Lvn Ii (2)

Fiona59 · Jun 30, 2005

Never heard of it here in Canada. The only thing I can think of is certification level. We can take addition credit hours after working a set amount of time for certification in dialysis, OR technician, and orthopedic technician. Its a specialty tag on our licenses.

Is that the kind of thing?

cranky · Jun 30, 2005

Many years (23) ago when I worked in Ohio, there were 2 levels of LPN. LPN II was certified to pass meds. LPN I was not. There was of course a difference in pay. I havent heard of it since I moved to Texas. Here LVNs all pass meds. Hope this helps. I think LPN/LVN II is out dated

MandyInMS · Jun 30, 2005

Here LVN 2 means IV certified.

L&D_2b · Jun 30, 2005

I was going to suggest IV therapy certification also as suggested by the above poster. It is usually given at a vocational or technical school for a few weeks.

Hope this helps.

BWaterh · Sep 5, 2005

Attention LVNs: I need your knowledge. I am an RN & staff educator. I am fairly new to my education position, so I still have much to learn. Today I received a call from an LVN working at my facility. She wanted to know the requirements for obtaining LVN II (2) status. I have no idea what she is talking about. I did a search on the web without much success. I have contacted our human resources department and other nurse educators, but to no avail. Do any of you know the answer to her question? And if so, where can I find more information about this?
THANK YOU!

Different originizations have different numbering for LPN's. When I worked for the state of KS I was a LPN IV (4), because of my experience & number of years working for the state. It had nothing to do with being IV certified, because I am not. The best thing to do is ask her where she heard about LPN II & what she thinks it means. If your organization does not recognize anything but LPN then you would just have to tell her that.

suzanne4, RN · Sep 5, 2005

Easiest thing to do is check with the BON for your state.