPN's and no one knew I was an L.P.N. for a long time until they looked at my badge, because of the amount of knowledge and skill level I have achieved. :angryfire

In the hospital I take clinicals, Only RNs can take phone orders. I just assumed this was a weird hospital policy.

Why cant LPNs take phone orders? Its a matter of listening and transcribing right? I am sure LPNs should be qualified to do that.

Also, i do not understand why LPNs in Missouri can not start IVs. My friend who is an LPN told me that LPNs learn how to start them in school, just like we do. It confuses me?

LPN's are assumed to not have the capability to "triage". They have to be able to differentiate between a life threatening problem and something that can wait. Ex: shortness of breath - should the go to the er or come to the office??. Most people assume that LPNs don't know how to do that but I know a lot of LPNs who would be more than capable to make that decision.

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
LPN's are assumed to not have the capability to "triage". They have to be able to differentiate between a life threatening problem and something that can wait. Ex: shortness of breath - should the go to the er or come to the office??. Most people assume that LPNs don't know how to do that but I know a lot of LPNs who would be more than capable to make that decision.

My reply to that has always been "and you know what they say about assuming..."

My reply to that has always been "and you know what they say about assuming..."

...very very true =)

Specializes in Registered Nurse.
Alicia - if I'm not mistaken, isn't there a professional organization specifically for LPNs? One that RNs aren't a part of? Kind of a parallel to the ANA? Perhaps you could become a member, if you aren't already, and make some changes that way and become involved.

Yes, there is such an organization. NFLPN. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses. They are active.

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