More jobs asking for RN or LVN same job

[lvnforschool]

I've noticed more and more job postings asking for RN or LVN for the same position. I was upset when I applied for a job like that recently, only to be told basically I was not qualified.

I just don't understand why employers are lumping RN and LVN positions together if they only truly want an RN.

[Extra Pickles]

Don't know, but wouldn't be surprised if these are the same employers who want RNs but only want to pay wages for an MA.

[lvnforschool]

Yeah I just think they are throwing the nursing net out there to see what they catch!

But I swear it seems like more and more employers are doing it.

[tyvin, BSN, RN]

This usually happens at clinics, doctors offices, etc... They need a warm body who will accept lower wages than would usually would be paid. They will make a big deal about bankers hours but as a new person you will likely get stuck staying after hours doing stuff and then if they are open on Saturday...

I usually don't recommend accepting a salary position with these types of jobs. You will be staying after work and working extra and there will be no financial relief since you would be on a salary.

You won't see this type of advertising with hospitals and LTC/SNF where I am from. They pay union wage to keep competitive. It's the clinics and small docs office that offer $12 an hour (or more, or less) and make it sound so good. I went on an interview once with a team of doctors that specialized in blah, blah. After the interview they wanted to set up another interview. When I asked what the pay rate was I walked away. I can make more working in fine dining. I eventually prevailed but I started at the bottom.

Wherever you work you must perform at your license level. Family is one of the main motivators for nurses to accept these types of positions.