New grad title?

[mrsmadcow]

I am about to graduate on May 13th, my question is do I still work on my LPN license or is it now null and void? I work in a small Emergency Department started as the tech then LPN, they are going to allow me to continue to work untill I pass NCLEX and find another job. I am sure they would allow me to continue to work there but I feel I need to expierence other fields.

[avahnel, ASN, RN]

I believe your title would be GN or graduate nurse. In many states you can work as a GN until you pass the NCLEX.

[mrsmadcow]

Thank you for your reply. Any idea about the scope of practice for a GN?

[hypocaffeinemia, BSN, RN]

Thank you for your reply. Any idea about the scope of practice for a GN?

State dependent. I know in Texas, the scope is essentially unaltered from that of an RN, except that it obviously only has a temporary duration. There's also a requirement not to practice in an independent setting, though it's vague-- no cosigning is required, for instance.

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

you need to check with your state bon. in my state you would not be allowed to work as a new grad. you would work as a lpn until passing the nclex. this is good since my state does not allow new grads to pass meds until licensed.

[cjcsoon2bnp, MSN, RN, NP]

Yeah you have to check on your states BON, in many states they allow you to practice as a GN (graduate nurse) but that is certainly not the case for every state.

!Chris

[Do_Good]

In NH, I have to pay for my GN which I can work under until I pass the NCLEX. I believe I can pass meds under supervision of an RN.